Woodblock Butterflies - Kamisaka Sekka Meiji Notebook

Kamisaka Sekka's woodblock "Butterflies" notebook epitomizes the revolutionary spirit of Meiji-era Japanese design. This exquisite piece showcases Sekka's mastery of traditional woodblock printing techniques, reimagined through a modernist lens. The delicate lepidoptera, rendered in bold, precise strokes, appear to float weightlessly across the surface, their wings a symphony of textures and tones.

Sekka's innovative use of negative space and asymmetrical composition challenges conventional aesthetics, reflecting Japan's cultural metamorphosis at the turn of the 20th century. Meanign this notebook transcends mere stationery, serving as a portable gallery of Sekka's visionary artistry. Each stroke and hue tells a story of a nation poised between reverence for tradition and an insatiable appetite for innovation.

Sekka's butterflies, frozen in eternal flight, invite the modern observer to reflect on the transformative power of art in an era of rapid change, making this notebook a tangible link to a pivotal moment in design history.

More by Kamisaka Sekka

Learn more about Kamisaka Sekka

• Produced in / shipped from: USA, UK & EU
• Ready when you are, wherever you're headed: At 6 x 8” (15.2 x 20.3cm) this wirebound notebook is the perfect size for every adventure. And the 60 sheets (120 pages) of 90gsm paper won't feather, bleed through or tear easily — ensuring your visions stay crystal clear.
• A friend who always listens and never judges: A wide open plain for your thoughts and dreams, plans and schemes. Jot down ideas for the next great American novel. Plan your dream wedding with ease. Or make getting through your to-do list feel like an adventure.
• Visions made sturdy: Let your creative juices flow uninhibited, knowing your notes will stay together. The strong, spiral coil binding means your pages won’t slip around easily or detach in your bag.
• Customize your creative side: Choose between 2 paper styles to customize your creativity. Stay organized and efficient with ruled pages, or choose graph pages if drawings and diagrams are more your style.

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.

+

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.

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