Traditional Patterns and Artisan Skills Combined: Beautiful and Practical Japanese Paper Notebooks
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.
One of the patterns, the ginkgo leaf, carries the meaning of "flame" and "calling good fortune."
We designed the patterns to modernize the good motifs of tradition into a contemporary lifestyle.
✔ Meticulous Artisan Skills: Carefully crafted at a specialized workshop in Kyoto, ensuring perfect quality
✔ Modern Traditional Patterns: Enjoy choosing from six types of patterns in two colors
✔ Durable and Long-lasting: Strongly bound with thread, making it very durable
✔ Also Perfect as a Gift: "Pattern of Happiness" conveys special thoughts
A Japanese Beauty That Makes Writing Enjoyable
Washi binding is a traditional Japanese manufacturing technique. It binds paper with thread, integrating the front and back sheets into one notebook.
The hand-stitched notebooks are charmingly tactile and become more enjoyable to use the more you open them.
Because the paper is firmly sewn with thread, the pages do not easily come loose, allowing for long-term use.
Highly compatible with fountain pens and ballpoint pens, the writing experience is outstanding. Perfect for diaries, travel journals, sketchbooks, poetry collections, idea notes, and more, they transform your daily writing into special moments.
The Allure of Hand-Dyed Washi Stands Out
The hand-dyed washi used in these washi-bound notebooks is carefully handcrafted by skilled artisans at a specialized workshop in Kyoto.
The deep colors and unique blends achieved through traditional techniques are captivating.
Looking at the ginkgo leaf pattern, you can feel the richness of the finely dyed colors exclusive to hand-dyeing.
Subtle gradations and delicate blends, impossible with machine production, bring out a one-of-a-kind beauty.
Each edition is carefully dyed by hand, creating warmth and depth that cannot be expressed by simple printing.
The meticulous craftsmanship highlights the beauty of Japanese tradition. Every time you use it, you can feel the meaning of traditional patterns and artisan skills.
Experience the charm of the harmony and warmth created by the artisans' handiwork.
Wishes and Prayers Embedded in the Ginkgo Leaf Pattern
The Flame of the Ginkgo Leaf Calls for Good Fortune
The autumn street trees, the ginkgo, have leaves dyed yellow like flames, and the streets look like golden carpets.
It is a scene that looks like a painting. This vibrant ginkgo has great vitality and some trees are over 1,000 years old.
It is believed that a divine spirit dwells in this life force, and ginkgo trees are often revered as sacred trees at temples and shrines.
People have wished for longevity from its strong life force, good luck from the spreading leaves, and financial fortune from the golden-colored leaves, praying in various ways inspired by the ginkgo's appearance.
Warm yellow tones,
A chic green two-color spread. While the colors blend harmoniously, each has its own character, making it ideal as a colorful item for everyday writing.
※ Because large sheets are cut to make these, there are individual differences in the placement of the pattern. Please understand this in advance.
Lineup of the "Pattern of Happiness" Series
In the "Pattern of Happiness" series by Fuwa Market, we offer designs that modernize six types of traditional patterns.
・ Ginkgo Leaf Pattern (Flame of the Ginkgo Leaf, Calling Good Fortune)
・ Ichomatsu Pattern (Checkered Pattern, Traditional Beauty)
・ Plum Blossom Pattern (Plum for Health and Disaster Prevention)
・ Seikaiha Pattern (Infinite Waves Symbolizing Abundance)
・ Nanten Pattern (Nandina for Warding Off Evil)
・ Pine Pattern (Pine as a Symbol of Prosperity)
Please select your favorite pattern and color the desk area elegantly.
"Artisan Skill × Traditional Patterns" Masterpieces Also Perfect as Gifts
The "Pattern of Happiness" series features special designs that incorporate the wishes embodied in traditional Japanese patterns. These are exquisite notebooks with craftsmanship that express the spirit of Wa (Japanese harmony) and are loved as precious presents for important people.
・For birthday presents to friends and family who love Japanese-style miscellaneous goods
・For congratulations on school entrance, graduation, advancement, employment, and other new beginnings
・As good luck charms and small gifts
・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.): 21cm (8.26in) × 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 notice some white spots or faint color unevenness.
These are characteristics of handmade work, so please understand before purchasing.
Valuing Connections with the Local Community and Society
All original products of Fuwa Market are carefully handcrafted by craftsmen based in Kyoto, Japan.
In addition, we collaborate with the related company's employment support facility "tomoni" to carry out some light work such as packaging preparation and tagging.
This partnership was born from the experience of the representative of Fuwa Market, Mr. Nishida, and his family.
By participating in the manufacturing site, we hope to create work within a range that connects users to confidence and joy, and we return the corresponding compensation (wages).
Fuwa Market values
“the skills of the craftsmen and the hands of those involved coming together to shape the products”
and cherishes such collaboration.
