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Japanese Blue Butterflies, Too - Kamisaka Sekka Notebook

 6 x 8” (A5) with 60 sheets (120pg)

Made new for you in 1-2 days

Produced in USA, UK and EU

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Description

Kamisaka Sekka's "Butterflies" from his renowned Chō senshu series is a mesmerizing fusion of Rinpa school elegance and Meiji-era innovation. This exquisite work showcases Sekka's mastery of negative space, where ethereal azure lepidoptera dance across an implied canvas of pristine white. The artist's deft brushwork captures the gossamer-thin wings with a minimalist grace that belies the complexity of his technique.

Sekka's ingenious composition, balancing traditional Japanese aesthetics with modernist abstraction, speaks volumes about the cultural crosscurrents of early 20th-century Japan. The piece's deceptive simplicity invites contemplation, evoking the transient beauty of nature and the enduring power of artistic reinvention.

This captivating study not only exemplifies Sekka's pivotal role in revitalizing classical Japanese art but also presages the global influence of Japanese design on emerging artistic movements.

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Information

• Ready when you are, wherever you're headed: At 6 x 8” (15.2 x 20.3cm) this wirebound notebook is the perfect size for every adventure. With 60 sheets (120 pages) of 90gsm paper that won't feather, bleed through or tear easily.
• Visions made sturdy: The strong, spiral coil binding means your pages won’t slip around or detach easily in your bag.
• Customize your creative side: Stay organized and efficient with ruled pages, or choose graph pages if drawings and diagrams are more your style.

About the Artist

Kamisaka Sekka, born in 1866 in Kyoto, was the visionary who revived the Rinpa school, blending traditional Japanese motifs with bold, modern design. His art transcended mere decoration, capturing the essence of nature with a vibrant, almost ethereal touch. Sekka honored the legacy of Rinpa masters like Ogata Kōrin, while daring to innovate—his works were a dynamic mix of reverence and rebellion. His colors were bold, his patterns intricate, each piece a dance between tradition and modernity. Sekka’s influence, from textiles to ceramics, reshaped Japanese culture, embodying a timeless balance between innovation and the beauty of tradition.

Delivery & Refunds

Cost

Orders over $50 USD ship free.

Orders under $50 USD cost between $5-10 USD to ship depending on which part of the world you're ordering from.

Delivery Times

Production:

The average time it takes to produce the treasures you find here is 2-4 days.

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Average shipping times:

USA: 2-5 days • Canada: 3-8 days • UK: 2-5 days • Europe: 3-6 days • Australia: 2-5 days • New Zealand: 3-8 days • Rest of the world: 2-4 weeks

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Returns and Refunds

1. You're welcome to open a return / exchange request within 30 days of your order's delivery.

2. All items for return must be delivered back in their original condition, with their original packaging included.

3. No guarantees your return will be approved if you send items back before the approval of your return request

4. No returns, refunds or exchanges on discounted or sale items.

5. Return shipping costs are only covered in the rare cases that items arrive faulty, incorrect or damaged.

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Available with lined or grid paper 90gsm paper won't feather, bleed or tear easily Strong, spiral coil binding
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Your new notebook will be produced with care after you place an order. It's called print on demand: minimizing landfill, water & energy use by only producing things people actually want.

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Ethically Made in UK, EU & USA
Rating of 1 means .
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The rating of this product for "" is 1.

Brand New, Just For You

Your new notebook will be produced with care after you place an order. It's called print on demand: minimizing landfill, water & energy use by only producing things people actually want.

Rating of 1 means .
Rating of 4 means .
The rating of this product for "" is 2.

FSC® Certified Paper

Trees are harvested with no net loss of forest over time. Workers are provided proper training, safety protocols, and fair wages. Local communities’ rights and resources are respected.

Rating of 1 means .
Rating of 4 means .
The rating of this product for "" is 3.

Partnered with Prodigi

I've worked with a lot of partners over the years. Prodigi's quality and care is remarkable, but their commitment to art, the environment and ethical supply chains that captured my heart.

Learn more

Rating of 1 means .
Rating of 4 means .
The rating of this product for "" is 4.

3 x Your Good Karma

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