Purple Iris - Kazumasa Ogawa Floral iPhone Case
Description
Delicate as a geisha's fan, bold as a samurai's blade, Ogawa Kazumasa's iris stand tall on your new iPhone case, a botanical haiku in pixels. This isn't just a floral accessory—it's a time machine to Meiji-era Japan, where tradition waltzed with modernity.
Ogawa's lens, sharpened in Boston's photographic dojo, captures each gossamer petal with scientific precision. The ochre backdrop isn't mere aesthetics—it's a revolutionary canvas, challenging ukiyo-e conventions. You're cradling a slice of history, where colloidal chemistry met centuries-old flower symbolism.
This case showcases Ogawa's mastery of the collotype process, a technique he wielded to bridge East and West. The iris, symbol of nobility in Japanese culture, stands proud against the earthy background—each vein a testament to Ogawa's role in elevating photography from foreign novelty to revered art form.
Your device becomes a pocket-sized gallery, a fragment of Meiji-era innovation at your fingertips. Let this iris remind you of cultural cross-pollination's power. With this case, you're not just shielding your phone—you're carrying a blossom of Japan's artistic renaissance, ready to inspire with every glance.
About the Artist
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
Please check the orders and shipping page for more specifics.
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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.
More details on returns and refunds
Layered Strength
Dual layered for extra protection. Both layers are certified non-toxic. Impact resistant polycarbonate outer shell — extremely strong and lightweight. Black silicone inner liner (TPU) for extra impact resistance and shock absorption.
Certified Non-Toxic
REACH, RoHS, and TÜV Rheinland certified. Meaning the plastic and inks used to create your new case are free from harmful chemicals and hazardous substances. Caring for your well-being and the planet through rigorous safety and quality benchmarks... plus art, of course.
Water-Based Inks
Your new iPhone case will be printed with bright and vibrant water-based inks. Non-hazardous and toxin-free, they're used in a pro-lab process that delivers spectacular colors and outstanding clarity. Faithfully reproducing the tone, temperature and color of the original image.
Brand New, Just for You
Your new iPhone case will be produced after you place an order. You won't get dusty stock from a box. Every iPhone here is made brand new. It's called print on demand: minimizing landfill, water & energy use by only producing things people actually want.
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 captured my heart.
Details, Details
Tough case: Dual layered
Materials: Certified non-toxic polycarbonate and polyurethane
Inks: Vivid, non-toxic, water-based
Printing method: HD wraparound printing using dye sublimation
Layered Strength
Dual layered for extra protection. Both layers are certified non-toxic. Impact resistant polycarbonate outer shell — extremely strong and lightweight. Black silicone inner liner (TPU) for extra impact resistance and shock absorption.
Certified Non-Toxic
REACH, RoHS, and TÜV Rheinland certified. Meaning the plastic and inks used to create your new case are free from harmful chemicals and hazardous substances. Caring for your well-being and the planet through rigorous safety and quality benchmarks... plus art, of course.
Sublimation Printing
Permanent, vivid and flawlessly detailed printing. Achieved with a sublimation dye process that transforms your case with heat and pressure. Infusing vibrant, high-resolution dyes into specially coated surfaces for a finish that feels as seamless as it looks.
Water-Based Inks
Your new iPhone case will be printed with bright and vibrant water-based inks. Non-hazardous and toxin-free, they're used in a pro-lab process that delivers spectacular colors and outstanding clarity. Faithfully reproducing the tone, temperature and color of the original image.
Brand New, Just for You
Your new iPhone case will be produced after you place an order. You won't get dusty stock from a box. Every iPhone here is made brand new. It's called print on demand: minimizing landfill, water & energy use by only producing things people actually want.
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 captured my heart.
