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.
The A5 “spring mix” cover brings together 11 different textiles with a focus on yellow and blue color schemes. The designs contain plant and animal themes, as well as droplets and bobbins.
The bright blue interior and pen holders are made with cow leather, and the dotted lace bookmarks are pink and deep 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.
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)
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 February 22. |
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Sale Period | Starts: Friday, February 1, 2019, 11:00 AM Japan time Ends: Wednesday, February 20, 2019, 11:00 AM Japan time |
Shipping Date | February 27 - February 28, 2019 |
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 |
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Weight | Approx. 160 g |
Main material | Exterior: Cotton, linen, etc. Interior: Cow leather |
Size | A5 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 |
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Weight | Approx. 482 g |
Language | Japanese |
Pages | 544 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 mm |
Yearly Calendar | 2018, 2019, 2020 |
Yearly Index | Apr. 2019 - Mar. 2020 (4 pages) |
Monthly Calendar | Feb. 2019 - May. 2020 (32 pages) |
Daily Pages | Apr. 1, 2019 - Mar. 31, 2020 (378 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 Pages | Apr. 1, 2019 - Apr. 5, 2020 (106 pages) |
Memo Pages | 2 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 8 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 holidays / Moon phase (daily pages include every phase, monthly calendars and weekly pages only include full and new moon) |
List of Japanese holidays and era names in the 2019 Japanese techo | -Information listed in the book is current as of September 2018. -Era names are not listed. -The names of dates relating to the Japanese emperor and the accession of the new emperor, including April 30th, May 1st, May 2nd, and October 22nd, will not be listed in the calendars. |
Size | A5 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 |
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Weight | Approx. 482 g |
Language | Japanese |
Pages | 544 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 mm |
Yearly Calendar | 2018, 2019, 2020 |
Yearly Index | Jan. 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 Pages | Dec. 31, 2018 - Jan. 5, 2020 (106 pages) |
Memo Pages | 6 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 8 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 holidays / Moon phase (daily pages include every phase, monthly calendars and weekly pages only include full and new moon) |
List of Japanese holidays and era names in the 2019 Japanese techo | -Information listed in the book is current as of February 2018. -Era names are not listed. -The names of dates relating to the Japanese emperor and the accession of the new emperor, including April 30th, May 1st, May 2nd, and October 22nd, will not be listed in the calendars. |
Size | A5 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 |
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Weight | Each Book: Approx. 278 g |
Language | Japanese |
Pages | Each Book: 288 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 mm |
Yearly Calendar | 2018, 2019, 2020 |
Yearly Index | Book 1: Jan. - Dec. 2019 (4 pages) Book 2: July 2019 - June 2020 (4 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 - 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 Quotes | One per day (Japanese) |
Weekly Pages | Book 1: Dec. 31, 2018 - June 30, 2019 (52 pages) Book 2: July 1, 2019 - Jan. 5, 2020 (54 pages) |
Memo Pages | Book 1: 10 pages Book 2: 2 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 8 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 holidays / Moon phase (daily pages include every phase, monthly calendars only include full and new moon) |
List of Japanese holidays and era names in the 2019 Japanese techo | -Information listed in the book is current as of February 2018. -Era names are not listed. -The names of dates relating to the Japanese emperor and the accession of the new emperor, including April 30th, May 1st, May 2nd, and October 22nd, will not be listed in the calendars. |
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.
The patterned fabric has not been aligned to a specific layout, so the placement of each design will vary by product. The product will not be an exact replica of the one in the product photographs.
Please note that embroidered areas may contain threads that protrude from the design.
Stitching may be slightly curved or bumpy as a result of sewing together materials of various thicknesses.
The textiles comprising the patchwork design differ by design and location for each cover. Please understand the random nature of the design before ordering.
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.
This cover does not contain an outer pocket.
The material in this product snags easily on sharp objects, so please handle with care.
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.
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.
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.
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.