Traditional patterns and craftsmanship are intertwined into a beautiful and practical goshuin book
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.
One of the series, ginkgo, is a pattern that means "sparkle" and "good luck".
The auspicious motif has been designed in a modern way to fit into the modern lifestyle.
✔ 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
✔ Even for high-quality gifts: "Patterns of happiness" that convey special feelings
Enrich the fun of visiting shrines and temples
The size of the goshuin book is a large size (B6) with a height of 18 cm × a width of 12 cm. It is an easy-to-use size and can be beautifully attached to written red stamps.
It is bellows type and has 48 pages (24 pages per side).
A long piece of paper is folded like an accordion, so when you open it, you can see multiple stamps at a glance.
It is also attractive that it can be used for a variety of purposes, such as mini notebooks, crack books, travel notebooks, recipe notebooks, and collections of works, depending on your ideas.
Every time you hold it, your mind will be refined, and your time visiting shrines and temples will be richer.
Craftsmanship that highlights the charm of hand-dyeing
The hand-dyed washi paper used in this goshuin book is finished by hand one 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 hand-dyed washi paper is hand-finished by a box maker in Kyoto, one by one. Each slightly different expression will create a special feeling just for you.
Please feel the charm of this texture and warmth created by the handiwork of craftsmen.
Wishes and prayers contained in the ginkgo pattern
The glitter of ginkgo biloba brings good luck
Speaking of street trees in autumn, ginkgo biloba trees. The fan-like leaves are dyed yellow, and the road is like a golden carpet. It's like a scene from a picture book.
This stylish ginkgo is very full of vitality, and some trees are over 1,000 years old. It is said that there is something sacred in its living power, and it is often seen as a sacred tree in temples and shrines.
People have made wishes for the shape of ginkgo biloba to have a long life, for the spread of leaves to attract luck, and for golden leaves to have good financial luck.
The colors are warm yellow,
Available in two chic gray colors. Although it has a calm color, it has a personality and is perfect as an item to color your goshuin tour.
*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.
・A birthday present for those who enjoy stamping
・A small gift for a friend who has just started touring the red stamp
・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 18cm (7.08inch)× Width 12cm (4.72inch)× Thickness 1.5cm (0.59inch)
・Weight (approx.): 181g
・Material: Cover / Original hand-dyed Japanese paper, inner paper / Bonsho paper
・Number of pages: bellows type 12 mountains 24 chome
・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.