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Letterpress with a touch of love: Prints by Hijirik

Posted by: naomi @ 11:12 am in featured shops, letterpress

I love the look of letterpress.

There’s something about the smell of inks and the way the paper feels as you run your fingers over the slightly indented text that makes me sad to think it’s a dying art form that may one day disappear. While browsing Etsy the other day, I came across a lovely letterpress shop run by the sweetest girl, Hijirik, who also owns Hijirik Design Studio.

Born in Japan, Hijiri immigrated to the United States after graduating from the Graphic Design Institute in Tokyo. In November 2008, after studying the techniques of letterpress at Cooper Union in New York, she opened shop. Each product is printed and crafted by hand with passion.

There’s something simple and innocent about her work that I really enjoy. Inks are soy based – very eco-friendly!

Cucina Live what you love M is for mother

Visit her etsy shop to view additional prints.

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July 23, 2009 @ 11:51 am

oh wow, thank you soo much for the wonderful mention!!! Super excited! :)

July 23, 2009 @ 12:03 pm

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July 23, 2009 @ 12:38 pm

Oh yes, Hijiri is so amazingly talented. I can’t say enough about her talent, her professionalism, her sweet spirit and her incredible eye—she has played a huge role in my business and I am going to have her do my business cards—a lucky girl I am :) Thanks for sharing this :)

July 23, 2009 @ 6:36 pm

Hijiri’s work is just plain awesome! It’s an honor to say I get to work with her. Where would I be with the incredible Hijiri K.!!

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