Handrail Woodblock Prints | Blowing | Written by Harada Yuko | Kyoto Interior Art | Takesasado

A seasonal feel created by the deepening of autumn, "flying"

The golden wind carries the seasons.

Draw the autumn pattern created by the blown leaves.

This series depicts motifs unique to Kyoto with the concept of "decorating Kyoto's everyday life."

"Colors with Life" created by handicrafts in woodblock prints

Traditional woodblocking techniques, carefully printed each color, create a multi-layered, deep color, allowing you to enjoy a unique texture that cannot be produced in printing.

The size is slightly larger than a postcard, and it looks pictorial wherever you place it on a table, in the living room, in the entrance, or in the hallway. It is compact in size, making it perfect for changing seasons.

[Recommended for those who:

・For those who want to incorporate peace into their busy daily lives

・For those who want to incorporate small, hand-crafted art into their daily lives

・For those who want to enjoy authentic "natural life" even in small spaces

When you display it in your room, it will create a relaxing space where you will naturally come across a slow rhythm. Enjoy a rich time like a small autumn falling in your room with every gaze.

It can also be used as a memorable "seasonal gift"

The autumn scenery contains the message of "fruit" and "seasons to travel." It is easy to choose as a housewarming gift, moving gift, or seasonal greeting, and is perfect as a gift that will touch the hearts of others.

About the product

Woodblock prints use white washi paper with a smooth surface. It has good color development and durability, making it a material suitable for woodblock printing. 

It is painted using a traditional printing technique called "handrail woodcut," in which patterns carved on wood are colored onto paper in each color.

Woodblock Artist Harada Yuko

The sixth generation of Takenaka Woodblock, a handrailed woodblock.

He creates works that utilize the skills and sensibilities he has hone as a craftsman, and also designs Takesasado's original products as an artist.

The main style is a continuous style like textile patterns, and not only offers woodblock prints, but also a wide range of designs, including illustrations and fabrics.

It has been featured in the media in many areas, pioneering new fields of woodblock print.

Brand: Takesasado

Founded in 1891 in Kyoto, Takenaka Woodblock has been carrying out a wide range of Kyoto print techniques, from reproductions of Japanese paintings to commercial printing for over 130 years.

The current head of the family, Takenaka Kiyohachi, studied old techniques and taught them to young people, while the fifth generation Takenaka Kenji founded Takesasado to create new jobs, and sold woodblock prints and paper stationery in stores.

The sixth generation Harada Yuko gained popularity for her designs that combine tradition and modernity, and Takesasado has grown.

Currently, he also works on restoring product packaging and old prints that make use of woodblock prints, and is constantly pursuing new possibilities.

【size】

Picture: Height approx. 10cm x Width approx. 15cm
Paper: Approx. 13cm x Approx. 18cm

[Notes]

- No frame is included.

-Due to the amount of light, the color of the product may differ from the image shown and the actual product.