Hand Printed Woodblock Prints | Matsuyogusa by Yuko Harada | Kyoto Interior Art | Takezasa-do

Art that adds "serene beauty" to everyday life

A series of "Seasonal Woodblock Prints" to be enjoyed on the table.

Seasonal woodblock prints adorn "Summer Evenings".

The bright colors of the flowers that open when the daytime heat dies down and the darkness begins to fall are like the light of a lamp.

Also known as "tsukimigusa. This woodblock print depicts the way they sway in the summer night breeze.

High quality finish for a "tasteful piece".

The delicate lines and layered texture of the woodblock prints give a sense of three-dimensionality and hand-crafted warmth that cannot be achieved with printing, and the room's sense of luxury is greatly enhanced.

It fits in well with both Japanese and Western styles, and blends naturally into a variety of interior styles, including living rooms, bedrooms, and studies.

Recommended for

Those who want to elevate their rooms with quiet and sophisticated art.

Those who seek handcrafted works with warmth that can be loved as they age.

・Those who wish to convey a special sense of style as a memorable gift.

It gently accompanies the mind and helps create a relaxing space.

The perfect gift for your loved ones!

The poetic designs related to nature and the moon tell a story and are ideal as gifts. It looks great for a wide range of gift occasions, including housewarming, wedding, and birthday celebrations.

About Materials

For woodblock prints, we use white washi paper with a smooth surface. It is a good material for woodblock prints because of its good coloring and durability. 

It is painted using the traditional printing technique of "hand-printed woodblock prints," in which the pattern carved into the wood is colored on the paper one color at a time.

Woodblock print artist Yuko Harada

He is the sixth generation of Takenaka Mokuhan, a hand-printed woodblock engraver.

He creates works utilizing the skills and sensitivity he honed as a craftsman, and also designs Takezasa-do's original products as an artist.

His style is mainly sequential, like textile patterns, and he offers a wide range of designs, not only woodblock prints, but also illustrations and fabric developments.

The work has been featured in numerous media outlets and has pioneered a new field of woodblock prints.

About the brand "Takezasa-do

Takenaka Mokuhanga was founded in Kyoto in 1891 and has carried on the diverse techniques of Kyoto printmaking for over 130 years, from reproductions of Japanese paintings to commercial printing.

The current owner, Seihachi Takenaka, researched old techniques and passed them on to the younger generation, while the fifth generation, Kenji Takenaka, established Takezasa-do, creating new work and selling woodblock prints and paper stationery in his store.

Yuko Harada, the sixth generation, became popular for her fusion of traditional and modern designs, and Takezasa-do grew.

Currently, he is also involved in product packaging utilizing woodblock prints and restoration of old prints, always pursuing new possibilities.

Size

Painting: approx. 10 cm (H) x 15 cm (W)
Paper: approx. 13 cm (H) x 18 cm (W)

[Notes.

No frame is attached.

The color of the product may differ from the actual product from the image shown on the website due to light.