Asian Paintings & Prints

This collection brings together the painted and printed traditions of Asia — from Japanese woodblock prints and Chinese pith paintings to Indian chromolithographs and reverse glass art. Each piece reflects the dialogue between craftsmanship, devotion, and decorative beauty across centuries.

Every artwork represents time-honoured skill. Japanese woodblock prints were hand-carved and printed layer by layer, Chinese pith paintings were painted with fine squirrel-hair brushes onto delicate paper, and Indian miniatures and chromolithographs combined vibrant pigments with devotional storytelling. Together they reveal the refinement of Asian artistry and its enduring appeal in modern interiors.

Japanese Woodblock Prints

From the floating world of Edo to the elegance of Meiji, Ukiyo-e prints capture moments of beauty, theatre, and everyday life. Artists such as Kunisada, Toyokuni and Chikanobu turned wood and ink into layered works of remarkable precision. Their rhythm, negative space and seasonal motifs lend harmony and movement — perfect for serene, balanced interiors.

Chinese Pith Paintings & Reverse Glass Art

The Canton School produced exquisite pith paintings of birds, court scenes and junks, made for both domestic appreciation and the 19th-century export market. Each brushstroke sits delicately atop the fibrous paper, creating an almost translucent effect. Meanwhile, reverse glass paintings required painters to apply details in reverse order — a time-intensive process resulting in jewel-like clarity and mirrored luminosity, ideal for rooms seeking light and colour.

Indian Paintings & Chromolithographs

Indian art brings warmth and narrative depth to this collection. Jaipur school miniatures depict mythological themes in finely layered gouache, while Shekhawati chromolithographs and early advertising prints showcase the meeting of traditional imagery and modern printing. Their saturated colours and decorative borders lend richness to eclectic or maximalist interiors, pairing beautifully with carved wood or brass accents.

Displaying & Styling

Framed under glass and mounted with care, these works can be displayed singly as statements or grouped in salon arrangements. Their varied scales and palettes complement neutral walls, contemporary furniture and natural textures, creating a bridge between cultural heritage and modern design.

Craft, Patina & Preservation

Each painting or print bears subtle traces of its making — brush drag, foxing, or softened paper tone — that attest to age and authenticity. Handle gently, avoid direct sunlight, and enjoy how time enriches their surface with warmth and quiet depth.