Japanese Butterflies - Kamisaka Sekka Art Pillow
Description
Kamisaka Sekka's "A Thousand Butterflies" (Chō senshu) is a tour de force of Meiji-era artistry, blending ukiyo-e tradition with Art Nouveau pizzazz. This 1904 woodblock print explodes with lepidopteran exuberance, from majestic swallowtails to delicate hairstreaks, each a microcosm of Sekka's artistic prowess. The master's audacious color palette pushes woodblock printing to its limits, creating a visual symphony that dances between East and West.
Sekka's butterflies aren't just pretty wings; they're metaphors for Japan's cultural metamorphosis, emerging from the chrysalis of isolation into a brave new world of global artistic dialogue. This isn't your grandma's ukiyo-e - it's a cheeky thumbing of the nose at artistic conventions, a kaleidoscopic rebellion against the monochrome of tradition. Like capturing lightning in a jar - a slice of Japanese artistic revolution that still crackles with energy over a century later.
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.
