Originally published during the Meiji era, Bijutsukai and Shin Bijutsukai are celebrated art books showcasing multicolor woodblock prints by Japanese designers and artisans, published by Unsodo—the only publisher in Japan dedicated solely to hand-printed woodblock books. Founded in Kyoto in 1891, Unsodo continues these traditional techniques today, preserving the depth, texture, and subtle beauty of handcrafted printing. This cover design, selected from Bijutsukai, features mauve-pink dianthus flowers with delicate fringed petals, fresh green leaves, and plum blossoms in soft lavender tones against a natural off-white background. The softly blurred lines and gentle colors reflect authentic hand-printed craftsmanship. Though the front appears to show two vertically arranged color palettes, it is a single design. Two illustrations that originally appeared as facing pages are placed on the front and back of the cover. The back pocket contrasts the front’s quiet elegance with a bold, kaleidoscopic pattern of peonies encircled by butterflies, while the interior is finished in calming beige with lavender accents throughout.
Size: 165 x 244 x 3 mm (6.5" x 9.6" x 0.1")
Material: Exterior – Polyester / Interior – Polyester
Interior details: Butterfly-stopper pen holders, inner pocket, and bookmarks in soft lavender; bookmark charm in deeper purple
Design notes: Front is one continuous design; front & back use illustrations originally printed as facing pages
Matching items: Mini envelope set and mini letter set available in the Unsodo lineup
Compatible Techo Books
Planner (A6) – 1 page per day (English edition)
Original (A6) – 1 page per day
Original Avec (A6) – 1 page per day (6-month book)
Day-Free – Monthly notebook
Made in Vietnam
