Woodblock prints by hand | Kamogawa | Written by Takenaka Kenji | Kyoto Interior Art | Takesasado

Art pieces that live in everyday life with light and wind

After crossing Shijo Ohashi Bridge, the flow of the Kamo River follows a gentle curve parallel to the cityscape and the promenade. 

The river landscape, which is exposed to bright sunlight on a sunny day, depicts a colorful color scheme.

This is a small Kyoto print depicting the scenery of Kyoto.

"Abundance of colour and texture" that is unique to handrail woodblock prints

The traditional techniques are carefully printed one by one, and the vivid blue color of the river is delicately expressed in a clear, vivid blue and light-like atmosphere.

The size is slightly larger than a postcard.It can be easily displayed on small spaces such as on tabletops, entrances, or on shelves in the living room.

[Recommended for those who:

・For those who want to be soothed by morning light and waterside scenery

・For those who want to feel the colour and warmth unique to creative works

・For those looking for art that suits a limited space

Simply decorate your room and create a refreshing morning atmosphere and a pleasant flow of time. Please incorporate it into your daily life and enjoy the calm and pure scenery.

A small piece that touches your heart, perfect for gifts

Kamogawa is a place for Kyoto people to relax. This work, dressed in a refreshing morning landscape, brings a moment of relief to the daily life of the recipient, as well as the housewarming gift.

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.

Woodblock Artist Takenaka Kenji

Takenaka Kenji, creator of Ishibekoji, is the fifth generation of Takenaka Woodblock.. He was taught by the current head of the family Takenaka Kiyohachi from a young age and acquired the techniques of woodblock printing.

It captures the subject with bold compositions and colors, and has a unique worldview with simple and deep expressions.

Exhibitions are held in various locations, mainly in Kyoto, and propose new ways to enjoy woodblock prints, not only creating works but also providing designs using woodblock prints to companies.

Some of his works are held at the Boston Museum of Art and Honolulu Museum of Art, and deepen his interactions through local workshops and woodblock prints, and he is active both in Japan and abroad. 

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. 15.5cm x Width approx. 10cm
Paper: Height approx. 19cm x Width approx. 13.5cm

[Notes]

- No frame is included.

- Edition numbers cannot be specified.

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