Traditional patterns and craftsmanship are woven together to create a beautiful and practical Japanese-bound notebook
The "Pattern of Happiness" series is an original design of Fuwa Market created in collaboration with textile designers, focusing on the "meaning of wishing for happiness" in traditional Japanese patterns.
Plums, one of the series, have been loved by people since ancient times because of their beauty, vitality, nobility, and fragrant image.
The auspicious motif has been modernly designed to fit into modern lifestyles.
✔ Craftsmanship: Carefully finished one by one at a specialized factory in Kyoto
✔ Modern traditional patterns: 6 types of patterns × fun to choose from in 2 colors
✔ Durable and long-lasting: very durable because it is sewn together with thread
✔ Even for high-quality gifts: "Patterns of happiness" that convey special feelings
A book full of 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, which is carefully bound by hand, has a gentle opening and a depth of flavor that blends in your hand as you use it.
It is securely bound with thread, so the pages do not fall out easily, so you can use it for a long time.
It goes well with fountain pens and brush pens, and is very comfortable to write. Journals, travel notebooks, sketchbooks, poetry collections, idea notebooks, etc., will turn your daily writing into a special time.
Details that highlight the charm of hand-dyed
The hand-dyed washi paper used in this Japanese-bound notebook is hand-finished by Yuzen washi dyeing craftsmen at a specialized factory in Kyoto.
It is attractive for its deep colors and unique texture using traditional techniques.
When you look at the close-up of the pattern, you can feel the delicate color overlap unique to hand-dyeing.
Subtle shades and bleeding enhance the texture unique to handwork, creating a unique beauty.
By carefully dyeing each plate, it creates a depth and warmth that cannot be expressed through simple printing.
The finish is made with attention to detail and brings out the beauty of Japanese. Every time I use it, I can feel the meaning of the beautiful craftsmanship and traditional patterns of Japan.
Please feel the charm of this texture and warmth created by the handiwork of craftsmen.
Wishes and prayers contained in plum patterns
Plum without illness and disaster
A pretty flower blooming dignified in the cold wind. With a faint sweet scent, it heralds the arrival of spring as soon as possible.
The vivid colors of red, pink, and white in the quiet winter scenery make you feel even the breath of life.
Japan's oldest songbook, "Manyoshu," contains many songs with the theme of "plums," which have fascinated people since ancient times.
Speaking of auspicious charms associated with plums, "Daifukucha" is a tea with pickled plums and kelp that is drunk on New Year's Day. Its origin is that Emperor Murakami drank it when he was ill in the middle of the Heian period and recovered.
I started drinking it while wishing for a year of good health.
Warm red,
Available in two bright and pop yellow colors. Although it has a calm color, it has a personality and is perfect as an item to color your daily writing.
*Since it is made by cutting large paper, there are individual differences in the arrangement of the pattern. Please note.
Lineup of the "Pattern of Happiness" series
Fuwa Market's "Patterns of Happiness" series offers modern designs of six traditional patterns.
・Ginkgo pattern (ginkgo sparkle, calling good luck)
・Checkered pattern (stylish checkerboard, traditional beauty)
・Plum pattern (plum without illness and disaster)
・Blue sea wave pattern (infinite waves are a symbol of abundance)
・South Heaven (South Heaven of the Amulet)
・Pine pattern (pine is a symbol of prosperity)
Choose your favorite pattern and decorate your desk area gorgeously.
Gems of "craftsmanship × traditional patterns" are perfect as gifts
The "Pattern of Happiness" series is a special design that embodies the wishes of traditional Japanese patterns. It is an elegant finish that will be appreciated as a gift for your loved ones, and you will feel the spirit of Japan.
・I like Japanese miscellaneous goods, but this is a birthday present for friends and family.
・For celebrations for those who are starting a new life, such as entrance celebrations, graduation celebrations, school entrance celebrations, and employment celebrations.
・As a lucky charm that brings good luck, it can be used as a thank you or small gift
・As a souvenir for overseas people
Why not choose a design of your choice and incorporate Japanese colors into your daily life?
【Product Details】
・Size (approx.): Height 21cm (8.26in) × Width 14,8cm (5.82in)× Thickness 5mm (0.19in)
・Material: Cover / Original hand-dyed Japanese paper, inner paper / Paper
・Number of pages: 50P
・Production: Japan (Kyoto)
【Notes】
The washi paper used in this product is hand-dyed by craftsmen in Kyoto one by one. Therefore, in rare cases, white dots or slight color unevenness may be seen.
Please be aware of this handicrafted characteristic before purchasing.
Values connections with local communities and society
All of Fuwa Market's original products are carefully finished by Japanese artisans in Kyoto and beyond.
On top of that, we perform some light work, such as preparing packages and tagging, in cooperation with the employment support facility "tomoni" of our affiliated company.
This collaboration was born from the experience of the family of Fuwa Market's representative, Nishida.
By participating in the manufacturing site, we ask users to do the work they can to help them gain confidence and joy, and we give them back as compensation (wages).
Fuwa Market is a
"The skills of the craftsmen and the hands of the people involved combine to create a product that takes shape."
We value such collaboration.