Bamboo culms rise in layered arrangement, their varying scales creating atmospheric depth across the surface. Yuki preserves Furuya Korin's 1904 composition where Phyllostachys or Bambusa species appear through mist-like spatial ambiguity.
The original pattern emerges from early 20th century Japan when traditional motifs met modernizing aesthetic sensibilities. Korin depicted bamboo shoots at multiple scales: foreground stalks rendered with sharp detail, background elements fading into suggestion, creating depth unusual in flat pattern design. Segmented bamboo nodes, narrow leaves, vertical growth habits remain botanically recognizable despite artistic interpretation. Muted tonal palette—likely soft greens, greys, creams—supports the atmospheric quality, colours receding rather than advancing. The composition balances negative space with botanical form, reflecting Japanese design principles valuing emptiness as much as presence.
Digitally remastered and printed in Cornwall on eco-friendly substrate, the pattern translation maintains Korin's original spatial complexity whilst adapting to contemporary printing precision.
Yuki suits interiors embracing Japanese aesthetic philosophy or Scandinavian-Japanese fusion (Japandi). The muted palette and atmospheric depth complement minimal furnishings, natural materials, restrained colour schemes. Works in living rooms, bedrooms, meditation spaces where contemplative qualities enhance rather than merely decorate. The vertical bamboo orientation elongates perceived wall height. Consider full room application; the soft tones prevent overwhelming even continuous coverage.
TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS:
- Width: 75cm per roll
- Length: 7 metres
- Pattern alignment: Straight match
- Repeat: Moderate vertical repeat
- Installation: Butt joint
CARE: Wipe gently with damp cloth; the atmospheric pattern maintains its contemplative character despite minor marks.
BRING THIS HOME Where Korin's century-old bamboo meets contemporary walls, depth emerges from layered verticals remembering 1904 Japan.
