Kyoto Unsodo Die-Cut Postcard - Sleeping Dog / Black Dog / Sleeping Cat

Founded in the 24th year of the Meiji era (1891), Unsodo began as a publisher of art books utilizing woodblock printing techniques. The company's name was bestowed by the literati painter Tessai Tomioka, who gifted them the characters "芸艸," meaning "fragrant grass." "Unso" refers to a perennial herb of the Rutaceae family, known in Chinese as "Ruta graveolens." It is important to note that the simplified Chinese character "芸" for "art" is a homophone and not the correct character. In the 7th year of the Taisho era (1918), a Tokyo branch was established, focusing on publications for kimono accessories and crafts, including pattern reference books and photo collections, 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, Unsodo is the sole publisher in Japan that issues hand-pulled woodblock print *Waho-bon* (traditional Japanese-bound books) and continues to produce reproductions of many classic works. ※ The color of product images may vary slightly due to differences in computer screen settings. Please refer to the actual product color. 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 there are any defects, please take photos and notify us within 24 hours of arrival via phone, chat, or email. We will do our utmost to assist you. ※ If the product has been opened, used, or disassembled, resulting in loss of completeness and resale value, your right to a return may be affected.