minä perhonen creates timeless, all-original garment textiles that are specially dyed, embroidered, and woven to recreate hand-drawn designs.
We created a techo cover using two textiles: “jellybeans,” which once appeared in the Hobonichi Techo lineup, and “tambourine,” which has been popular among many. The playful design features two shapes of “circles” that happily overlap: the fluffy, sweet-looking watercolor drops and embroidered dotted circles.
The material is linen and pleasant to the touch. The “tambourine” embroidery adds a fun touch.
The cover interior is a refreshing light blue. The pen hook can store a pen by its clip.
The zipper pull is made from natural leather and includes a butterfly charm.
Each cover contains a unique arrangement of the pattern. We hope you enjoy your one-of-a-kind cover.
Also available is a small tote bag made with the same textile.
minä perhonen is a 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
Introduction to the minä perhonen series products
(Hobonichi Techo 2025 lineup)
Size | H: 204 x W: 115 x T: 30 mm / H: 8" x W: 4.5" x T: 1.2" *Specifications may vary slightly |
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Weight | Approx. 180 g |
Main material | Exterior: Linen, cotton / Interior: PU |
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.
Please note that embroidered areas may contain threads that protrude from the design.
Due to the varied thickness of the material, embroidered designs may appear slightly bent.
The dye in the cover may stain other objects if it rubs against or sticks to them, especially if the cover is wet from water or sweat from your hands. Please store with care.
This cover is designed to hold only one side of the planner book cover. Forcing both sides of the book into the cover will place stress on the book spine and may cause ripping or hinder the zipper.
This item can also be used with the Weeks Mega.
This pen holder works by holding the clip of a pen. Certain pen sizes may make it difficult to close the cover zipper.
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.
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.
If you’ve used any of these products, we welcome your notes on what you like about them or what led you to buy them so we can share it with customers who are currently considering these products. We’d also love to welcome comments from customers who purchased their techo outside the Hobonichi Store or received their book as a gift.