Japanese Butterflies in Blue - Kamisaka Sekka Art Pillow
Description
Kamisaka Sekka's Japanese "Butterflies" in in blue transforms the humble throw pillow into a canvas for artistic revolution. This kacho-e masterpiece, born from the crucible of Meiji-era Japan, showcases Sekka's genius in fusing traditional rinpa school techniques with modernist flair.
The cerulean lepidoptera, rendered with exquisite precision, seem to hover weightlessly against an ethereal backdrop, challenging conventional notions of depth and movement. Sekka's bold use of negative space and vivid azure hues creates a visual paradox, at once serene and electrifying.
This decorative piece transcends mere ornamentation, embodying the cultural zeitgeist of early 20th-century Japan—a nation poised between reverence for tradition and an insatiable appetite for innovation. Sekka's butterflies, frozen in eternal flight, serve as poignant metaphors for Japan's artistic metamorphosis, inviting viewers to contemplate the delicate balance between heritage and progress in every stitch and hue.
Information
• Produced in and shipped from: USA & UK
• Sizes: 18x18", 22x22" and 24x24".
• Single sided print: HD luminosity for the artwork, crisp white linen texture on the back.
• Zippered polylinen cover that feels just like linen but lasts longer and isn't afraid of the washing machine + a 100% polyester insert included, so that you can snuggle on arrival.
• Dye sublimation print process gives superior reproduction quality, with unrivaled durability and color vibrancy.
• Virgin fiber filling is flame retardant and complies to BS 5852 part 2.
• Printed using water-based inks that are as sharp and vibrant as traditional inks — all color tested to strict regulations.
• Wash cushion cover at 30°C and no more than 800rpm spin cycle. DO NOT wash the cushion insert.
About the Artist
Shipping & Delivery
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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Please check the orders and shipping page for more specifics.
Returns & Refunds
Returns and Refunds
1. You're welcome to open a return / exchange request within 30 days of your order's delivery. All items for return must be delivered back in their original condition, with their original packaging included.
2. No guarantees your return will be approved if you send items back before the approval of your return request
3. No returns, refunds or exchanges on discounted or sale items.
4. Return shipping costs are only covered in the rare cases that items arrive faulty, incorrect or damaged.
More details on returns and refunds
Brand New, Just For You
Your new pillow will be produced after you place an order. It's called print on demand: minimizing landfill, water & energy use by only producing things people actually want.
Eco-inks
Your new pillow will be printed with bright and vibrant water-based inks. Non-hazardous and toxin-free, they meet the strict industry standards defined by Oeko-Tex 100.
Fair Squared²
The production house where your pillow gets made uses renewable energy wherever possible. And everyone in the supply chain complies with all laws to prohibit slavery and human trafficking.
Brand New, Just For You
Your new pillow will be produced after you place an order. It's called print on demand: minimizing landfill, water & energy use by only producing things people actually want.
Eco-inks
Your new pillow will be printed with bright and vibrant water-based inks. Non-hazardous and toxin-free, they meet the strict industry standards defined by Oeko-Tex 100.
Fair Squared²
The production house where your pillow gets made uses renewable energy wherever possible. And everyone in the supply chain complies with all laws to prohibit slavery and human trafficking.
