Once you leave the busy main street, you will find neat townhouses and cobblestone streets.
No matter when you walk along the path leading to Tatsumi Bridge, the atmosphere remains vibrant and you can feel the tranquil charm of the area.
This is a woodblock print depicting everyday scenes from Kyoto.
About the product
For woodblock prints, we use Echizen washi paper (Hosho paper) made from high-quality paper mulberry produced in Echizen, Fukui Prefecture. It is the highest quality handmade washi paper for woodblock prints.
It is created using the traditional printing technique of "tetsu-ri woodblock print," in which an image carved into wood is transferred to paper one color at a time.
Woodblock artist Kenji Takenaka
Kenji Takenaka, the creator of Ishibekoji, is the fifth generation of Takenaka Woodblock Printing . He was taught the techniques of woodblock printing by the current head of the family, Seihachi Takenaka, from an early age.
He captures his subjects with bold compositions and colors, and has a unique worldview with simple yet profound expressions.
He holds exhibitions in various places, mainly in Kyoto, and not only creates works but also proposes new ways to enjoy woodblock prints, such as providing designs using woodblock prints to companies.
Some of his works are in the collections of the Museum of Fine Arts, Boston and the Honolulu Museum of Art. He is actively involved both in Japan and abroad, deepening his connections through local workshops and woodblock printmaking.
About the brand "Takezasado"
Takenaka Woodblock Printing was founded in Kyoto in 1891 and has been carrying on a variety of Kyoto woodblock print techniques, from reproducing Japanese paintings to commercial printing, for over 130 years.
The current head of the family, Takenaka Seihachi, is researching old techniques and passing them on to the younger generation, while the fifth-generation owner, Takenaka Kenji, has created new business by founding Takezasado, selling woodblock prints and paper stationery at his shop.
The sixth generation owner, Yuko Harada, gained popularity with her designs that combined tradition and modernity, and Takezasado grew.
Currently, he is also involved in product packaging that utilizes woodblock prints and the restoration of old prints, and is always seeking new possibilities.
【size】
Image: Approx. 11cm high x 15cm wide
Paper: Length approx. 13.5cm x Width approx. 18.5cm
[Notes]
・Frame not included.
・You cannot specify the edition number.
-Depending on the lighting conditions, the color of the product may differ from the image shown and the actual product.
