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minä perhonenpiece, (Spring mix)A6 Size (fits Planner and Original)
minä perhonen creates timeless, all-original garment textiles that are specially dyed, embroidered, and woven to recreate hand-drawn designs.
We’re pleased to bring back the piece, series for the 2020 spring lineup. These patchwork covers are assembled by hand using all the left-over pieces saved during the production of clothing and handbags.
The A6 Original size cover is a patchwork design that comes to life with the union of 8 meticulously created textiles of various colors, fabrics, and styles.
The cover interior is made from a pale pink cow leather. It’s accented with a butterfly embroidery. 
Two dotted lace bookmarks are attached.
Each 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, (spring mix)
1. symphony（2019-20 Autumn / Winter）
This colorful Velvet Jacquard textile evokes the image of inhabitants of the forest, plants, and the symphony created by light.
2. lintu（2019 Spring / Summer）
lintu means “bird” in Finnish. Birds carrying flowers, looking up to the sky and spending time as they wish are lightly embroidered. 
3. moss pearl（2019 Spring / Summer）
Asymmetrical Jacquard velvet spots dot this symmetrically woven checkered pattern. The complexity of the woven textile required a complicated manufacturing process.
4. land puzzle（2013-14 Autumn / Winter）
Corduroy ridges form various patterns, with shadows and 3D effects making it look like a scene you’re looking down on from the sky.
5. skip（2009-10 Autumn / Winter）
This soft and sturdy cotton linen is embroidered with the image of small blossoms fluttering playfully through the air.
6. tambourine（2019 Spirng / Summer）
Freehand-drawn circles are embroidered in dots that protrude from the fabric in this minä perhonen classic. This textile for the 2019 Spring / Summer collection has the embroidery lined up on a plaid pattern with a gentle color scheme. 
7. 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.
8. ballade（2007-08 Autumn / Winter）
Small flowers that bloom when the snow begins to melt away are illustrated on this Cut Jacquard textile. The dainty flowers evokes the image of spring.
About minä perhonen
minä perhonen is a fashion brand created by designer Akira Minagawa.
First founded in 1995 under the name minä, and renamed "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 a butterfly’s flapping wings.
https://www.mina-perhonen.jp/en/
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: Kimiko Kaburaki / Product Detail: Hiroyuki Oe
- Stylist
- Megumi Nishimori
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- minä perhonenpiece, (Spring mix)A6 Size (fits Planner and Original)
- 18,150 - 19,25016,500
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About Lottery Sales
We have done our best to offer as many of these items as we can, but if the number of customers purchasing this cover exceeds the number we could make, we will hold a lottery to determine which customers will have an opportunity to complete their purchase.
| 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 20. |
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| Sale Period | Starts: Tuesday, September 3, 2019, 11:00 AM Japan time Ends: Tuesday, September 17, 2019, 11:00 AM Japan time |
| Shipping Date | Late November, 2019 |
Specifications
- Cover
Size A6 size
W: 117 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 Avec / Japanese / July Start /Single 6-Month Book)
Size A6 size
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 Approx. 117 g Language Japanese Pages 240 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 2019, 2020, 2021 Yearly Index June 2020 - May 2021 (6 pages) Monthly Calendar June 2020 - Jan. 2021 (16 pages) Daily Pages July 1 - Dec. 31, 2020 (190 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 Not Included Memo Pages 1 page Informational Pages Time Table / Graph Paper / Favorites / My 100 / Enjoy Your Techo with Letter Art / Change Your Daily Perspective / World History in the Scale of a Single Year / 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 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 Language English 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 2020, 2021 Yearly Index Dec. 2019 - Mar. 2021 (8 pages) Monthly Calendar Dec. 2019 - Mar. 2021 (32 pages) Daily Pages Jan. 1 - Dec. 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.
*Every two-page daily page spread includes one daily quote.Daily Quotes One quote per two-page spread (English) Weekly Pages Not included Memo Pages 15 pages Informational Pages Important Contacts / International Size Charts / Conversion Table / My 100 / Local Festivals in Japan / The Japanese Bento / Personal Notes Listed Information Day of the year / Week of the year (listed on monthly calendars and daily pages) / Moon phase (daily pages include every phase, monthly calendars only include full and new moon) - Book (Original / Japanese / April 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 Language Japanese 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 2019, 2020, 2021 Yearly Index Feb. 2020 - May. 2021 (8 pages) Monthly Calendar Feb. 2020 - May. 2021 (32 pages) Daily Pages Apr. 1 2020 - Mar. 31, 2021 (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 Not included Memo Pages 15 Pages Informational Pages Time Table / Graph Paper / Favorites / My 100 / Enjoy Your Techo with Letter Art / Change Your Daily Perspective / World History in the Scale of a Single Year / 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 holidays / Moon phase (daily pages include every phase, monthly calendars only include full and new moon) - Book (Day-Free / Japanese / Monthly)
Size A6 size
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 Approx. 117 g (4.1 oz) Language Japanese Pages 240 pages (notebook section: 175 pages) Binding Stitch-binding Paper Type Thin, light Tomoe River paper resistant to bleeding and designed for planners. Graph Paper Size 3.7 mm Yearly Calendar 2019, 2020, 2021 Yearly Index Dec. 2019 - Mar. 2021 Monthly Calendar Dec. 2019 - Mar. 2021 Weekly Calendar Not Included Daily Quotes Included (Japanese) Informational Pages Time Table / Graph Paper / Favorites / My 100 / Enjoy Your Techo with Letter Art / Change Your Daily Perspective / World History in the Scale of a Single Year / 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 / Old lunar calendar / Rokuyo (traditional Japanese lunisolar calendar) / Solar terms / Japanese holidays / Moon phase (monthly calendars only include full and new moon) - 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 Language Japanese 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 2019, 2020, 2021 Yearly Index Dec. 2019 - Mar. 2021 (8 pages) Monthly Calendar Dec. 2019 - Mar. 2021 (32 pages) Daily Pages Jan. 1 - Dec. 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 Not included Memo Pages 14 pages Informational Pages Time Table / Graph Paper / Favorites / My 100 / Enjoy Your Techo with Letter Art / Change Your Daily Perspective / World History in the Scale of a Single Year / 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 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 Language Japanese Pages Each Book: 240 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 2019, 2020, 2021 Yearly Index Book 1: Dec. 2019 - Mar. 2021 (8 pages)
Book 2: June 2020 - May 2021 (6 pages)Monthly Calendar Book 1: Dec. 2019 - July 2020 (16 pages)
Book 2: June 2020 - Jan. 2021 (16 pages)Daily Pages Book 1: Jan. 1 - June 30, 2020 (188 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, 2020 (190 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 Not included Memo Pages Book 1: 1 page
Book 2: 1 pageInformational Pages Time Table / Graph Paper / Favorites / My 100 / Enjoy Your Techo with Letter Art / Change Your Daily Perspective / World History in the Scale of a Single Year / 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 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 product
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.
- 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 Hobonichi Store Exclusive. 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.
