{"product_id":"bed-clothing-ryuryukyo-shinsai","title":"Bed-clothing - Ryūryūkyo Shinsai","description":"\u003cp\u003eA refined surimono woodblock print by Ryūryūkyo Shinsai, depicting folded bed-clothing with delicate textile patterns and accompanying calligraphy.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis woodblock print by Ryūryūkyo Shinsai is a fine example of a surimono, a genre of privately commissioned prints often exchanged among members of poetry circles in Edo-period Japan. Unlike commercial prints intended for mass distribution, surimono were produced with high-quality materials and sophisticated printing techniques, such as embossing and metallic pigments, to reflect the refined tastes of their patrons.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe composition depicts a folded set of bed-clothing, rendered with a focus on the texture and pattern of the textiles. The blue-striped outer garment rests atop a red fabric base, accompanied by a small, patterned pillow or accessory. The inclusion of calligraphic text suggests this print was associated with a specific poetry gathering or literary club, where the visual subject matter often complemented the themes of the accompanying verses. Shinsai, a student of Katsushika Hokusai, was known for his precise draughtsmanship and his ability to capture the quiet dignity of everyday objects.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe print demonstrates the characteristic flat perspective and clean lines of the Ukiyo-e tradition. The colour palette is restrained, relying on the contrast between the cool blue of the garment and the warm red of the underlying cloth. The presence of a small butterfly motif on the fabric adds a subtle decorative element, typical of the period's interest in nature and seasonal symbolism. This work provides a glimpse into the domestic aesthetic of the early nineteenth century, where even functional items were elevated through artistic representation. The paper retains its original texture, and the printing remains crisp, allowing the viewer to appreciate the delicate registration of the woodblocks used to create the various patterns and folds.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"margin-top:2rem;padding-top:1.5rem;border-top:1px solid #e5e5e5;\"\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"font-size:0.85rem;color:#888;font-weight:600;margin:0 0 0.75rem;text-transform:uppercase;letter-spacing:0.05em;\"\u003eYou might also like\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"display:flex;flex-wrap:wrap;gap:0.5rem;\"\u003e\n\u003ca href=\"\/en-nz\/products\/mountains-and-rivers-along-the-kisokaido-utagawa-hiroshige\" style=\"display:inline-block;background:#f8f9fa;border:1px solid #e5e5e5;border-radius:20px;padding:0.35rem 0.85rem;font-size:0.8rem;color:#2a555a;font-weight:500;text-decoration:none !important;background-image:none !important;\"\u003eMountains and Rivers Along the Kisokaidō - Utagawa Hiroshige — Utagawa Hiroshige\u003c\/a\u003e\n\u003ca href=\"\/en-nz\/products\/untitled-lovers-in-interior-kitagawa-utamaro\" style=\"display:inline-block;background:#f8f9fa;border:1px solid #e5e5e5;border-radius:20px;padding:0.35rem 0.85rem;font-size:0.8rem;color:#2a555a;font-weight:500;text-decoration:none !important;background-image:none !important;\"\u003eUntitled (Lovers in Interior) - Kitagawa Utamaro — Kitagawa Utamaro\u003c\/a\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Ryūryūkyo Shinsai","offers":[{"title":"Fine Art Framed \/ A4 (21x29.7 cm) \/ Black frame","offer_id":58455854186831,"sku":null,"price":220.0,"currency_code":"NZD","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Framed \/ A4 (21x29.7 cm) \/ Dark wood frame","offer_id":58455854252367,"sku":null,"price":220.0,"currency_code":"NZD","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Framed \/ A3 (29.7 x 42  cm) \/ Dark wood frame","offer_id":58455854350671,"sku":null,"price":290.0,"currency_code":"NZD","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Framed \/ A2 (42 x 59.4  cm) \/ Black frame","offer_id":58455854383439,"sku":null,"price":450.0,"currency_code":"NZD","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Framed \/ A2 (42 x 59.4  cm) \/ Dark wood frame","offer_id":58455854448975,"sku":null,"price":450.0,"currency_code":"NZD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0833\/9292\/1935\/files\/Bed-clothing_Poster_CompositorV1_1786251366473.jpg?v=1786493039","url":"https:\/\/www.solisprints.com\/en-nz\/products\/bed-clothing-ryuryukyo-shinsai","provider":"Solis Prints","version":"1.0","type":"link"}