Whisper of the Iris
アイリスのささやき
Ready-to-hang Premium Wooden Framed Poster With Museum-Quality Matte Paper
White Iris Woodblock Illustration – 1890-Inspired
A single white iris blooms quietly on a field of soft, light brown paper. Its petals are edged in red, like a breath held at the edge of speech. Below, slender green leaves rise with quiet poise — nothing rushed, nothing wasted. At the top left, the calligraphic mark reads “hōtsū”, a quiet nod to classical illustration plates from ancient Japanese botanical texts.
Rendered in the spirit of 1890s nihonga and woodblock printing, the lines are clean, the tones delicate — neither ornamental nor plain, but balanced in that subtle way known only to nature and the hand that observes it well.
This is not just an image of a flower — it is a gesture of still beauty. A moment of study, held in print. A whisper from the past, preserved through paper and ink.
Rooted in the heart of Onko Chishin — 温故知新: To revisit old knowledge, and let it shape the present with grace.
For those who find elegance in restraint, and meaning in the smallest curve of a petal.
Our ready-to-hang premium wooden frames, crafted from responsibly sourced oak or ash, feature unique wood grains for added character. The posters are printed on master's edition, museum-quality paper—off-white, uncoated, and ideal for those seeking world-class quality:
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Ready-to-hang: Includes hanging kit, ready to hang directly on the wall.
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Frame Material: Responsibly sourced oak and ash wood.
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Frame Measurements: 20mm (0.79") thick and wide, wider than the classic 14mm (0.55") frame.
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Paper Weight: 250 gsm (110 lb), thickness: 0.29 mm (11.4 mils), ideal for fine art.
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Paper Finishing: Matte, uncoated, natural white, archival museum-quality paper.
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Protection: Shatterproof plexiglass protects the poster.
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Sustainable Paper: FSC-certified materials or equivalent.
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Available Sizes: 15 sizes in inches (US&CA) and cms (rest of the world).
Learn about paper types and their unique textures and finishes here.
No minimum orders, printed and shipped on demand.
