piece, (dark mix)A5 Size (fits Cousin)

    minä perhonen creates all-original garment textiles that are specially dyed, embroidered and woven to recreate designs that were originally hand-drawn.
    "piece," patchwork covers are made with all the leftover pieces of textiles saved when creating clothing and handbags so they don't go to waste.




    This color-coordinated “dark mix” collection includes 10 different designs, each with a unique texture, thickness, material, and even age. The green, blue, and brown designs construct a color scheme with great depth, and almost seem as though they’ll whisk you away to the forests, lakes, and flowery fields in their patterns.

    The orangish beige cow leather cover interior and pen holders are accented with dotted lace bookmarks, one pink and one green.



    Each fabric patch is cut from a different spot in the original textile and sewn into the patchwork by hand, giving every cover an entirely unique look. Due to the limited nature of the textile leftovers used in the patchwork, this cover is available through lottery sale. For more information, please see the About Lottery Sales section below.

    Textiles used in piece, dark mix

    1. chocolat (2018-19 Autumn / Winter)

    These textured blocks resemble a wrapped chocolate bar by making use of the thick volume of Jacquard velvet.

    2. frozen lake (2013-14 Autumn / Winter)

    This textile depicts the cracks running along the surface of a frozen lake in the winter. The random lines of the velvet overlap to create the appearance of shadows.

    3.good news! (2012-13 Autumn / Winter)

    This pattern shows the spreading of good news with its sparkle that changes depending on the light.

    4. meri（2014 Spring / Summer）

    meri is Finnish for "ocean." This textile looks both like the sparkles of sunlight against waves and the early morning dew on the sandy beach.

    5. jardin (2017-18 Autumn / Winter)

    This garden scene shows flowers blooming in the sunlight and casting shadows. Although the textile is woven, the pattern retains deep colors that make it look like an oil painting.

    6. winter lake（2016-17 Autumn / Winter）

    This warm Jacquard Velvet piece illustrates a winter lake.

    7-A. land theater（2016 Spring / Summer）

    Cotton threads are intricately embroidered onto linen fabric to create a scene reminiscent of an improv stage filled with trees.

    7-B. tanpopo (2018 Spring / Summer)

    Boldly-blooming dandelions (tanpopo in Japanese) tilt their heads and wave their jagged leaves in this intricately embroidered textile.

    *The textile #7 comes in either A or B.

    8. sand rose (2014 Spring / Summer)

    This textile depicts the image formed when sand crystals take on the shape of a rose.

    9. leaf (2013-14 Autumn / Winter)

    Leaves of various sizes lined up like jewelry. The raised pile of the velvet feels luxurious to the touch.

    10. pacific (2002-03 Autumn / Winter)

    Fish bobble along web-like waves in this embroidered design.

    About minä perhonen

    minä perhonen is a fashion brand created by designer Akira Minagawa.
    First founded in 1995 under the name minä. Opened the first shop in Tokyo in 2000, and renamed the brand name to "minä perhonen" in 2003.
    In Finnish, “minä” means “I,” and “perhonen”means “butterfly,” expressing Minagawa’s hopes to create designs as light-hearted and beautiful as the flapping wings of a butterfly.

    minä perhonen Website



    Interviews with minä perhonen’s Akira Minagawa on Hobo Nikkan Itoi Shinbun:

    From a Single Grain of Wheat (Japanese)

    The Fish Market and the Sewing Machine (Japanese)

    Staff List

    Photographer
    Styled Images:Kosuke Matsuki / Product Detail: Hiroyuki Oe
    Stylist
    Mio Kiyomiya（G.M.P.inc）
    Makeup & Hair
    Suzuki Mikiko
    Model
    Naomi Yamaguchi(Gunn's)
    piece, (dark mix)A5 Size (fits Cousin)
    JPY21,60025,790

    Lottery sale
    Available

    About Lottery Sales

    The cover has limited quantities, so it will be offered through lottery sale. Please submit your entry during the sale period for a chance to purchase this cover.

    Sale MethodLottery SaleIf there are less lottery entries than covers, all entries will become purchases.
    If there are more lottery entries than covers, your entry will be entered into the drawing.
    If you win the drawing, you will automatically purchase the cover.
    All customers, winning or not, will receive the lottery results by September 15.
    Details
    • Payment for this product is only available by credit card (for international or domestic orders) or COD (Japan only).
    • This cover cannot be ordered with other products. If you would like to order other products such as a Hobonichi Techo book, please place a separate order for those.
    • Winners can not cancel their order or return the cover.
    • Shipping for this cover is free.
    Sale PeriodStarts: Monday, September 3, 2018, 11:00 AM Japan time
    Ends: Thursday, September 13, 2018, 11:00 AM Japan time

    Specifications

    Cover
    SizeA5 size
    W: 162 x H: 228 x T: 20 mm / W: 6.4" x H: 9.0" x T: 0.8"
    *Excluding pen holders
    *Specifications may vary slightly
    WeightApprox. 160 g
    Main materialExterior: Cotton, linen, etc.
    Interior: Cow leather
    Book (Cousin / Japanese / January Start)
    SizeA5 size
    W: 148 x H: 210 x T: 17 mm / W: 5.8" x H: 8.3" x T: 0.7"
    *Actual book size may vary slightly
    WeightApprox. 482 g
    LanguageJapanese
    Pages544 pages
    BindingStitch-binding
    Paper TypeThin, light Tomoe River paper resistant to bleeding and designed for planners.
    Graph Paper Size3.7 mm
    *Monthly pages are 3.45 mm
    Yearly Calendar2018, 2019, 2020
    Yearly IndexJan. 2019 - Dec. 2020 (4 pages)
    Monthly Calendar Dec. 2018 - Mar. 2020 (32 pages)
    Daily Pages Jan. 1 - Dec. 31, 2019 (377 pages)
    *A blank two-page spread is featured at the very beginning of the book to provide a free area when starting out the book.
    *A page is included at the beginning of each month to help in planning ahead.
    *All daily pages include daily quotes.
    Daily Quotes One per day (Japanese)
    Weekly PagesDec. 31, 2018 - Jan. 5, 2020 (106 pages)
    Memo Pages6 pages
    Informational PagesTime Table / Graph Paper / Favorites / Words to Remember / Tips on Living Life in a Good Mood / Breakfast around the World / Introduction to Reading Classical Literature / Solar Terms / Emergency Preparedness / Conversion Chart / Useful Links / Gifts / Age Table / Addresses (for 8 people) / Personal Notes
    Listed InformationDay of the year / Week of the year (listed on monthly calendars) / Old lunar calendar / Rokuyo (traditional Japanese lunisolar calendar) (listed on monthly calendars) / Solar terms / Japanese holidays / Moon phase (daily pages include every phase, monthly calendars and weekly pages only include full and new moon)
    Book (Cousin Avec / Japanese / January Start / 2-Book Set)
    SizeA5 size x 2 books
    Each Book: W: 148 x H: 210 x T: 10 mm / W: 5.8" x H: 8.3" x T: 0.4"
    *Actual book size may vary slightly
    WeightEach Book: Approx. 278 g
    LanguageJapanese
    Pages Each Book: 288 pages
    BindingStitch-binding
    Paper TypeThin, light Tomoe River paper resistant to bleeding and designed for planners.
    Graph Paper Size3.7 mm
    *Monthly pages are 3.45 mm
    Yearly Calendar2018, 2019, 2020
    Yearly IndexBook 1: Jan. - Dec. 2019 (4 pages)
    Book 2: July 2019 - June 2020 (4 pages)
    Monthly CalendarBook 1: Dec. 2018 - July 2019 (16 pages)
    Book 2: June 2019 - Jan. 2020 (16 pages)
    Daily PageBook 1: Jan. 1 - June 30, 2019 (187 pages)
    *A blank two-page spread is featured at the very beginning of the book to provide a free area when starting out the book.
    *A page is included at the beginning of each month to help in planning ahead.
    *All daily pages include daily quotes.

    Book 2: July 1 - Dec. 31, 2019 (190 pages)
    *Three blank pages are featured at the very beginning of the book to provide a free area when starting out the book.
    *A page is included at the beginning of each month to help in planning ahead.
    *All daily pages include daily quotes.
    Daily QuotesOne per day (Japanese)
    Weekly PagesBook 1: Dec. 31, 2018 - June 30, 2019 (52 pages)
    Book 2: July 1, 2019 - Jan. 5, 2020 (54 pages)
    Memo PagesBook 1: 10 pages
    Book 2: 2 pages
    Informational PagesTime Table / Graph Paper / Favorites / Words to Remember / Tips on Living Life in a Good Mood / Breakfast around the World / Introduction to Reading Classical Literature / Solar Terms / Emergency Preparedness / Conversion Chart / Useful Links / Gifts / Age Table / Addresses (for 8 people) / Personal Notes
    Listed InformationDay of the year / Week of the year (listed on monthly calendars) / Old lunar calendar / Rokuyo (traditional Japanese lunisolar calendar) (listed on monthly calendars) / Solar terms / Japanese holidays / Moon phase (daily pages include every phase, monthly calendars only include full and new moon)

    Please Read Before You Buy

    In order to provide you with the most satisfaction for your product, we've compiled a list of warnings, potential issues, and tips to keep in mind for this particular product. Please be sure to read this information carefully before placing your order.

    Actual specifications may vary from listing

    Each item is individually assembled and sewn by hand by a factory worker. Best efforts are made to ensure consistent sizes and specifications, but there may be slight differences.

    Pattern alignment varies by cover

    The patterned fabric has not been aligned to a specific layout, so the placement of each design will vary by cover. The cover will not be an exact replica of the one in the product photographs.

    Threads may protrude from embroidered area

    Please note that embroidered areas may contain threads that protrude from the design.

    Stitching may be slightly curved or bumpy.

    Stitching may be slightly curved or bumpy as a result of sewing together materials of various thicknesses.

    Patchwork patterns vary by cover

    The textiles comprising the patchwork design differ by design and location for each cover. Please understand the random nature of the design before ordering.

    Lace bookmarks may contain frays

    The bookmarks of this cover use original mina perhonen lace straps. If you see any loose threads, we recommend refraining from pulling on it and instead tucking it between other woven threads.

    No outer pocket

    This cover does not contain an outer pocket.

    Use caution around sharp objects

    The material in this product snags easily on sharp objects, so please handle with care.

    Not for use with Cover on Cover

    The PVC plastic of the Cover on Cover contains plasticizer additives which may cause a reaction in the leather dye and affect the color and quality of the leather cover. Please refrain from using the Cover on Cover with this product.

    Pen holders are rigid at first

    The pen holders are rigid at first, making it difficult to insert pens. You can speed up the breaking-in process by rolling the pen holders in your hand.

    Pen holder fits pens up to 13.5 mm wide

    The pen holder is designed to perfectly fit the 12.2 mm (0.48”) diameter Jetstream pen offered as a free bonus gift with select Japanese-version Hobonichi Web Shop products. Pens with certain shapes and materials may be difficult to pull through the holder. The holder can fit pens up to 13.5 mm (0.53”) in diameter.

    Inquiries about the minä perhonen collaboration covers

    These Hobonichi Techo cover designs were directed by minä perhonen, but produced by Hobonichi. Inquiries about these covers cannot be answered at minä perhonen shop locations, so please contact the Hobonichi Store with any questions or concerns.

    Avoid storing in hot and humid places

    Please avoid storing your product in hot, humid places or placing it atop other objects for long periods of time as this may result in lower quality and color stains.