Winding the thread, no.9 from Joshoku kaiko tewaza-gusa, c.1800
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About Reproduction
Bring the timeless beauty of Kitagawa Utamaro's Winding the thread, no.9 from Joshoku kaiko tewaza-gusa, c.1800 into your home with a handmade oil painting reproduction. Carefully recreated on canvas by skilled artists using traditional techniques, this piece captures the delicate brushwork, subtle light, and vibrant color of the original masterpiece. With museum-level quality and rich texture, it brings elegance and artistic depth to any space. Enjoy free shipping and make this masterpiece a part of your personal collection.
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Original Description
In Utamaro’s delicate woodblock print Winding the Thread, No. 9 from Joshoku Kaiko Tewaza-gusa (c. 1800), the viewer is drawn into an intimate moment of quiet industry. A graceful woman, typical of Utamaro’s celebrated bijin-ga ("beautiful women") genre, is depicted meticulously winding silk thread, her posture and flowing kimono rendered with exquisite precision. The soft gradations of color and fine linework showcase Utamaro’s mastery of ukiyo-e, capturing both the elegance of Edo-period aesthetics and the poetic simplicity of daily labor. This print is part of a rare series documenting women’s textile work, reflecting Utamaro’s anthropological curiosity and elevating domestic crafts to high art. As one of Japan’s most influential ukiyo-e artists, Utamaro’s work bridged the worlds of art and popular culture, with this piece exemplifying his ability to transform mundane tasks into vignettes of timeless beauty.
For display, this print’s muted earth tones—soft browns, ochres, and pale blues—make it adaptable to both traditional and minimalist interiors. In a study or home office, it would harmonize with warm wood finishes and linen textiles, while a floated frame with a subtle gold liner would accentuate its Edo-period elegance. Ideal for small to medium walls, the composition’s vertical format suits narrow spaces like hallway niches or above a low console. Pair it with other ukiyo-e works or contemporary ceramics to create a cross-cultural dialogue, ensuring nearby lighting (preferably warm-toned) highlights its delicate details. Avoid cluttered arrangements; let its quiet narrative shine as a standalone statement. For offices, it offers a meditative counterpoint to modern productivity, its historical craftsmanship inspiring focus and appreciation for slow, deliberate work.
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Lead Time & Shipping
When you order this oil painting replica, it typically takes 2-3 weeks to paint. If the artwork is more complex, it might need a little more time to ensure the best quality. Once it's ready, we'll send you a photo for your approval. After you give the green light, we'll ship it to you for free.
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Return & Refund
We believe in the quality of our hand-painted oil painting reproductions, and your satisfaction is our priority. If for any reason, you are not completely satisfied with your purchase, we offer a 45-day return policy. You can return your artwork within 45 days of receipt and receive a full refund. Please note that the artwork must be returned in the original packaging and in the same condition as it was received.
