Hand Printed Woodblock Prints | Kyoto Time Japanese Umbrella by Mitsuho Kato | Kyoto Interior Art by Takezasa-do

 A "piece of emotion" that gently accompanies you on a rainy day.

The colorful Kyo Wagasa umbrella looks great in rainy weather.

Kyoto In Tokyo, it is still widely seen in the hanamachi, kabuki, tea ceremony, and other areas.

Bring the splendor of the capital of Kyoto to your room.

This series depicts motifs unique to Kyoto based on the concept of "decorating everyday life in Kyoto.

The beauty of woodblock prints that convey the flavor of handcraftsmanship

The colors and lines printed one by one using traditional woodblock printing techniques are both powerful and delicate, and the texture of the printing surface and unevenness of the prints give the prints their richness of flavor.

The size is slightly larger than a postcard. It fits perfectly on a shelf, desk, or small wall space, and can be easily displayed without worrying about the size.

Recommended for

For those who want to incorporate the elegance of rainy days and Japanese sentiment into their daily lives.

For those who want to enjoy the tasteful art of woodblock printing easily.

Those looking for interior design with space presentation even in a small space.

Art that gives you a moment of respite in your daily life. Please welcome the quiet appearance that can enrich your heart on rainy days into your interior design.

A "little something special" that makes a pleasant gift.

This art, with its theme of rainy days and quiet moments, is a perfect gift to give a small comfort to everyday life.

It makes a warm gift that can be used as a reminder to "feel comfortable even in the rain."

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.

Creator Mitsuho Kato

Takezasa-do woodblock designer and woodblock stylist.

After graduating from a technical college with a degree in interior design, I worked as a production staff member for a washi paper modeling artist, where I was involved in papermaking and modeling production.

Later, as a designer, he worked in paper-related fields, including the production of Japanese confectionery packages and free paper.

After attending the Takezasa-do woodblock printing class, he entered the world of woodblock printing.

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

The press also doubles as a press, promoting the appeal of woodblock prints and proposing styling of woodblock prints and woodblock print sundries that match current lifestyles and interiors.

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. 12 cm (H) x 17 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.