piece, (blue mix)A6 Size (fits Planner and Original)
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 “blue mix” collection includes 9 different designs, each with a unique texture, thickness, material, and even age. The yellow, blue, and gray color schemes work together to give the cover a cool feel that also somehow gives off a sense of warmth, making the blue mix cover match well with any season.
The light blue cow leather cover interior and pen holders are accented with dotted lace bookmarks. The bookmarks come in random colors, so you can look forward to finding out which color bookmarks you’ll get once your cover arrives.
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, blue mix
1. fogland (2007-08 Autumn / Winter)
This Jacquard velvet textile depicts a forest engulfed in fog. The use of several different types of yarn allows a contrast between the fog and the thick trees.
2-A. 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.
2-B. sunny yarn（2015 Spring / Summer）
A checkered material that evokes the feel of warm sunshine with the overlaying stripes like beads of light.
*The textile #2 comes in either A or B.
3. tambourine (2000-01 Autumn / Winter)
Freehand-drawn circles are embroidered in dots that protrude from the fabric in this minä perhonen classic.
4-A. pop rain (2013-14 Autumn / Winter)
This textile has candy-likeraindrops poppingout from the fabric.
4-B. petal flame (2017-18 Autumn / Winter)
This embroidery combines the motif of fire with flowers, and features an imaginary small village where both fire and flowers were cherished as precious treasures.
*Thread colors come in various styles and may differ from example photo.
*The textile #4 comes in either A or B.
5-A. bird garden（2016 Spring / Summer）
Bird footprints are left behind in a thicket in this pile Jacquard textile.
5-B. stone beads (2014-15 Autumn / Winter)
This rhythmic design has various sizes of rocks lined upalong this Jacquard velvet textile.
*The textile #5 comes in either A or B.
6. centofiori (2015-16 Autumn / Winter)
This Velvet Jacquard textile shows a field filled with blooming flowers, this time in a way that will continue to bloom throughout even the coldest winter.
7. hana yuki (2014-15 Autumn / Winter)
Butterflies gently flutter across the cloth, their wings contrasting against the background’s colors and smears from the original hand-painted art.
8-A. Rosas (2015-16 Autumn / Winter)
This textile contains images of roses embroidered tightly together with a grainy overlay. The thick petals give off a gentle yet strong aura.
8-B. sky flower (2012-13 Autumn / Winter)
Butterflies bloom in the sky like flowers with this embroidered pattern that uses extra-thick thread to give the piece a hand-drawnfeel.
8-C. 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 #8 comes in either A, B, or C.
9. pesce (2018 Spring / Summer)
Schools of bright fish cross paths in the depths of the calm ocean in this geometric pattern.
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)
Hobonichi Store Exclusives
- piece, (blue mix)A6 Size (fits Planner and Original)
- JPY16,20018,900
- 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 Method | Lottery 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. |
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| Sale Period | Starts: Monday, September 3, 2018, 11:00 AM Japan time Ends: Thursday, September 13, 2018, 11:00 AM Japan time |
Specifications
- Cover
Size A6 size
W: 116 x H: 165 x T: 20 mm / W: 4.6" x H: 6.5" x T: 0.8"
*Excluding pen holders
*Specifications may vary slightlyWeight Approx. 99 g Main material Exterior: Cotton, linen, etc.
Interior: Cow leather- Book (Original / Japanese / January Start)
Size A6 size
W: 105 x H: 148 x T: 14 mm / W: 4.1" x H: 5.9" x T: 0.6"
*Actual book size may vary slightlyWeight Approx. 208 g Pages 464 pages Binding Stitch-binding Paper Type Thin, light Tomoe River paper resistant to bleeding and designed for planners. Graph Paper Size 3.7 mm
*Monthly pages are 3.45 mmYearly Calendar 2018, 2019, 2020 Yearly Index Dec. 2018 - Mar. 2020 (8 pages) Monthly Calendar Dec. 2018 - Mar. 2020 (32 pages) Daily Page Jan. 1, 2019 - 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 Calendar Not included Memo Pages 15 pages Informational Pages Time 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 6 people) / Personal Notes Listed Information Day 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) / Japanese holidays / Moon phase (daily pages include every phase, monthly calendars only include full and new moon) - Book (Original Avec / Japanese / January Start / 2-Book Set)
Size A6 size x 2 books
Each Book: W: 105 x H: 148 x T: 8 mm / W: 4.1" x H: 5.9" x T: 0.3"
*Actual book size may vary slightlyWeight Each Book: Approx. 117 g Pages Each Book: 240pages Binding Stitch-binding Paper Type Thin, light Tomoe River paper resistant to bleeding and designed for planners. Graph Paper Size 3.7 mm
*Monthly pages are 3.45 mmYearly Calendar 2018, 2019, 2020 Yearly Index Book 1: Dec. 2018 - Mar. 2020 (8 pages)
Book 2: June 2019 - May 2020 (6 pages)Monthly Calendar Book 1: Dec. 2018 - July 2019 (16 pages)
Book 2: June 2019 - Jan. 2020 (16 pages)Daily Page Book 1: Jan. 1, 2019 - 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, 2019 - 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 Quotes One per day (Japanese) Weekly Calendar Not included Memo Pages Book 1: 2 pages
Book 2: NoneInformational Pages Time 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 6 people) / Personal Notes Listed Information Day 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) / Japanese holidays / Moon phase (daily pages include every phase, monthly calendars only include full and new moon) - Book (Planner / English / January Start)
Size A6 size
W: 105 x H: 148 x T: 14 mm / W: 4.1" x H: 5.9" x T: 0.6"
*Actual book size may vary slightlyWeight Approx. 200 g Pages 448 pages Binding Stitch-binding Paper Type Thin, light Tomoe River paper resistant to bleeding and designed for planners. Graph Paper Size 4 mm Yearly Calendar 2019, 2020 Yearly Index Dec. 2018 - Mar. 2020 (8 pages) Monthly Calendar Dec. 2018 - Mar. 2020 (32 pages) Daily Page Jan. 1, 2019 - 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.
*Every two-page daily page spread includes one daily quote.Daily Quotes One quote per two-page spread (English) Weekly Calendar Not included Memo Pages 12 pages Informational Pages Important Contacts / International Size Charts / Conversion Table /Highlights of the Calendar Year in Japan / Traditional Japanese Household Items / Junishi: The Japanese Zodiac / A World of Traditional Sweets / International Country Codes / Dialling Codes / National Holidays / Personal Notes Listed Information Day of the year / Week of the year (listed on monthly calendars) / 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.
