minä perhonen: piece, (colorful mix)

piece, (colorful mix)A5 Size (fits Cousin)

minä perhonen creates all-original 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 “colorful mix” collection includes 11 different designs with a variety of bright and chic colors to give the cover a fun and eye-popping look. In addition, each textile has a unique texture, thickness, material, and even age. Fabric patches are cut from a different spot in the original textile and sewn into the patchwork by hand, giving every cover an entirely unique look.

The mustard yellow cow leather cover interior and pen holders are accented with dotted lace bookmarks.

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, (colorful mix)”

1-A. snow candle (2013-14 Autumn / Winter)

This textile depicts moonlight illuminating a sparkling snow-covered forest like candlelight.

*The textile #1 comes either in A or B.

1-B. sand rose (2014 Spring / Summer)

This textile depicts the image formed when sand crystals take on the shape of a rose.

*The textile #1 comes either in A or B.

2. tambourine (2000-01 Autumn / Winter)

Freehand-drawn circles are embroidered in dots that protrude from the fabric in this minä perhonen classic.

3. kaleidoscope (2011-12 Autumn / Winter)

This three-dimensional velvet pile design explores the world of shapes as seen through a spinning kaleidoscope.

4. winter lake（2016-17 Autumn / Winter）

A swan rests its wings while sitting in the winter lake along its migratory journey in this warm Jacquard Velvet piece.

5-A. botany (2016-17 Autumn / Winter)
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Plants firmly rooted in great plains are blown by the wind, and this image is recreated by using several layers of embroidery to depict the robust disposition of nature.

*The textile #5 comes either in A or B.

5-B. sky flower (2012-13 Autumn / Winter)
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Butterflies bloom in the sky like flowers with this embroidered pattern that uses extra-thick thread to give the piece a hand-drawn feel.

*The textile #5 comes either in A or B.

6-A. flower diamond (2015-16 Autumn / Winter)

This design depicts flowers sparkling as radiantly as a diamond. The repeating shapes protrude from the textile.

*The textile #6 comes in A, B or C.

6-B. pebble (2014-15 Autumn / Winter)
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Glittery thread gives this embroidered textile the shine of an ore sparkling from within a rock. The gorgeous thread reflects light from within the textile.

*The textile #6 comes in A, B or C.

6-C. botany (2016-17 Autumn / Winter)
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Plants firmly rooted in great plains are blown by the wind, and this image is recreated by using several layers of embroidery to depict the robust disposition of nature.

*The textile #6 comes in A, B or C.

7. choucho (2001 Spring / Summer)

Butterflies delicately flutter through the air in this charming, detailed work of embroidery.

8. land puzzle (2014-15 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.

9. giardino (2016-17 Autumn / Winter)

giardino is Italian for “garden.” The embroidered flowers appear to be dancing as they bloom.
*The textile #9 comes in one of the two types above.

10. good news! (2012-13 Autumn / Winter)

This pattern shows the spreading of good news with its sparkle that changes depending on the light.

11. wavelet (2013 Spring / Summer)

This pintuck-woven textile sparkles with a silky gradient reminiscent of rippling waves.

*This textile is featured randomly among covers, so you can look forward to seeing which one you get!

About minä perhonen

minä perhonen is a fashion brand created by desinger Akira Minagawa.
First founded in 1995 under the name minä. Opened the first shop in Shirokanedai, 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.
Opened a total of 9 shops across Japan. In 2016, opened new locations in Daikanyama, in the Spiralbuilding in Aoyama,Tokyo,and in Kanazawa.

minä perhonen Website

Hobonichi Store Exclusives

When you purchase your Hobonichi Techo through the online Hobonichi Store or in person in Hobonichi’s Tobichi shop in Tokyo or Kyoto, you will receive free Hobonichi Store exclusive items. Here’s a list of the exclusives offered this year.

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About Lottery Sales

This cover comes in a limited quantity, 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 Sale

Details

Payment for this product is only available by credit card (for international or domestic orders) or COD (Japan only).
This cover cannot be ordered with other products. If you would like to order other products from the Hobonichi Store, please place a separate order.
Winners can not cancel their order or return the cover.
Shipping for this cover is free.

Sale Period

Starts: Thursday, February 1, 2018, 11:00 AM Japan time
Ends: Tuesday, February 13, 2018, 11:00 AM Japan time

Announcement of the lottery results

Upon winning the drawing, you will automatically purchase the cover.
All customers, winning or not, will receive the lottery results by February 16.

Specifications

Cover

Size: A5 size
W: 165 x H: 230 x T: 30 mm / W: 6.5" x H: 9.1" x T: 1.2"
*Excluding pen holders
*Specifications may vary slightly
Weight: Approx. 140 g
Main material: Exterior: Cotton, linen and others

Interior: Cow leather

Book (Cousin / Japanese / April Start)

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
Weight: Approx. 482 g
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
Yearly Calendar: 2017, 2018, 2019
Yearly Index: Apr. 2018 - Mar. 2019 (4 pages)
Monthly Calendar: Feb. 2018 - May 2019 (32 pages)
Daily Page: Apr. 1, 2018 - Mar. 31, 2019 (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 Calendar: Mar. 26, 2018 - Mar. 31, 2019 (106 pages)
Memo Pages: 4 pages
Informational Pages: Time Table / Graph Paper / Favorites / My 100 / Favorite Local Japanese Foods / Hobonichi's TK Stretch / Chatting With People Around the World / Solar Terms / Emergency Preparedness / Gifts / Age Table / Conversion Table / Useful Links / 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) / Japanese holidays / Moon phase (daily pages include every phase, monthly calendars only include full and new moon)

Book (Cousin / Japanese / January Start)

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
Weight: Approx. 482 g
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
Yearly Calendar: 2017, 2018, 2019
Yearly Index: Jan. 2018 - Dec. 2018 (4 pages)
Monthly Calendar: Dec. 2017 - Mar. 2019 (32 pages)
Daily Page: Jan. 1, 2018 - Dec. 31, 2018 (379 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: Jan. 1, 2018 - Jan. 6, 2019 (106 pages)
Memo Pages: 6 pages
Informational Pages: Time Table / Graph Paper / Favorites / My 100 / Favorite Local Japanese Foods / Hobonichi's TK Stretch / Chatting With People Around the World / Solar Terms / Emergency Preparedness / Gifts / Age Table / Conversion Table / Useful Links / 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) / Japanese holidays / Moon phase (daily pages include every phase, monthly calendars only include full and new moon)

Book (Cousin Avec / Japanese / January Start / 2-Book Set)

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
Weight: Each Book: Approx. 278 g
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
Yearly Calendar: 2017, 2018, 2019
Yearly Index: Book 1: Jan. 2018 - Dec. 2018 (4 pages)
Book 2: July 2018 - June 2019 (4 pages)
Monthly Calendar: Book 1: Dec. 2017 - July 2018 (16 pages)
Book 2: June 2018 - Jan. 2019 (16 pages)
Daily Page: Book 1: Jan. 1, 2018 - June 30, 2018 (189 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, 2018 - Dec. 31, 2018 (193 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: Book 1: Jan. 1, 2018 - July 1, 2018 (52 pages)
Book 2: June 25, 2018 - Jan. 6, 2019 (56 pages)
Memo Pages: Book 1: 10 pages
Book 2: 2 pages
Informational Pages: Time Table / Graph Paper / Favorites / My 100 / Favorite Local Japanese Foods / Hobonichi's TK Stretch / Chatting With People Around the World / Solar Terms / Emergency Preparedness / Gifts / Age Table / Conversion Table / Useful Links / Addresses (for 8 People) / Personal Notes
Listed Information: Day of the year / Week of the year (listed on monthly and weekly 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)

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.

All covers are hand-made and may contain slight variances: Each and every cover is individually sewn by a factory worker hand-operating a sewing machine. Best efforts are made to ensure consistent sizes and specifications, but there may be slight differences.
No outer pocket: This cover does not contain an outer pocket.
Sharp objects may unravel threads: Threads protrude from the material, so please be careful not to catch sharp items under them as they may unravel.
Fabric may pucker around the edges of embroidery: The embroidered design on the cover is quite large, so the material may be slightly puckered, or wrinkled, around its edges.
Interior of cover may be loose: The interior of the cover may not be perfectly taut due to limitations during the manufacturing process.
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.
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.
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.
Sliding no-slip pens into the pen holder: Pens with rubber, non-slip grips may be difficult to slide into the pen holder.
Maximum pen width of 13.5mm for pen holder: The pen holder is designed to perfectly fit the 12.2mm (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 13.5mm (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 using with Cover on Cover: This cover uses thicker materials than usual, so it may not fit. Forcing it into a Cover on Cover may damage the products.
Pattern alignment varies by cover: The exact alignment of the pattern across the cover varies by design, so your product will appear slightly differently than the product page example.
Color may vary slightly based on viewing screen: The color of the product may be slightly different in actuality than compared to how it appeared on a computer or smartphone screen.
Stitching may be slightly curved or bumpy.: Stitching may be slightly curved or bumpy as a result of sewing together materials of various thicknesses.

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Staff List

Photographer: Styled Images: Jun Imajo (D-CORD) / Product Detail: Hiroyuki Oe
Stylist: Miki Aizawa
Makeup & Hair: George Morikawa
Model: Ran Taniguchi (étrenne)