{"product_id":"japanese-washi-dyed-and-ink","title":"Japanese washi, dyed and sumi ink","description":"\u003cp\u003eA work by YURIKO YUCO YOSHIKAWA.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eTitle: Yorokobi no Haru (Spring of Joy) | Created in 2024\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eCombining traditional Japanese washi paper with ink and natural dyeing techniques, this washi paper art work captures the pure joy of spring's arrival. The washi paper was first dyed using Shibori — a meticulous resist-dyeing process — and then layered with expressive ink brushwork to bring the jubilation of the season to life.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003chr\u003e\u003ch3\u003eThe Story Behind This Work\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eThis work expresses the end of Japan's cold winter and the joyful arrival of spring, when all kinds of flowers bloom in abundance. The washi paper was first dyed in many colours using Shibori resist-dyeing, then further layered with multi-coloured sumi ink painting to bring the vibrant season to life.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eWashi paper has a delicate, refined quality that rewards careful handling. This piece represents not only artistic vision but also the artist's quiet perseverance and careful hand.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003chr\u003e\u003ch3\u003eDetails\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eTechniques — Shibori-zome + Sumi ink on Washi paper — a traditional Japanese washi paper art\u003cbr\u003eSize — 94.5 cm × 64.5 cm (37.2\" × 25.4\")\u003cbr\u003eMaterial — Washi paper, Sumi ink \/ Dyed with Shibori technique\u003c\/p\u003e\u003chr\u003e\u003ch3\u003eImportant — Texture \u0026amp; Handling\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe Shibori dyeing technique creates a three-dimensional texture with raised and recessed areas on the surface of the work. This texture is an intentional artistic expression.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe entire surface of this work — including the raised Shibori patterns and creased areas — has been reinforced by a Grade 1 certified master mounter (\u003cem\u003eHyogu-shi\u003c\/em\u003e). The Shibori textures were gently eased and smoothed before three layers of washi paper were carefully adhered by hand using traditional paste to the reverse side, providing thorough and lasting support across the whole work.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eWashi paper is sensitive to moisture and humidity. Store in a dry environment away from direct sunlight and high humidity. Avoid folding or creasing the work.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003chr\u003e\u003ch3\u003eTraditional Mounting \u0026amp; Finishing\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eThis artwork has been professionally finished using \u003cem\u003eHon-urachichi\u003c\/em\u003e — a traditional Japanese mounting technique performed by a certified \u003cem\u003eHyogu-shi\u003c\/em\u003e (master mounter) who holds a Grade 1 National Technical Skills Certificate in Mounting Arts (\u003cem\u003eGino Kentei\u003c\/em\u003e). In this process, three layers of washi paper are carefully adhered by hand using traditional paste, building up the backing one layer at a time. This reinforces the entire surface of the work, corrects any warping or creasing, and significantly enhances the long-term preservation of the work. It is the same meticulous technique used in the conservation of fine art and cultural heritage objects.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003chr\u003e\u003ch3\u003ePackaging \u0026amp; Shipping\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eEach artwork is carefully wrapped in PAT-certified archival tissue paper (ISO18916:2007) — the same standard used in museum and cultural heritage conservation — before being hand-packed by the artist in museum-quality archival packaging and shipped via DHL with full insurance and international tracking. As this work has been mounted using traditional \u003cem\u003eHon-urachichi\u003c\/em\u003e finishing, it is shipped flat and unrolled — at its full original dimensions — to preserve the integrity of the mounting.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eDomestic (Japan) — Yamato Transport or Japan Post, with tracking number.\u003cbr\u003eInternational — DHL or EMS with international tracking and insurance. A tracking number will be provided after dispatch.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eDelivered unframed. For framing reference: approximately 105 × 75 cm. Free worldwide shipping.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003chr\u003e\u003ch3\u003eCertificate of Authenticity\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eA Certificate of Authenticity is included with this artwork. \u003ca href=\"\/de\/pages\/certificate-of-authenticity\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e→ Learn more about our Certificate of Authenticity\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eAs each piece is a one-of-a-kind handmade artwork, we do not accept returns or exchanges.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eOne-of-a-kind \/ Handmade in Japan \/ Washi paper\u003c\/p\u003e\u003chr\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003ePrices are displayed in your local currency for reference. All orders are processed and charged in Japanese Yen (JPY).\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eA singular work of art — one of a kind in the world.\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eIn Shibori dyeing, the way the fabric takes colour changes with every bind. Even following the same process, no two patterns can ever be identical.\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eThis is not a mass-produced object. It is a singular work, born from accumulated time and mastery.\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eThe price reflects its rarity and the value of its creation.\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eThis is art that chooses its owner — made for those who understand its essential worth.\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eA presence unlike any other, worthy of your space and your sensibility.\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003chr\u003e\u003ch3\u003eAbout the Artist\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eYuriko Yuco Yoshikawa is both an artist and a Registered Nurse — a rare combination that shapes everything she creates.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eFor decades, she stood at the threshold between life and death, witnessing pain, dignity, and quiet moments of grace. She held the hands of those departing. She understood, more deeply than most, what it means to be alive.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eWhen she set down her nurse's uniform and took up her brush, that knowledge did not leave her. It became her art.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eEvery work she creates carries that gaze — the gaze of someone who has truly seen what a human life is worth.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eAs a nurse, and as an artist — her deepest wish is to bring love and light to every person in the world.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eHer works have been selected and awarded at over 15 international exhibitions across Japan, France, Spain, Monaco, and Italy. A formally recognised member of the \u003cstrong\u003eArt Maison Selecting Committee (A.M.S.C.), Spain Headquarters\u003c\/strong\u003e — an international arts organisation spanning France, Japan, and Spain — her name is permanently inscribed on the monument \u003cem\u003e\"LA VOZ DEL ARTE PARA CALMAR EL MUNDO\"\u003c\/em\u003e (The Voice of Art to Calm the World), erected in Puebla de la Sierra, Madrid, Spain. Her work is featured in \u003cem\u003eArt Maison Vol. 30\u003c\/em\u003e, published in 2026.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eEach work is one of a kind. Once sold, it is gone forever.\u003c\/em\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cem\u003eAdditional award-winning works are available upon private inquiry.\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/de\/pages\/about\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eView Artist Profile \u0026amp; Exhibition History\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003chr\u003e\u003ch3\u003eExhibition History — This Work\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eThis work is a new piece completed in 2026, created by adding sumi ink painting over an existing Shibori-dyed base. It has not yet been submitted to any exhibition.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003chr\u003e\u003ch3\u003eQuestions Before You Purchase?\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eFor high-value, one-of-a-kind works, we warmly welcome any questions you may have before placing your order — about the artwork, materials, shipping, or anything else. 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