A Serene Space Painted by the "Small Scale of Mountain Tea Flowers" That Feels the Four Seasons
A series of "seasonal woodblock prints" that you can enjoy displayed on a table.
Walking along a whispering path, the small path where the mountain tea flowers quietly bloom, ahead of which the warm breath of winter scenery floats.
Woodblock Printing Technique That Conveys the Warmth of Handcrafting
Because it is a traditional technique of printing layer upon layer with one color at a time on Japanese washi paper, it is felt in the depth and weight of the colors. The more you look, the richer the taste, and the whole space is enhanced with a sense of quality and warmth.
The size is slightly larger than a postcard. It’s a size suitable for small corners such as desks, shelves, or above a small altar, allowing you to decorate lightly.
【Recommended For These People】
- Those who want a “quiet tranquility that feels nature” in their daily life
- Those who want to incorporate tasteful art with flavor through traditional techniques
- Those who want to create a graded atmosphere even in a narrow space
It provides a moment of tranquility to quietly settle your heart in everyday life.
Also Suitable for Gifts with a Special Feeling
High-quality art pieces that feel the seasons are perfect as special gifts. They are also well received as presents for housewarmings, Mother's Day, birthdays, and more.
About the Materials
The woodblock prints use white Japanese washi paper with a slightly textured surface. The paper has good color development and durability, making it suitable for woodblock prints.
The traditional printing technique called "hand-carved woodblock printing" colors the paper one color at a time by printing carved wooden blocks.
Woodblock Print Artist: Sugako Harada
The sixth generation of the Takeda family of hand-carved woodblock printing.
As a professional, she creates works that bring to life the skills and sensibility she has polished, and also lends her hand as an artist for designs of traditional products by Takemidou.
Her style features continuity like a textile pattern, and she offers not only woodblock prints but also paintings and fabric exhibitions with wide-ranging designs.
Her works have been widely exhibited in the media, expanding new fields of woodblock prints.
(Image provided by Takemidou)
About Takemidou Brand
Takemidou woodblock printing was founded in Kyoto in 1891, inheriting various Kyoto printing techniques from over 130 years of Japanese painting reproduction to commercial printing.
Currently, the head Kiyohachi Takemidou researches old techniques and teaches them to young artisans. The fifth generation Kenji Takemidou established Takemidou and created new work styles, selling woodblock prints and paper stationery at their shop.
The sixth generation Sugako Harada combines tradition and modernity in her designs, gaining popularity and contributing to Takemidou’s growth.
Currently, they produce commercial packages utilizing woodblock prints and also restore old prints, continually pursuing new possibilities.
(Image provided by Takemidou)
【Size】
Painting: Vertical approx. 10cm × Horizontal approx. 15cm
Paper: Vertical approx. 13cm × Horizontal approx. 18cm
【Notes】
- No frame included.
- Due to lighting and other factors, the color tone of the actual product may differ from the displayed image.
