Handrail Woodblock Prints | Kyoto Time Japanese Umbrella | Kato Mitsuho | Kyoto Interior Art | Takesasado

 A "split of emotion" gently cuddles you on a rainy day

A colorful Kyoto-Japanese umbrella that stands out against rainy patterns.

KyotoIt is still commonly seen in the capital city in the red-light districts, kabuki, and tea ceremony.

Enter your room to create the gorgeousness of Kyoto City.

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

The beauty of woodblock prints convey the taste of handicrafts

The colors and lines printed one by one using traditional woodblock technology combine strength and delicateness, and the texture and unevenness of the printing surface create a deeper flavor.。

The size is slightly larger than a postcard. Perfect for on shelves, desks, or small wall spaces, and you can easily display them without worrying about the size.

[Recommended for those who:

・For those who want to incorporate the atmosphere and Japanese atmosphere of rainy days into their daily lives

・For those who want to easily enjoy delicious art using woodblock technology

・For those looking for interior decoration that can create a space even in small spaces

It is an art that will give you a moment to breathe in your daily life. Please welcome your interior with a quiet atmosphere that will only be filled with rainy days.

A "small special" that is also comfortable to give as a gift

This art, with the theme of rainy days or quiet times, is also perfect as a gift to give small soothing to your everyday life.

This is a warm gift that will convey your desire to feel comfortable even in the rain.

About the materials

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.

Creator Kato Mitsuho

Takesasado Woodblock Designer and Woodblock Stylist.

He studied interior design at a vocational school, and after graduating, he worked as a production staff member under a Japanese paper sculptor and worked in papermaking and sculpture production.

Since then, he has been active as a designer in the field of paper, including creating Japanese sweets packaging and free paper.

After attending Takesasado Woodblock Printing Class, he entered the world of woodblock printing.

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

He also serves as a press service, promoting the appeal of woodblock prints, and proposes styling of woodblock prints and woodblock accessories that suit your current lifestyle and interior design.

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: Height approx. 12cm x Width approx. 17cm

[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.