Purple Iris - Ogawa Kazumasa Floral Phone Case

$48USD
  • Luxe art armor for your 2nd brain
  • Precise fit for your iPhone/Samsung
  • Artwork won't fade, crack or peel
  • Certified non-toxic tough case

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About This Artwork

Delicate as a geisha's fan, bold as a samurai's blade, Ogawa Kazumasa's iris stand tall on your new phone 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.

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Origin Story

Kazumasa Ogawa, born in 1860, was a pioneering figure in Japanese photography who helped turn the medium into an art form during the Meiji era. Originally a samurai, Ogawa embraced photography and revolutionized Japan's visual landscape, mastering photomechanical techniques and founding the Japan Photographic Society.

His collotypes captured the essence of a Japan in transition, blending the traditional with the modern. From geishas to palaces, Ogawa's lens documented an era of profound cultural change.

Ogawa's work bridged East and West, merging art and technology, and left a lasting influence on Japan’s photographic heritage, making him a true visionary.

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Produced on Demand

Produced after you purchase at print labs across the US, UK, EU & AUS. Significantly minimising landfill waste by only making things people actually want.

Production Time

Produced, quality checked, packed with care and handed to trusted shipping carriers within 72-96 hours on average.

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1. Ensure your new treasure's made as close to you as possible.

2. Adhere to anti child labour and anti forced labour regulations.

3. Provide traceability for core raw materials from suppliers. 

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Cost

Free shipping to Continental United States, Canada, UK, EU, Australia, New Zealand & more: see full list here.

Production + Delivery =

US: 4-9 days • Canada: 5-12 days • UK: 4-9 days • EU: 5-10 days • AUS: 4-9 days • NZ: 5-12 days • Rest of the world: 3-4 weeks

Every package tracked from A to B to You.

Sent carbon neutral at no extra charge.

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30 Day Returns

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.

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Dual-layer Tough Case

For a life lived fast in pursuit of beauty

Every iPhone/Samsung case you find here is a fortress disguised as art. Built for battle and designed for resilience. With an extremely strong but lightweight outer shell and black silicone inner that grips your phone tight for extra shock absorption.

Model specific iPhone/Samsung cases offer a precise, sculpted fit tailored to your device. Easy access to buttons and clear, open ports for connectivity. Plus a raised rim guard for your screen/camera.

All the treasure you find on my store can be printed at labs across the USA, UK, EU & AUS. An international network that ensures your new treasure gets produced as close to you as possible.

Matte vs Gloss

Chic and shatterproof

Gloss for a lustrous statement. Matte for timeless refinement. Printed with rich, vibrant colors & a touch of magic.

Wraparound magic
High-quality colour print which is fully 3D wrapped around the entire body of the case; covering all corners, sides and edges equally
Art sealed in
Vivid, permanent, full-coverage print infused into the outer layer with a sublimation dye process. Meaning your art won't fade, crack or peel.

Art armor

Wireless charging compatible

Outer layer made from specialist impact-resistant plastic (polycarbonate) which is extremely strong and lightweight. Black silicone inner layer (polyurethane) gives additional shock absorption.

Elegant precision
Carefully constructed with moulds that precisely match the dimensions of the device to ensure the best possible fit.
Certified non-toxic
REACH, RoHS and TÜV Rheinland certified. So your new treasure contains no harmful chemicals or hazardous substances.

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