Patchwork Fragments on Striped Ground – Shin Bijutsukai Framed Art Print
Included in *Shin Bijutsukai* (新美術海), the Kyoto design compendium assembled by Furuya Kōrin and printed by Unsōdō during the early twentieth century, this plate simulates a collage of scattered fabric swatches — a winged yellow phoenix on jade, a floral brocade in brown and cream, indigo-and-white folk motifs, and a fragment bearing a single kanji character — all scattered over a green-and-white striped ground dotted with small paisley-like medallions. Functioning almost as a sampler of Meiji-era textile motifs rather than a single unified pattern, this design offers a condensed survey of contemporaneous fabric aesthetics, from folk indigo dyeing to gilded brocade work. Its scrapbook energy suits eclectic, maximalist spaces or rooms already built around a mix of vintage textiles and ephemera, where visual density is welcomed rather than avoided. Rendered as a framed print with faithful color separation and a refined, gallery-ready finish, the piece appeals especially to collectors interested in kimono textile history, mixed-motif design, or the more playful, sampler-style plates that appear occasionally within the *Shin Bijutsukai* series.
Our photography is printed on premium Lustre paper, featuring a sophisticated partly glossy, partly matte finish that brings out rich depth and vibrant detail. Each print is produced on professional-grade 10 mil (0.25 mm) thick, 260 g/m² paper—the same quality trusted by galleries and fine art photographers worldwide.
