Traditional patterns and artisan skills intertwined, beautifully practical Japanese paper notebook
The "Pattern of Happiness" series is an original design notebook that brings to life the "wish for happiness" embodied in traditional Japanese patterns, created together with a textile designer.
One of the patterns is the plum blossom, loved by people since ancient times for its beauty, vitality, nobility, and sweet fragrance.
We have designed a modern style to bring good fortune motifs into contemporary life.
✔ Exquisite artisan skills: Carefully crafted one by one at a specialized workshop in Kyoto
✔ Modern traditional patterns: Enjoy choosing from 6 types of patterns × 2 colors
✔ Durable and long-lasting: Firmly bound with thread for excellent durability
✔ Also perfect as a high-quality gift: "Pattern of Happiness" conveys special thoughts
A Japanese beauty that makes writing enjoyable
Washi paper binding is a traditional Japanese manufacturing technique. The notebook is made by binding paper with thread, integrating the front and back sheets into one.
The handmade notebook, carefully bound with thread, has a charming depth of texture that becomes more familiar the more you use it.
Because it is firmly bound with thread, pages do not easily come loose, allowing for long-term use.
It is also well compatible with fountain pens, making writing a pleasure. It is suitable for diaries, travel journals, sketchbooks, poetry collections, idea notes, and more, enriching your daily writing in special moments.
Distinctive charm of hand-dyed detail
The hand-dyed washi paper used in this notebook is carefully crafted one by one by skilled artisans at a specialized 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.
The delicate gradations and nuances brought out by handmade work create a unique beauty unlike any other.
Each copy is carefully dyed to bring out a depth and warmth that cannot be expressed by simple printing.
The craftsmanship highlights the refined beauty of Japanese tradition 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 warm blend born from artisan handiwork and traditional techniques.
Wishes and prayers incorporated in the plum blossom pattern
Plum blossom for health and disaster prevention
A delicate flower blooming defiantly amid cold winds and frost. With a faintly sweet fragrance, it heralds the early arrival of spring.
The gentle red, pink, and white colors of the winter landscape evoke a breath of life.
In Japan’s oldest anthology of songs, the "Manyoshu," many poems feature the plum blossom, enchanting people since ancient times.
Speaking of plum blossoms as a motif for good fortune, it is linked to the tea "Daifuku-cha," made by soaking dried plum and kombu kelp. Its origin dates back to the Heian period, when Emperor Murakami drank it during illness and recovered.
It became a tea drunk while wishing for a year free of illness and disasters.
Warm red tones,
and bright poppy yellow tones are displayed in two colors. The fallen shades have personality, making them ideal as a colorful item for everyday writing.
※ Because large sheets are cut to make the notebooks, there are individual differences in the placement of the dyed paper. Please understand this beforehand.
Lineup of the "Pattern of Happiness" series
In the "Pattern of Happiness" series, we offer designs that modernize six traditional patterns.
・Ginkgo pattern (Ginkgo leaf motif, calling for good luck)
・Ichimatsu pattern (classic checkerboard, traditional beauty)
・Plum blossom pattern (plum for health and disaster prevention)
・Seikaiha pattern (infinite waves symbolizing abundance)
・Nanten pattern (southern sky for warding off evil)
・Pine pattern (pine tree is a symbol of longevity)
Please choose your favorite pattern and color to brighten your desk.
"Artisan skills × traditional patterns" masterpieces are also ideal as gifts
The "Pattern of Happiness" series is a special design embedding the wishes of traditional Japanese patterns. It is a finely crafted product that is loved as a present for important people and conveys the spirit of harmony.
・For birthday presents to friends and family who love Japanese miscellaneous goods
・For celebrations such as school entrance, graduation, advancement, and employment to those starting a new life
・As lucky charms and small gifts to 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.): Length 21cm (8.26in) × Width 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)
[Notes]
The Japanese paper used in this product is hand-dyed one sheet at a time by artisans in Kyoto. Therefore, you may find some white spots or slight color variations.
These are characteristics due to the handmade process, so please understand this before purchasing.
Connections with the local community and society are important
All original products of Fuwa Market are carefully handmade by artisans based in Kyoto, Japan.
With that in mind, we collaborate with the employment support organization for related companies called "tomoni" to carry out part of the 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 production site, we ask for work within a scope that connects users to 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 coming together to shape products."
We cherish such cooperation.
