Kyoto Unsodo Woodblock Print Postcard - Shisendo Temple

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 inspired by a calligraphy gifted by the literati painter Tessai Tomioka, which read "Gei, a fragrant herb." "Gei" (芸) refers to the perennial herbaceous plant of the Rutaceae family, known in Chinese as "Yun Xiang" (芸香). It is a homophone for the simplified character of "art" (藝). In the 7th year of the Taisho era (1918), the Tokyo branch was established, focusing on publishing pattern reference books and photo collections for kimono accessories and crafts, as well as producing woodblock prints for appreciation. Today, only a handful of woodblock printing publishers remain in Kyoto and Tokyo. Among them, Unsodo is the sole Japanese publisher of hand-pulled woodblock print *watoji* (traditional Japanese bookbinding), and continues to create reproductions of numerous classic works. ※ Product image colors may vary slightly due to 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 inspect the product immediately upon receipt. If the product is defective, please take photos and notify us by phone, chat, or email within 24 hours of delivery. We will do our best to assist you. ※ If the product has been opened, used, or disassembled, resulting in a loss of completeness and resale value, your right to a return may be affected.