Bring serenity to your everyday with the "Gentle Healing Colors" of Tsukusa.A "Seasonal Woodblock Print" series that can be enjoyed as a decoration on your table.
Tsukusa, known as "Tsukusa" in ancient times. Its vibrant blue flowers shine beautifully in the morning dew.
A delicate flower that wilts in the afternoon, it was once used as a base for dyeing. It is a grass and flower that evokes Japanese aesthetics with its beauty and transience.
The "Warm Presence" of Hand-Printed Woodblock Prints"Hand-printed woodblock prints" are a traditional technique by Takezasa-do, a long-established shop in Kyoto. By carefully layering each color, beautiful gradations are born with use, and the charm deepens with each viewing.
The size is slightly larger than a postcard. It is a perfect size for small corners such as studies, entrances, and desks, allowing for easy display.
【Recommended for】・Those who want to spend their days with a calm heart.・Interior design enthusiasts who want to incorporate the texture of handmade crafts.・Those who want to add a "sense of season" to small spaces.
When displayed in the living room or bedroom, it transforms into a quiet and pure space of tranquility.
Perfect as a gift with a "piece that tells a story."Tsukusa is a fleetingly beautiful flower that "blooms in the morning dew and wilts by noon." This flower, which evokes Japanese poetic sentiment, is perfect for a variety of gifts, such as housewarming gifts, moving gifts, and Mother's Day.
About the MaterialsThe woodblock prints use white Japanese paper with a smooth surface. It is a material with good color development and durability, suitable for woodblock prints.
It is drawn using the traditional printing technique of "hand-printed woodblock prints," where colors are applied to paper one color at a time from a design carved into wood.
Woodblock Artist: Yuko Harada
The sixth generation of Takenaka Mokuhan, a hand-printed woodblock studio.
She creates works that utilize the skills and sensibility honed as a craftsman, and also designs original products for Takezasa-do as an artist.
Her style is characterized by a sense of continuity, like textile patterns, and she offers a wide range of designs, not only in woodblock prints but also in illustrations and fabric applications.
She has been featured in numerous media outlets and is pioneering new fields in woodblock printing.
(Image provided by Takezasa-do)
About the Brand "Takezasa-do"
Takenaka Mokuhan was founded in Kyoto in 1891 and has inherited various Kyoto woodblock printing techniques, from reproducing Japanese paintings to commercial printing, for over 130 years.
The current head, Kiyohachi Takenaka, researches old techniques and passes them on to younger generations. The fifth generation, Kenji Takenaka, established Takezasa-do, creating new work and selling woodblock prints and paper stationery in the store.
The sixth generation, Yuko Harada, has gained popularity with her designs that fuse tradition and modernity, and Takezasa-do has grown.
Currently, they are also involved in product packaging utilizing woodblock prints and restoration of old prints, constantly pursuing new possibilities.
(Image provided by Takezasa-do)
【Size】Print: Approximately 10cm (height) x 15cm (width)Paper: Approximately 13cm (height) x 18cm (width)
【Notes】・Frame is not included.・The color of the product may differ from the image shown due to lighting conditions.