This cover features an artwork created by artist Tadanori Yokoo in 1978 as a kimono advertisement visual for Kyoho Co., Ltd. Originally purple and yellow in its color scheme, the piece has been redone in a green and blue tone to match the aesthetic of the Hobonichi Techo Original.
We chose a textured surface to print this mesmerizing piece of art.
The bookmark charms include a pink heart and green clover to resemble the icons on playing cards.
Pen holders are green and blue. The interior of the cover is dark gray with eye-catching blue patterns accenting the Ticket Pocket.
Yokoo’s signature is printed on the interior.
Born in 1936, artist Tadanori Yokoo has held solo exhibitions in Japan and abroad, earning international acclaim and lasting popularity among fans of all generations. He has founded the Yokoo Tadanori Museum of Contemporary Art in Kobe, Hyogo Prefecture, and Teshima Yokoo House in Teshima, Kagawa prefecture.
Tadanori Yokoo Website
YOKOO LIFE (Hobo Nikkan Itoi Shinbun)
When Tadanori Yokoo, Haruomi Hosoi, and Shigesato Itoi gathered for a talk (Japanese article) (Hobo Nikkan Itoi Shinbun)
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.
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.
This material is first printed or dyed and then later sewn onto the cover. While colors are designed to be consistent, there may be uneven coloring or slight shade variances between covers. This may also happen across a single cover, such as a pocket compared to the rest of the cover. In addition, on rare occasions, there may be small black or white dots visible on the print. This is an unavoidable aspect of the manufacturing process.
When this cover is open flat, exterior stitching areas may appear puckered and lining material may be loose.
Due to the characteristics of the print and product material, the sewing process may expose the white of the original material around the stitches.
The silk print may eventually peel or come off with daily use.
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.
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.
This cover uses thicker materials than usual, so it may not fit. Forcing it into a Cover on Cover may damage the products.
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.