Golden Crane Rising

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.

A red-crowned crane, tancho (丹頂), steps forward with its wings thrown wide, black flight feathers splashing ink across the page. Gold runs through the white wing like a mended crack. In Japan the crane stands for long life and good fortune. Kintsugi (金継ぎ, 'golden joinery') is the Japanese craft of mending broken pottery with lacquer and gold, so the repair becomes part of the object's story rather than something to hide.

Black, ivory and gold with the crane's small red crown, on a warm sand ground, printed on your choice of Matte or Fine Art (archival) paper.

WHERE TO HANG IT

• Above a sofa in a japandi living room
• Over a bed or a low dresser
• In an entryway
• In a study
• Paired with Kintsugi Dancing Crane

WHAT YOU GET

• A print of original digital artwork
• Matte: smooth 200 gsm paper
• Fine Art (archival): thick, softly textured 285 gsm paper, ideal for sumi-e ink
• Two shapes in one listing: 2:3 sizes 8x12 in (2:3), 12x18 in (2:3), 16x24 in (2:3), 20x30 in (2:3), 24x36 in (2:3); and 4:5 sizes 8x10 in (4:5), 16x20 in (4:5), 24x30 in (4:5). Each shape has its own composition, made to fit that frame. 8x12 is printed on Fine Art paper only.
• Unframed, so you can pick the frame that suits your space
• Made to order
• Part of the Kintsugi Series

HOW IT IS MADE

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.

SHIPPING

• Printed to order in 2–5 business days by JONDO, our print partner, then usually 2–5 business days to the US and 1–5 to the UK, with tracking.
• Ships worldwide

STYLE IT WITH

• Black or walnut frames
• Linen in sand or ivory
• Brass and dark ceramics
• Other Kintsugi Series prints, hung as a set

CARE

• Keep it out of long periods of direct sunlight
• Frame behind UV-protective glass to keep it looking its best
• Handle by the edges with clean hands
• Store flat or framed

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.