Woodblock Handrail | Making Shou (Matsuyogusa) | Written by Harada Yuko | Kyoto Interior Art | Takesasado

Art that adds "silent beauty" to everyday life

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

Decorate the "Summer Evening" with seasonal woodblock prints.

As the heat of the day subsides and gradually begins to dim, the bright colour of the flowers that open like a light.

Another name is "Evening Primrose." A wooden version depicting how it sways in the summer night breezeIt's an image。

A "tasty piece" with a high quality finish

The delicate lines and overlapping texture that are unique to woodblock prints give you a sense of three-dimensionality and warmth that is not found in printing, greatly increasing the luxury of your room.

It fits well in both Japanese and Western styles, and naturally blends in with a variety of interior styles, such as the living room, bedroom, and study.

[Recommended for those who:

・For those who want to upgrade their room with quiet and sophisticated art

・For those who want a warm, loveable work of handicrafts over time

・For those who want to convey their special sense as a memorable gift

It gently sympathizes with your heart and helps you create a relaxing space.

Perfect as a gift for someone special

The poetic designs relating to nature and the moon have a storyline and are perfect as gifts. It is perfect for a wide range of gift occasions, including housewarming gifts, wedding gifts, and birthdays.

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.