Shin Kogei Handmade Woodblock Printed Birds

Founded in Hida-Takayama in the snowy north of Gifu prefecture by a local artist, Shin Kogei are known for their woodblock print animals. Hida-Takayama was an important castle town in the Middle Ages, and today has a fine tradition for wooden furniture. 

Shin Kogei use this wood to make their printing blocks. The design of animals that can be seen in Hida- Takayama, are transferred to the woodblocks and hand dyed onto natural cotton. Each colour designates a different block used, showing the time spent on each.  The animals are filled with natural casks and hand sew

Sizes:

• Woodpecker: W7cm x H20cm
• Night Heron: W6.5cm x H9cm
  
• Flower Sparrow: W13cm x H5cm
  
• Uguisu Bush Warbler: W13cm x H5cm
• Ruddy Kingfisher: W16.5cm x H6cm 
• Great Tit: W10cm, H4cm