Woodblock prints of handrails | Yamacha Flower Path (Sazankakomichi) | Written by Harada Yuko | Kyoto Interior Art | Takesasado

A peaceful space depicted by the "small paths of mountain tea flowers" that allow you to feel the four seasons

The "Seasonal Woodblock Prints" series can be displayed on the table.

"A path that blooms in a breeze" As you hum, you walk along a path filled with mountain tea flowers, you can see the warm winter scenery that lets you breathe through.

Woodblock finish that conveys the warmth of handicrafts

The depth and overlap of the colors can only be felt by traditional techniques in which each color is carefully printed on Japanese paper. The more you look at it, the more you will feel it, adding dignity and warmth to the entire space.

The size is slightly larger than a postcard. It is the perfect size for small corners such as a study, entrance or tabletop, and can be easily displayed.

[Recommended for those who:

・For those who want a "serene healing that gives you a sense of nature" in their daily lives

・For those who want to incorporate traditional techniques into their daily lives

・For those who want to upgrade their space even in small spaces

It will gently bring you a relaxing time to your daily life.

It can also be used as a gift item with a special feel

High-quality artworks that give you a sense of seasonality are also perfect as gift items with a special feel. It is also a great gift for housewarmings, Mother's Day, birthdays, etc.

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.

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.

About the 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.