{"title":"Hachifusa Shuri","description":null,"products":[{"product_id":"glass-wares-with-plum-blossoms-hachifusa-shuri","title":"Glass-Wares with Plum Blossoms - Hachifusa Shūri","description":"\u003cp\u003eA refined Japanese surimono woodblock print featuring a still life of glass vessels and plum blossoms, accompanied by traditional calligraphy.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis woodblock print by Hachifusa Shūri belongs to the genre of surimono, which were privately commissioned prints often exchanged among members of poetry circles. These works typically combine refined imagery with kyōka, a form of humorous or satirical waka poetry. In this composition, the artist presents a still life arrangement featuring glass vessels, a patterned textile, and a delicate sprig of plum blossoms. The objects are placed against a neutral, unadorned background, which allows the subtle forms and muted colour palette to take precedence.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe print demonstrates the technical precision associated with the surimono tradition. The lines are thin and controlled, defining the silhouettes of the glassware and the organic curves of the plum flowers. The composition is flat, avoiding the use of deep perspective to maintain a decorative, balanced arrangement across the paper surface. The inclusion of calligraphy provides a rhythmic visual element that complements the physical objects, integrating text and image into a unified design. The colour scheme is restrained, relying on soft tones of teal, cream, and muted red to create a sense of quietude.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eHachifusa Shūri, while less documented than the major masters of the Edo period, displays a clear command of the aesthetic values prized by the literati of the time. The work reflects a preference for understated elegance and the appreciation of everyday objects elevated through artistic representation. The presence of the artist's seal and the poetic inscriptions suggest this print was intended for a sophisticated audience familiar with the conventions of the period. As a museum-grade fine art print, this piece offers a glimpse into the private artistic exchanges that flourished in nineteenth-century Japan, capturing a moment of stillness and poetic reflection.\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=\"\/sv\/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=\"\/sv\/products\/jo-and-uba-of-takasago-looking-at-the-rising-sun-totoya-hokkei\" 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;\"\u003eJo and Uba of Takasago Looking at the Rising Sun - Totoya Hokkei — Totoya Hokkei\u003c\/a\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Hachifusa Shūri","offers":[{"title":"Fine Art Poster \/ A4 (21x29.7 cm) \/ -","offer_id":58762058760527,"sku":null,"price":28.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Poster \/ A3 (29.7 x 42  cm) \/ -","offer_id":58762134552911,"sku":null,"price":35.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Poster \/ A2 (42 x 59.4  cm) \/ -","offer_id":58762134585679,"sku":null,"price":45.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Framed \/ A4 (21x29.7 cm) \/ Black frame","offer_id":58762134618447,"sku":null,"price":45.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Framed \/ A4 (21x29.7 cm) \/ Wood frame","offer_id":58762134651215,"sku":null,"price":45.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Framed \/ A4 (21x29.7 cm) \/ Dark wood frame","offer_id":58762134683983,"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":58762134716751,"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":58762134749519,"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":58762134782287,"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":58762134815055,"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":58762134847823,"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":58762134880591,"sku":null,"price":90.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0833\/9292\/1935\/files\/Glass-Wares-with-Plum-Blossoms_Poster_CompositorV1_1789295679233.jpg?v=1789296485"},{"product_id":"kitchen-utensils-with-greens-for-the-ceremony-on-january-7th-hachifusa-shuri","title":"Kitchen Utensils with Greens for the Ceremony on January 7th - Hachifusa Shūri","description":"\u003cp\u003eA delicate woodblock print by Hachifusa Shūri depicting traditional kitchen tools and herbs used for the Nanakusa-no-sekku festival.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis woodblock print by Hachifusa Shūri depicts a collection of kitchen implements arranged upon a wooden cutting board, accompanied by small sprigs of greens. The composition relates to the Nanakusa-no-sekku, a traditional Japanese festival observed on the seventh day of the first month. During this event, it is customary to consume a porridge containing seven varieties of spring herbs to ensure health and longevity throughout the coming year.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe artist employs a restrained aesthetic, typical of surimono prints, which were often commissioned for private circulation among poetry circles. The focus remains on the functional beauty of the objects: a heavy-bladed knife, a large wooden spoon, and a root vegetable. The lines are precise and clean, reflecting the technical mastery required for woodblock carving. The inclusion of calligraphy adds a layer of literary context, connecting the visual elements to the seasonal rituals of the period.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eUnlike the more commercial ukiyo-e prints of the era, this work prioritises a quiet, observational quality. The palette is muted, relying on soft earth tones and the natural colour of the paper to ground the subject matter. The arrangement of the tools suggests a moment of preparation, capturing the domestic activity associated with the festival. The print serves as a record of cultural practice, documenting the specific utensils and ingredients used in the preparation of the ceremonial meal. By isolating these items, the artist elevates mundane kitchen tasks into a subject worthy of artistic contemplation, demonstrating the Japanese appreciation for the beauty found in everyday objects and seasonal transitions.\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=\"\/sv\/products\/a-boat-upon-the-waters-utagawa-kuniyoshi\" 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;\"\u003eA Boat upon the Waters - Utagawa Kuniyoshi — Utagawa Kuniyoshi\u003c\/a\u003e\n\u003ca href=\"\/sv\/products\/fifty-three-stations-of-the-tokaido-inspired-by-famous-pictures-kanagawa-utagawa-kunisada\" 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;\"\u003eFifty-Three Stations of the Tōkaidō: Inspired by Famous Pictures (Kanagawa) - Utagawa Kunisada — Utagawa Kunisada\u003c\/a\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Hachifusa Shūri","offers":[{"title":"Fine Art Poster \/ A4 (21x29.7 cm) \/ -","offer_id":58762348757327,"sku":null,"price":28.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Poster \/ A3 (29.7 x 42  cm) \/ -","offer_id":58762387980623,"sku":null,"price":35.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Poster \/ A2 (42 x 59.4  cm) \/ -","offer_id":58762388013391,"sku":null,"price":45.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Framed \/ A4 (21x29.7 cm) \/ Black frame","offer_id":58762388046159,"sku":null,"price":45.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Framed \/ A4 (21x29.7 cm) \/ Wood frame","offer_id":58762388078927,"sku":null,"price":45.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Framed \/ A4 (21x29.7 cm) \/ Dark wood frame","offer_id":58762388111695,"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":58762388144463,"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":58762388177231,"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":58762388209999,"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":58762388242767,"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":58762388275535,"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":58762388308303,"sku":null,"price":90.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0833\/9292\/1935\/files\/Kitchen-Utensils-with-Greens-for-the-Ceremony-on-January-7th_Poster_CompositorV1_1789297855218.jpg?v=1789298571"},{"product_id":"flower-vase-with-stand-dress-hanging-on-a-clothesrack-hachifusa-shuri","title":"Flower Vase with Stand; Dress Hanging on a Clothesrack - Hachifusa Shūri","description":"\u003cp\u003eA minimalist Japanese woodblock print featuring a patterned garment on a rack and a small table, rendered with clean lines and a muted colour palette.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis woodblock print by Hachifusa Shūri presents a quiet, domestic arrangement. The composition is split between two primary elements: a dark, patterned garment draped over a simple wooden rack and a small, circular table or stand positioned in the foreground. The garment, rendered in deep tones, features a repeating pine-needle motif along its hem, contrasted by a light-coloured, chequered border. The fabric folds are depicted with clean, precise lines, suggesting the weight and texture of the textile.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe table, set upon a low red platform, provides a geometric counterpoint to the fluid lines of the hanging dress. The artist employs a minimalist approach, leaving significant negative space across the paper. This choice directs the viewer's attention to the specific forms of the objects and the subtle calligraphic inscriptions present on the right side of the print. These characters integrate the visual elements with the literary tradition often associated with Japanese printmaking of this period.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe colour palette is restrained, relying on black, white, and muted red to define the forms. The print avoids excessive ornamentation, favouring a balanced distribution of weight across the frame. The depiction of the pine motif on the garment suggests a seasonal or symbolic layer to the work, common in the aesthetic traditions of the era. The overall effect is one of stillness and careful observation of everyday objects, presented with the technical clarity characteristic of the woodblock medium. 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