Kakitsubata, Blue Iris by the Water

Every Yugen piece is a digital design inspired by sumi-e ink painting, developed with the help of digital and AI tools and finished in the studio. Each one is a print, not a hand-painted original, made to order by JONDO, our print partner, including for UK and EU orders.

8x12 is printed on Fine Art paper only.

Three indigo iris blooms rise above still water, their petals traced in fine dark veining against a quiet cream ground, with two unopened buds and a faint reflection below; the iris, or kakitsubata, has long appeared in classical Japanese painting tied to early summer, and this piece keeps that same quiet attention through sumi-e inspired ink work, printed to order, suited to a reading nook, hallway, or any quiet wall that can hold one strong, still image.

Every Yugen piece is a digital design inspired by sumi-e ink painting, developed with the help of digital and AI tools and finished in the studio. Each one is a print, not a hand-painted original, made to order by JONDO, our print partner, including for UK and EU orders.

WHERE IT BELONGS

- Reading nook or window seat

- Hallway or entryway wall

- Bedroom above a dresser

- Quiet study or meditation corner

THE DETAILS

- Matte: smooth 200 gsm paper

- Fine Art (archival): thick, softly textured 285 gsm paper, ideal for sumi-e ink

- Available in multiple sizes

- Made to order

- Unframed

- Part of the Botanical Series

FULFILLMENT

- Printed to order in the USA. Ships in 2–5 business days, then usually 2–5 business days to your door, with tracking.

- Worldwide shipping available

PAIRS BEAUTIFULLY WITH

- Sage or moss green textiles

- Pale linen curtains

- Simple walnut or oak frame

- Unglazed ceramic vases

- Soft grey or cream bedding

CARE INSTRUCTIONS

- Avoid prolonged direct sunlight

- Frame behind UV-protective glass for archival display

- Handle by edges with clean hands

- Store flat or framed

ABOUT YUGEN PRINT

An independent studio operating between Kobe, Japan and New Zealand, creating original Japanese-aesthetic wall art rooted in wabi-sabi philosophy.

Matte: smooth 200 g/m² paper, lighter and non-glossy.

Fine Art: thick, softly textured 285 g/m² archival paper, ideal for sumi-e ink.

Printed to order in 2–5 business days, then usually 2–5 business days to the US and 1–5 to the UK. Free shipping to the US, UK, EU and Australia. International orders may be subject to local customs duties and import taxes. Shipping policy

Every print is made to order, so we can't accept returns for change of mind. If your print arrives damaged, has a printing defect or isn't what you ordered, we'll replace it free of charge or issue a full refund. Return and refund policy

Keep it out of long periods of direct sunlight, and frame it behind UV-protective glass to keep it looking its best. Handle by the edges with clean hands, and store flat or framed. Wipe off any dust gently with a clean, dry cloth.