hand-printed woodblock prints | Tsuyu-gusa (Moonflower) by Yuko Harada | Kyoto Interior Art | Takezasa-do

Gentle and soothing tints" of Tsukiso bring serenity to your daily life.

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

Tsuyukusa was called "moonflower" in ancient times. The bright blue flowers look good in the morning dew.

The pretty flowers, which wilt in the afternoon, were once used as a base for dyeing. The beauty and fragility of this flower is uniquely Japanese.

The "warm presence" of hand-printed woodblock prints

Hand-printed woodblock prints are a traditional technique of Kyoto's long-established Takezasa-do. By carefully printing one color at a time, the more you use it, the more beautiful tones are created, and the more you look at it, the deeper its flavor becomes.

The size is slightly larger than a postcard. It is the perfect size for a small corner in a study, entryway, or tabletop, and can be easily displayed.

Recommended for

Those who want to spend each day with a peaceful heart.

Interior design enthusiasts who want to incorporate handcrafted textures.

For those who want to bring a sense of the season into a small space.

Decorate your living room or bedroom to transform it into a quiet, clean, and peaceful space.

A "piece that tells a story" and makes a great gift

Tsukigusa is a fragile and beautiful flower that "blooms in the morning dew and wilts by noon. This flower, which evokes a Japanese poetic sentiment, is a perfect choice for various gifts such as housewarming gifts, housewarming gifts, and Mother's Day.

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.