Traditional Patterns and Craftsmanship Woven Together, Beautiful and Practical Goshuincho (Stamp Books)
The “Pattern of Happiness” series is an original design that blends traditional Japanese patterns, which carry the meaning of wishing for happiness, with a textile designer’s creativity.
One of the series’ motifs is the plum blossom, loved by people since ancient times for its beauty, vitality, nobility, and fragrant elegance.
We designed the pattern to modernize the good motifs of tradition into a contemporary lifestyle.
✔ Meticulous Craftsmanship: Carefully crafted one by one at a specialized workshop in Kyoto
✔ Modern Traditional Patterns: Enjoy the fun of choosing from six types of patterns and two colors
✔ Also Perfect as Elegant Gifts: The “Pattern of Happiness” conveys special thoughts
Enrich Your Enjoyment of Visiting Shrines and Temples
The goshuincho (stamp book) size is a standard large size of 18cm by 12cm (B6). It is a convenient size that makes it easy to write and allows you to neatly attach your goshuin stamps.
With a snake belly fold, the total number of pages is 48 (24 sheets).
Because it is folded with one long sheet of paper like an accordion, when opened, you can see multiple goshuin stamps at a glance.
Of course, the goshuincho can also be used for various purposes beyond temple and shrine visits, such as for mini notebooks, scrapbooks, travel notes, recipe notebooks, and collections of works, which adds to its charm.
Each time you hold it in your hands, your heart is calmed, making your shrine and temple visits even richer moments.
Craftsmanship That Stands Out in Hand-Dyed Paper
The hand-dyed washi paper used for this goshuincho is carefully handcrafted one by one by skilled craftsmen specializing in friend washi dyeing at a professional workshop in Kyoto.
The deep colors and unique blends created by traditional techniques are captivating.
Looking closely at the fibers, you can feel the subtle layering of colors unique to hand-dyeing.
Subtle variations in intensity and gradation bring out a unique beauty that only handcrafted work can express.
Each copy is carefully dyed, creating depth and warmth that cannot be expressed by simple printing.
The hand-dyed washi paper for the cover is also handcrafted one by one by Kyoto’s box-making craftsmen. Each subtle difference in expression brings out a special feeling just for you.
We invite you to experience the charm of the warm texture and unique blend created by the artisans’ craftsmanship.
Wishes and Prayers Woven into Plum Blossom Patterns
Plum Blossom for Health and Disaster Prevention
A lovely flower that blooms proudly in the cold wind and frost. Along with its faint sweet fragrance, it heralds the early arrival of spring.
The calm winter scenery of red, pink, and white gentle colors makes you feel the breath of life.
Many songs in Japan’s oldest anthology, the "Manyoshu," use the plum blossom as a theme, enchanting people since ancient times.
Speaking of plum blossoms as a motif, it is based on the tea “Daifuku-cha,” which includes dried plums and kombu (kelp). Its origin dates back to the Heian period when Emperor Murakami drank it during illness and recovered.
It became a drink to wish for a year free of illness and disaster.
The colors are a warm red series,
and a bright, pop yellow series. While the colors harmonize, each has its own personality, making them perfect as a goshuincho item to color your shrine visits.
※ Because they are made by cutting large sheets of paper, there are individual differences in the placement of the fibers. Please understand this.
Lineup of the “Pattern of Happiness” Series
The “Pattern of Happiness” series by Fuwa Market offers designs that modernize six types of traditional patterns.
・ Ginkgo Pattern (Ginkgo’s burning, calling luck)
・ Ichimatsu Pattern (checkered Ichimatsu, traditional beauty)
・ Plum Blossom Pattern (Plum for health and disaster prevention)
・ Blue Ocean Wave Pattern (symbol of abundance with infinite waves)
・ Nanten Pattern (Nandina for warding off evil)
・ Pine Pattern (Pine as a symbol of prosperity)
"Craftsmanship × Traditional Patterns" masterpieces are also perfect as gifts
The "Pattern of Happiness" series is a special design that incorporates wishes held by traditional Japanese patterns. It is a high-quality craftsmanship that is loved as a present for important people and allows you to feel the spirit of harmony.
・A birthday present for those who enjoy Goshuincho collecting
・A small gift for friends who have just started Goshuincho collecting
・A souvenir for people abroad
Why not choose a design you like and add a touch of Japanese color to your daily life?
【Product Details】
・Size (approx.): Height 18cm (7.08inch) × Width 12cm (4.72inch) × Thickness 1.5cm (0.59inch)
・Weight (approx.): 180g
・Materials: Cover paper / Original hand-dyed Japanese paper, Inner paper / Calligraphy paper
・Page count: Snake stomach type 12 pages 24 sheets
・Origin: Japan (Kyoto)
【Please Note】
The Japanese paper used in this product is hand-dyed one by one by Kyoto craftsmen. Therefore, you may see some white spots or slight color variations.
As a characteristic of handmade work, we kindly ask for your understanding before purchasing.
Connections with the region and society are also important
All Fuwa Market original products are carefully crafted by Kyoto artisans who have started their craft in Kyoto, Japan.
Therefore, some light work such as packaging preparation and tagging is carried out in collaboration with the affiliated company’s employment support program "tomoni".
This partnership was born from the experience of Fuwa Market’s representative, Nishida, and his family.
By participating in the manufacturing site, we ask for work within a scope that connects users’ confidence and joy, and we return the corresponding compensation (wages).
Fuwa Market values the collaboration of "
'The skills of artisans and the hands of related people come together to shape the products'
" very highly.
