Handrail Woodblock Prints | Kyoto Time Pokkuri | Written by Kato Mitsuho | Kyoto Interior Art | Takesasado

A nostalgic Kyoto scene played by a pair of clogs

A maiko walking through the red-light district is filled with a snug look at their feet.

Height footwear is difficult to do large movements. It plays a part in the production of the maiko's gentle, elegant gestures.

A moment of soothing with woodblock prints that depict a round, adorable form.

Woodblock prints that give you a sense of the warmth of handicrafts

"Handrail Woodblock Prints" by Takesasado, a long-established Kyoto company. Using traditional woodblock techniques, each piece is carefully printed, allowing you to enjoy a unique texture that is unlike any other.

The size is slightly larger than a postcard. It fits perfectly on a tabletop or shelf, or on a small wall, so you can easily display it anywhere.

[Recommended for those who:

・For those who want to incorporate warm Japanese healing into their daily lives

・For those looking for small art that gives off a Kyoto atmosphere

・For those who want to enjoy art even if there are limited places to place

"Pokkuri" woodblock prints are not just decorations, but art pieces that bring quiet Kyoto time and the artist's thoughts to everyday life. Every time you see it, your heart is relieved and relaxed, bringing a quiet and healing experience to your everyday life.

Please welcome us to your hands and enjoy this heartwarming and gentle world.

As a gift to add color to your everyday life

Works that feature Kyoto's warmth and artists' thoughts are perfect as small gifts. It is also a great housewarming gift or as a casual gift for a friend.

About the materials

Woodblock prints use white washi paper with a smooth surface. It has good color development and durability, making it a material suitable for woodblock printing. 

It is painted using a traditional printing technique called "handrail woodcut," in which patterns carved on wood are colored onto paper in each color.

Creator Kato Mitsuho

Takesasado Woodblock Designer and Woodblock Stylist.

He studied interior design at a vocational school, and after graduating, he worked as a production staff member under a Japanese paper sculptor and worked in papermaking and sculpture production.

Since then, he has been active as a designer in the field of paper, including creating Japanese sweets packaging and free paper.

After attending Takesasado Woodblock Printing Class, he entered the world of woodblock printing.

Using his knowledge of washi paper and commercial design, he creates woodblock designs that tastefully blend the old and new printing techniques.

He also serves as a press service, promoting the appeal of woodblock prints, and proposes styling of woodblock prints and woodblock accessories that suit your current lifestyle and interior design.

Brand: Takesasado

Founded in 1891 in Kyoto, Takenaka Woodblock has been carrying out a wide range of Kyoto print techniques, from reproductions of Japanese paintings to commercial printing for over 130 years.

The current head of the family, Takenaka Kiyohachi, studied old techniques and taught them to young people, while the fifth generation Takenaka Kenji founded Takesasado to create new jobs, and sold woodblock prints and paper stationery in stores.

The sixth generation Harada Yuko gained popularity for her designs that combine tradition and modernity, and Takesasado has grown.

Currently, he also works on restoring product packaging and old prints that make use of woodblock prints, and is constantly pursuing new possibilities.

【size】

Picture: Height approx. 10cm x Width approx. 15cm
Paper: Height approx. 12.5cm x Width approx. 17cm

[Notes]

- No frame is included.

-Due to the amount of light, the color of the product may differ from the image shown and the actual product.