Traditional patterns and artisan skills intertwined, a beautiful and practical Washi notebook
The "Pattern of Happiness" series is an original design born from the traditional Japanese patterns that embody the meaning of "wishing for happiness," created together with a textile designer Fuwa Market.
One of the patterns, Nanten, is a plant cherished since ancient times as a "demon repellent" and "evil remover."
We designed the good fortune brought by the pattern into a modern lifestyle.
✔ Exquisite artisan skills: Carefully crafted one by one at a specialized workshop in Kyoto
✔ Modern traditional patterns: Enjoy choosing from six types of patterns in two colors
✔ Durable and long-lasting: Strongly woven with fibers, very durable
✔ Also perfect as a high-quality gift: "Pattern of Happiness" conveys special thoughts
A Japanese beauty that makes writing enjoyable
Washi is a traditional Japanese papermaking technique. Fibers are tightly woven to unify the front and back paper into one notebook.
The hand-crafted notebooks, carefully woven, become more charming the more you use them with a pleasant feeling.
Because the fibers are tightly woven, the pages do not easily come loose, allowing long-term use with affection.
Highly compatible with fountain pens, writing feels smooth. Perfect for diaries, travel journals, sketchbooks, poetry collections, idea notes, and more—turning your daily writing into a special time.
Detail where the charm of hand-dyeing stands out
The hand-dyed Washi paper used in this Washi notebook is carefully handcrafted one by one by skilled artisans specializing in friend Washi dyeing at a workshop in Kyoto.
The deep colors and unique blends created by traditional techniques are truly captivating.
Looking at the dyed paper, you can feel the subtle layering of colors unique to hand-dyeing.
Subtle gradations and shades create a unique beauty that can only be achieved through handcrafted work.
Each edition is carefully dyed, giving rise to warmth and depth that cannot be expressed by simple printing.
The craftsmanship highlights the delicate Japanese beauty in every detail. Each time you use it, you can feel the meaning of Japanese artisan skills and traditional patterns.
Experience the charm of this harmonious warmth born from artisan craftsmanship.
Wishes and prayers embedded in the Nanten pattern
Nanten as a demon repellent
Nanten is a plant passed down from China during the Heian period, valued as a medicinal herb that suppresses curses since ancient times.
From the end of autumn to early winter, it bears many bright red fruits, symbolizing the wish to "turn hardships into blessings" from the reading of "nan" meaning difficulty and "ten" meaning to turn.
Also, placing it near the entrance is believed to ward off evil spirits, giving it the meaning of a demon repellent.
In the Edo period's Hyakka Jiten (Encyclopedia of a Hundred Professions), it is written that "planting Nanten prevents fires," and many households planted it as a talisman to protect their homes from fire disasters.
A warm red series,
and a gentle blue series in two colors are available. While the colors are subdued, they have personality and are perfect as a colorful item for your daily writing.
※ Because large sheets are cut to make them, there are individual differences in the placement of the dyed paper. Please understand this in advance.
Lineup of the "Pattern of Happiness" series
The "Pattern of Happiness" series by Fuwa Market offers designs that modernize six types of traditional patterns.
・ Silver willow pattern (the silver willow’s warmth calls good luck)
・ Ichimatsu pattern (checkered traditional beauty)
・ Plum pattern (plum for health and disaster prevention)
・ Seikaiha pattern (infinite waves symbolizing abundance)
・ Nanten pattern (Nanten as a demon repellent)
・ Pine pattern (pine as a symbol of prosperity)
Please choose your favorite pattern and color to brighten your desk beautifully.
"Artisan skills × Traditional patterns" masterpieces are also perfect as gifts
The "Pattern of Happiness" series is a special design that incorporates the wishes held by traditional Japanese patterns. It is a high-quality craft loved as a present for important people, conveying the heart of Japan.
・For birthday presents to friends and family who love Japanese miscellaneous goods,
・For celebrations such as entrance ceremonies, graduation ceremonies, advancement celebrations, and employment celebrations for those starting a new chapter in life,
・As lucky charms and small gifts that call for good fortune,
・As souvenirs for people overseas
Why not choose your favorite design and add a touch of Japanese color to your daily life?
【Product Details】
・Size (approx.): Width 21cm (8.26in) × Height 14.8cm (5.82in) × Thickness 5mm (0.19in)
・Material: Cover paper / Original hand-dyed Japanese paper, Inner paper / Paper
・Number of pages: 50P
・Made in: Japan (Kyoto)
【Please Note】
The Japanese paper used in this product is all hand-dyed one by one by craftsmen in Kyoto. Therefore, you may see some white spots or slight color variations.
These are characteristics of handmade work, so please understand this before making your purchase.
Valuing Connections with the Local Community and Society
All original products of Fuwa Market are carefully handmade by craftsmen based in Kyoto, Japan.
With this in mind, we collaborate with the employment support organization "tomoni" to assist with some light work such as packaging preparation and tagging.
This partnership was born from the experience of the representative of Fuwa Market, the Nishida family.
By participating in the manufacturing site, we aim to create work where users can connect with confidence and joy, and we offer compensation (wages) for this.
Fuwa Market values the collaboration of
"Craftsmen’s skills and the hands of related people coming together to form products"
and cherishes such partnerships.
