Purple Iris - Kazumasa Ogawa Floral iPhone Case

$35USD

Tough, sleek, certified non-toxic

Made new for you in 2-3 days

Produced in USA, UK, EU and AUS

Change of heart? 30 day returns


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.

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Information

• Patience is... boring: Produced locally in the USA, EU, UK and AUS. Meaning your new treasure arrives in a flash, not a sigh.

• Art armor: Engineered for high-impact shock-absorbency… and looks downright fabulous doing it.

• Precise fit, seamless style: Fits your phone like a glove, with easy access to everything.

• Museum-worthy hues, not faded flashbacks: Non-toxic, water-based inks and super nerdy printing techniques deliver outstanding results that endure.

• Slimline dream: This sleek beauty works round the clock to shield your device against oils, dust and dirt. Its raised rim helps shield your screen and camera from life’s scratches and cracks, too.

• Change your look to match your mood: Made for chameleons, this case can be switched with ease in time for your heartbeat’s call.

About the Artist

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

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

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Ethically Made in UK, EU, USA, AUS

Brand New, Just For You

Your new iPhone case 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.

Ethically Made in UK, EU, USA, AUS

No Chemical Nasties

All the iPhone cases you find here have been REACh, RoHS and TUVRheinland certified. Declared non-toxic by super smart science folk across the US and EU. Thanks, scientists!

Ethically Made in UK, EU, USA, AUS

Eco-inks

Your new iPhone case 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.

Ethically Made in UK, EU, USA, AUS

Brand New, Just For You

Your new iPhone case 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.

No Chemical Nasties

All the iPhone cases you find here have been REACh, RoHS and TUVRheinland certified. Declared non-toxic by super smart science folk across the US and EU. Thanks, scientists!

Eco-inks

Your new iPhone case 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.