Hand printed woodblock prints | Kyoto Time Pokkuri by Mitsuho Kato | Kyoto Interior Art by Takezasa-do

A nostalgic scene of Kyoto played by Pokkuri geta

A maiko walking quietly on the street with her feet in a heap.

The height of the footwear makes it difficult to make large movements. They play a role in producing the graceful and elegant gesture of a maiko.

Enjoy a moment of relaxation with woodblock prints depicting lovely, rounded forms.

Woodblock prints with the warmth of handwork

Hand-printed woodblock prints" by Takezasa-do, a long-established shop in Kyoto. Using traditional hand-printed woodblock printing techniques, each piece is carefully printed one by one, so you can enjoy a one-of-a-kind texture that you will not find anywhere else.

The size is slightly larger than a postcard. It is perfect for tabletop, on a shelf, or on a small wall, and can be easily displayed anywhere.

Recommended for

For those who want to bring a relaxing Japanese healing experience into their daily lives.

Those who are looking for a small piece of art with a touch of Kyoto.

Those who want to enjoy art even when the space available is limited.

Pokkuri" woodblock prints are not mere decorations, but art pieces that bring quiet Kyoto time and the artist's thoughts into daily life. Every time you look at them, you will feel relaxed, and they will bring "quiet healing" to your daily life.

We hope you will welcome it into your possession and enjoy its dusty and gentle world.

As a gift to add color to everyday life

The warmth of Kyoto and the artist's passion make these works perfect as small gifts. They are also appreciated as housewarming gifts or casual gifts for friends.

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. 12.5 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.