Kirin ✨
This is a small limited edition set of prints featuring the kirin, a rare and powerful mythical animal seen in Japanese folklore. The kirin is a good omen, and despite being immensely strong it chooses to walk so lightly or fly so as not to trample other beings or plants. It appears before times of peace and happiness and I hope these prints help to bring joy into your home. 😊
While every linocut print is unique, this edition is especially varied as they are printed on a selection of handmade Japanese papers from Gokayama Washi and Awagami Factory. This gives each individual print has a distinctive atmosphere.
These are reduction prints, meaning one block was used to print all colors. Firstly I carved and printed the yellow, then I carved away more of the block and printed the red, and finally I carved away most of the block leaving just the black elements for printing.
This means the block is destroyed and no more prints can be made.
7 print edition
Paper sizes:
1/7: 198mm x 276mm (hand cut with deckle edge)
2-7/7: 162mm x 228mm
Printed area:
150mm x 200mm
¥4200/£25/€28 + Postage
These prints are hand carved and hand printed without a press. I check each print carefully but please understand there may be some small imperfections or variations that make each print unique.
Printing block carved and ready for printing the 2nd layer (red).
Pulling the test print off the block.
Using a variety of handmade Japanese papers creates a unique atmosphere for each print. Please contact me to discuss paper selection.
I have only a few Kirin prints left for sale, and once they’re gone I can’t print any more!
If you’d like to order a print or ask any questions, please get in touch with me via the contact page. I offer low-cost international shipping. 🌏 ♥️