Kyoto Unsōdō Woodblock Print Festival Postcard - Sending Fire

Unsōdō was founded in the 24th year of the Meiji era as a publisher of art books employing woodblock printing techniques. The company name originated from a calligraphy gifted by the literati painter Tomioka Tessai, bearing the characters "芸, 香草也" (Gei, fragrant herb). "Unsō" refers to a perennial herbaceous plant of the Rutaceae family; its Chinese name is "芸香" (yún xiāng), and it is a homophone for the simplified character "芸" (yún) of "藝" (yì, art). In the 7th year of the Taishō era, the Tokyo store was established, engaging in the publication of reference books and photo collections for kimono accessories and craft patterns, as well as the creation of woodblock prints for appreciation. Today, only a handful of woodblock printing publishers remain in Kyoto and Tokyo. Among them, Unsōdō is the sole Japanese publisher of handmade woodblock print *watoji* (Japanese-style bound books), and continues to produce reproductions of many artworks. ※ Product image colors may vary slightly due to differences in computer screen settings. Please refer to the actual product for color accuracy. If you have any questions, please contact customer service. ※ The "appreciation period" is not a "trial period." Please unpack and inspect the product immediately upon receipt. If the product is defective, please take photos and notify us by phone, chat, or e-mail within 24 hours of delivery. We will do our utmost to assist you. ※ If the product has been opened, used, or disassembled, resulting in a loss of integrity and resale value, your right to return the item may be affected.