Description

Michiko Minatures

Kikka

Softcover/Flexi

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Our Michiko Miniatures Kikka cover reproduces Michiko Kamees full of chrysanthemum design originally handpainted with gold overglaze and colour on china by employing Kyo-Satsuma. In this design the viewer can see hints of the kaleidoscope of flowers in bloom, as well as fine boned artistry in every brush stroke.

About This Design

• Original Art:Michiko Kamees full of chrysanthemum Kyo-Satsuma teacup
• Era:Contemporary
• Region:Kyoto, Japan

To find the divine, first consider the small. Case in point are the exquisite visual epiphanies found in Michiko Kamees art on miniature objects. Michiko Kamee condenses large-scale beauty in her small art works until she finds its purest distillation. Our Kikka journal reproduces Kamees full of chrysanthemum design, originally hand-painted using gold overglaze and colour on a china teacup.

This design was created in the traditional Satsuma style (17th19th centuries), with gilded polychromatic enamel overglaze applied to the surface in a variety of delicate brush strokes. This decorative style was in high demand in Europe during the second half of the 19th century, and Kamees detailed rendering shows off the techniques of Kyo-Satsuma through precision in line, colour choice and breathtakingly beautiful gilding.

The name Kikka translates from the Japanese word for chrysanthemum. Similar to the cherry blossom (sakura), the chrysanthemum is a revered national symbol of Japan. Chrysanthemums flower in the fall, and so they are considered the seasonal counterpart to the cherry blossom.

With its chrysanthemum theme and tiny details, there is fine-boned artistry in every brush stroke and kaleidoscopic hue of this design. By reproducing Michiko Kamees artwork using our unique printing processes, we celebrate the universal beauty of this particular cultural style.

Features :

• Smyth Sewn Binding
• Decorative printed cover paper
• FSC-certified text paper
• Threaded stitching and glue, as needed
• Cloth headbands
• Acid-free sustainable forest paper
• Flexible cover and spine