Japanese binding notebook | A5 | Checkered pattern | Hand-dyed Japanese paper notebook Stationery Made in Japan | Happy patterns [Fuwa Market Original]

A beautiful and practical Japanese binding notebook woven with traditional patterns and craftsmanship.

The "Patterns of Happiness" series is an original Fuwa Market design created by textile designers, focusing on the "meaning of wishing happiness" that traditional Japanese patterns have.

This is a Japanese-bound notebook made from hand-dyed Japanese paper, carefully finished by Kyoto craftsmen.

✔ Specialized craftsmanship: Carefully finished one by one at a specialized factory in Kyoto
✔ Modern traditional patterns: The fun of choosing with 6 different patterns x 2 colors
✔ Durable and long lasting: Very durable because it is firmly sewn with thread.
✔ Great gifts too: "Patterned of happiness" that conveys special feelings

Color variations of checkered Japanese binding notebook

The checkered pattern also conveys the meaning of wishing for "prosperity in descendants" and "continuation of business."

Green is a soothing colour, and

Available in two warm red colors.

It has a calm color, yet has a unique personality, making it perfect as an item to add color to your daily writing.

*Since large paper is made by cutting, there are individual differences in the pattern arrangement. note that. 

A book filled with Japanese beauty that makes writing fun

Japanese binding is a traditional Japanese bookbinding technique. This notebook is made by sewing paper together with thread to integrate the cover and spine.

The notebook is carefully bound by hand, and has a gentle opening feel and a deep, tastier taste that blends in with your hands the more you use it.

The thread is firmly bound, so pages are less likely to fall out, making it easy to use for a long time.

It goes well with fountain pens and brush pens, and is also extremely comfortable to write. It transforms your daily writing into special times, such as a diary, travel record book, sketchbook, poetry collection, and idea notebook.

Details that highlight the charm of hand-dyed

The hand-dyed Japanese paper used on the cover of this Japanese-binding notebook is an original Fuwa Market. Each piece is hand-finished by a yuzen washi dyer at a specialized factory in Kyoto.

The deep colors and unique textures are attractive using traditional techniques. When you look at the close-up of the pattern, you can see the delicate overlapping of colors that are unique to hand-dyed.

The subtle shades and bleeds enhance the texture unique to handwork, creating a unique beauty.

By carefully dyeing each plate, it creates depth and warmth that cannot be expressed in a simple print. 

The finish is carefully crafted down to the smallest detail to enhance the beauty of Japanese cuisine. Every time you use it, you can feel the meaning of Japan's beautiful craftsmanship and traditional patterns.

Please feel the charm of this texture and warmth created by the handiwork of craftsmen.

Wishes and prayers enshrined in traditional patterns

[Cheermatsu pattern]

Stylish checkered pine, traditional beauty

If you lay down a square of different colours tightly and change over it, it will appear to be moving in a swaying manner.

The checkered pattern makes it look like life has been brought to life.

Kabuki actor Sanogawa Ichimatsu appeared in a stylish and elegant look in a white and navy blue costume, and especially women wore it.

Until then, it was called cobblestone pattern, and it was so popular that it was renamed the checkered pattern.

Even today, the main character's green and black haori design is the manga Demon Slayer, and is popular with many people, regardless of age, despite the ages.

The "Patterned of Happiness" series lineup

Fuwa Market's "Patterns of Happiness" series offers designs with modern arrangements of six traditional patterns.

・Ginkgo pattern (ginkgo sparkles, bringing good fortune)
・Check-and-see pattern (stylish checkered, traditional beauty)
・Plum pattern (Plum with no good health)
・Seikai Wave Pattern (Infinite Waves are symbols of abundance)
・Nanten (Nanten to ward off evil)
・Pine pattern (pine is a symbol of prosperity)

Choose your favorite pattern and add a touch of color to your desk area.

It is a masterpiece that you can only get because of the "craftsmanship and traditional patterns" and is perfect as a gift

The "Pattern of Happiness" series is a special design that expresses the wishes that traditional Japanese patterns possess. It has an elegant finish that gives off a Japanese spirit that will also be a great present for someone special.

・For Japanese goods lovers, this is a birthday present for friends and family
・Celebrating for people starting a new life, such as entrance to school, graduation, entrance to school, and employment.
・As a lucky charm to bring good fortune, as a thank you or small gift
・A souvenir for overseas visitors

We are currently offering a total of six types of the series!

Aoumi wave / Nanten /plum / ginkgo / Pine

Why not choose your favorite design and incorporate Japanese colors into your everyday life?

[Product Details]

・Size (approx.): Height 21cm (8.26inch) x Width 14.8cm (5.82inch) x Thickness 5mm (0.19inch)
・Material: Cover / Original hand-dyed Japanese paper, inner paper / Paper
・Number of pages: 50P
・Production: Japan (Kyoto)

[Caution]

The washi used in this product is hand-dyed one by one by a Kyoto craftsman. Therefore, in rare cases, white spots and slight uneven color may appear.

As this is a characteristic of handmade products, please be aware of this before purchasing.