Kyoto Unsōdō Woodblock Print Calendar Postcard - Lullaby

Unsōdō was founded in the 24th year of the Meiji era as a fine arts book publisher specializing in woodblock printing techniques. The company name originates from a calligraphy gifted by the literati painter Tessai Tomioka, which read "Gei, a fragrant herb." "Gei" (芸) refers to the aromatic perennial herb of the Rutaceae family, known in Chinese as "Yúnxiāng." The simplified Chinese character "芸" is a homophone, distinct from the character "Yì" (藝). In the 7th year of the Taisho era, the Tokyo branch opened, focusing on publishing reference books for patterns used in kimono accessories and crafts, as well as photographic collections, and producing woodblock prints for appreciation. Today, only a handful of woodblock printing publishers remain in Kyoto and Tokyo. Among them, Unsōdō is the only Japanese publisher that issues hand-printed woodblock book reproductions and continues to create reprints of many works. ※ The color of product images may vary slightly due to differences in computer monitor settings. The actual product color is the standard. 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 email within 24 hours of arrival. We will do our best to assist you. ※ If the product has been unpacked, used, or disassembled, resulting in a loss of completeness and resale value, your right to return the product may be affected.