{"product_id":"designs-for-leather-kubo-shunman","title":"Designs for Leather - Kubo Shunman","description":"\u003cp\u003eA refined woodblock print by Kubo Shunman featuring decorative leatherwork patterns and elegant calligraphy, typical of the Edo period surimono tradition.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis woodblock print by Kubo Shunman presents a series of decorative motifs intended for leatherwork, a genre known as Yodoya-gawa. Shunman, a polymath of the Edo period, was a master of the surimono format, which typically involved high-quality paper and sophisticated printing techniques. These prints were often commissioned by poetry circles and private collectors, allowing for a level of technical refinement that exceeded standard commercial publications.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe composition features two distinct pattern studies. The larger design on the right displays a vertical, symmetrical arrangement of stylised organic forms, rendered in muted tones of olive green, soft red, and cream. The smaller design on the left focuses on a repeating, curvilinear motif that suggests a connection to traditional Japanese textile or leather ornamentation. The inclusion of calligraphic text provides a poetic context, linking the visual elements to the literary culture of the time.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eTechnically, the print demonstrates the precision of the woodblock medium. The subtle textures within the shapes, achieved through blind embossing or fine-line carving, indicate the skill of the carver and printer. The palette is restrained, relying on earthy hues that complement the tactile nature of the leather designs being represented. As a work of applied art, it offers a glimpse into the intersection of fashion, craft, and graphic design in late 18th-century Japan. The balance between the calligraphic script and the geometric patterns creates a structured, harmonious page layout that is characteristic of Shunman's aesthetic approach.\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=\"\/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=\"\/products\/night-rain-at-the-double-shelf-stand-suzuki-harunobu\" 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;\"\u003eNight Rain at the Double-Shelf Stand - Suzuki Harunobu — Suzuki Harunobu\u003c\/a\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Kubo Shunman","offers":[{"title":"Fine Art Poster \/ A4 (21x29.7 cm) \/ -","offer_id":58414109557071,"sku":null,"price":28.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Poster \/ A3 (29.7 x 42  cm) \/ -","offer_id":58414114734415,"sku":null,"price":35.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Poster \/ A2 (42 x 59.4  cm) \/ -","offer_id":58414114767183,"sku":null,"price":45.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Framed \/ A4 (21x29.7 cm) \/ Black frame","offer_id":58414114799951,"sku":null,"price":45.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Framed \/ A4 (21x29.7 cm) \/ Wood frame","offer_id":58414114832719,"sku":null,"price":45.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Framed \/ A4 (21x29.7 cm) \/ Dark wood frame","offer_id":58414114865487,"sku":null,"price":45.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Framed \/ A3 (29.7 x 42  cm) \/ Black frame","offer_id":58414114898255,"sku":null,"price":60.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Framed \/ A3 (29.7 x 42  cm) \/ Wood frame","offer_id":58414114931023,"sku":null,"price":60.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Framed \/ A3 (29.7 x 42  cm) \/ Dark wood frame","offer_id":58414114963791,"sku":null,"price":60.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Framed \/ A2 (42 x 59.4  cm) \/ Black frame","offer_id":58414114996559,"sku":null,"price":90.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Framed \/ A2 (42 x 59.4  cm) \/ Wood frame","offer_id":58414115029327,"sku":null,"price":90.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Framed \/ A2 (42 x 59.4  cm) \/ Dark wood frame","offer_id":58414115062095,"sku":null,"price":90.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0833\/9292\/1935\/files\/Designs-for-Leather_Poster_CompositorV1_1786118245709.jpg?v=1786118729","url":"https:\/\/www.solisprints.co.uk\/products\/designs-for-leather-kubo-shunman","provider":"Solis Prints","version":"1.0","type":"link"}