(Kyoto) Woodblock print by Mitsuho Kato "Kyoto Time Pokkuri"

There is a pockmark at the feet of a maiko walking quietly through the entertainment district.

The tall pokkuri footwear makes it difficult to move around freely, but it helps to accentuate the graceful and elegant movements of maiko.

Enjoy a relaxing moment looking at woodblock prints depicting adorable, round shapes.

About the product

For woodblock prints, we use white Japanese paper with a smooth surface. It has good color development and durability, making it the perfect material for woodblock prints.

It is created using the traditional printing technique of "tetsu-ri woodblock print," in which an image carved into wood is transferred to paper one color at a time.

Creator: Mitsuho Kato

Takezasado woodblock designer and woodblock stylist.

I studied interior design at a vocational school, and after graduating, I worked as a production staff member for a Japanese paper artist, involved in papermaking and modeling.

After that, he worked as a designer, working on paper-related projects such as packaging for Japanese sweets and producing free papers.

He entered the world of woodblock printing after attending the Takezasado Woodblock Printing Class.

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

She also handles press duties, promoting the appeal of woodblock prints and proposing styling for woodblock prints and woodblock goods that suit modern lifestyles and interiors.

About the brand "Takezasado"

Takenaka Woodblock Printing was founded in Kyoto in 1891 and has been carrying on a variety of Kyoto woodblock print techniques, from reproducing Japanese paintings to commercial printing, for over 130 years.

The current head of the family, Takenaka Seihachi, is researching old techniques and passing them on to the younger generation, while the fifth-generation owner, Takenaka Kenji, has created new business by founding Takezasado, selling woodblock prints and paper stationery at his shop.

The sixth generation owner, Yuko Harada, gained popularity with her designs that combined tradition and modernity, and Takezasado grew.

Currently, he is also involved in product packaging that utilizes woodblock prints and the restoration of old prints, and is always seeking new possibilities.

【size】

Image: Approx. 10cm long x 15cm wide
Paper: Length approx. 12.5cm x Width approx. 17cm

[Notes]

・Frame not included.

-Depending on the lighting conditions, the color of the product may differ from the images shown and the actual product.