{"product_id":"famous-products-of-ryuko-kabocha-soen","title":"Famous Products of Ryūkō - Kabocha Sōen","description":"\u003cp\u003eA woodblock print from the 1787 book Famous Products of Ryūkō, depicting courtesans and seasonal decorations in the Yoshiwara district.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis woodblock print originates from the illustrated book Famous Products of Ryūkō (Ryūkō meibutsu shi), published around 1787. The work provides a visual catalogue of the Yoshiwara pleasure district, documenting the figures and customs associated with the area. The title, Ryūkō, serves as a poetic reference to the willow-lined streets of the district, while the term meibutsu refers to local specialties or notable items.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe composition is divided into two distinct panels. The right panel depicts a group of courtesans, their kimonos decorated with patterns that reflect the aesthetic preferences of the Edo period. Their hair is styled in elaborate arrangements, typical of the high-ranking women of the pleasure quarters. The left panel introduces a more symbolic element, featuring a kadomatsu, a traditional Japanese decoration made of pine and bamboo, placed near a water barrel. This inclusion suggests a seasonal context, specifically the New Year period, which was a time of significant activity and celebration within the district.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eKabocha Sōen employs a refined line quality, characteristic of the Ukiyo-e tradition, to define the figures and the surrounding environment. The colour palette is restrained, relying on soft blues, greens, and warm paper tones to create a balanced visual experience. The text integrated into the upper sections of the print consists of kyōka, or comic verse, which was a popular literary form among the urban population of the time. These poems often provide commentary on the subjects depicted, adding a layer of wit to the visual representation. This print functions as both a record of contemporary fashion and a piece of social documentation, capturing the atmosphere of the Yoshiwara through a combination of illustration and calligraphy.\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\/shimosuwa-from-sixty-nine-stations-of-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;\"\u003eShimosuwa, from Sixty-Nine Stations of the Kisokaidō - Utagawa Hiroshige — Utagawa Hiroshige\u003c\/a\u003e\n\u003ca href=\"\/sv\/products\/new-year-street-performers-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;\"\u003eNew Year Street-Performers - Kitagawa Utamaro — Kitagawa Utamaro\u003c\/a\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Kabocha Sōen","offers":[{"title":"Fine Art Poster \/ A4 (21x29.7 cm) \/ -","offer_id":59051755241807,"sku":null,"price":28.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Poster \/ A3 (29.7 x 42  cm) \/ -","offer_id":59051798430031,"sku":null,"price":35.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Poster \/ A2 (42 x 59.4  cm) \/ -","offer_id":59051798462799,"sku":null,"price":45.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Framed \/ A4 (21x29.7 cm) \/ Black frame","offer_id":59051798495567,"sku":null,"price":45.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Framed \/ A4 (21x29.7 cm) \/ Wood frame","offer_id":59051798528335,"sku":null,"price":45.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Framed \/ A4 (21x29.7 cm) \/ Dark wood frame","offer_id":59051798561103,"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":59051798593871,"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":59051798626639,"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":59051798659407,"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":59051798692175,"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":59051798724943,"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":59051798757711,"sku":null,"price":90.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0833\/9292\/1935\/files\/Famous-Products-of-Ry-k-_Poster_CompositorV1_1791423319936.jpg?v=1791424289","url":"https:\/\/www.solisprints.co.uk\/sv\/products\/famous-products-of-ryuko-kabocha-soen","provider":"Solis Prints","version":"1.0","type":"link"}