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Ko Kado
AGOBAY Set of 4 ‘karakami’ greeting cards
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Description
Handmade cards make the joy of writing and receiving them even greater. This AGOBAY exclusive presents four 'karakami', each with an envelope and blank sheet of paper, that exude a serene beauty and provide space for expressions of gratitude, heartfelt invitations, or any other sentiment that you want to share. The design draws on a natural palette, employs a depth of texture and features a subtle luminescent effect.
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AGOBAY Showroom ZurichWhen you hold any of the four cards you realise that no detail has been rushed in their creation. They are meticulously handmade from start to finish.
After Kyoto-based Ko Kado, known as Kamisoe, defines a design, he skilfully carves intricate patterns onto woodblocks. Using a combination of coloured pigments, including iron oxide, chalk and mica isinglass powder, he delicately affixes them to the paper using a bowl-shaped tool and ‘funori’, a glue plant commonly used in Japanese textiles. Each print is pressed by hand, and as the paper is gently peeled back, the design is revealed. These tasks are undertaken by hand, resulting in subtle variations and imperfections.
Crafting paper for projects ranging from world-class restaurants to boutique hotels and invitations for maison brands, each original design is tailored to the project and created through a simple printing process.
Situated in a former barbershop within Kyoto’s textile district, Nishijin, Ko Kado’s studio and shop Kamisoe are nestled against a backdrop of tradition, heritage and craft.
The set includes 4 greeting cards, 4 envelopes and 4 blank sheets.
Cards: 14g, length 20 cm, width 20 cm Envelopes: length 22 cm, width 22 cm Blank sheets: length 19.9 cm, width 19.9 cm
Cards: Echizen-made vellum paper Envelopes and blank sheet: uncoated paper
While our ‘karakami’ are highly durable, they are delicate and need to be handed with care. Since paper is made from natural materials that can react to the environment, we recommend storing the hand-printed paper away from direct sunlight to avoid changes in colour. Ideally, choose a storage location that isn’t excessively dry or humid. Avoid direct contact with heat, water and oil. Touching the paper with varnished fingernails may leave traces on the surface.
Every card set is meticulously packaged to ensure its safe delivery. In the rare event of any damage occurring during shipping, please contact us within a week of delivery. As our objects are crafted in small batches and often made to order by our artisans, we regretfully do not accept any returns.
