minä perhonenpiece, (cousin mix)A5 Size (fits Cousin)
minä perhonen creates timeless, all-original garment textiles that are specially dyed, embroidered, and woven to recreate hand-drawn designs.
The piece, series are patchwork covers assembled by hand using all the left-over pieces saved during the production of clothing. This design comes to life with the union of meticulously created textiles of various colors, fabrics, and styles.
The A5 Cousin mix cover uses eleven different fabrics. We hope you enjoy the varying textures of each textile.
The cover interior is made from bright beige cow leather. The embroidered butterfly adds a nice accent.
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 this cover, it is available through lottery sales. For more information, please see the About Lottery Sales section below.
Textiles used in piece, (cousin mix)
1. flower circle (2020-21 Autumn/Winter)
The textile shows the flowers blooming towards the sky, storing their happiness by shaking their overlapping petals, basking in the sunshine.
2. candle (2017-18 Autumn/Winter)
This design’s original image of a candle and flickering flame was created by hand-painting colors onto a stamp. You can see the intricate strokes of the brush in the colors.
3. light stick (2014-15 Autumn/Winter)
Small grains of embroidery gather to draw lines like that of crystallization of light. It’s as if the particles of light are shining on land.
4. good old (2018-19 Autumn/Winter)
This textile features an idyllic flower motif. It makes us imagine a scenery where grandmothers are sitting down together and having a chat while stitching.
*The base of the good old textile comes in two colors, and the threads come in three colors.
5. sieste (2020 Spring/Summer)
The soft texture of velvet jacquard expresses a calming scene as if the flowers are taking a nap.
6. 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.
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. winter lake (2016-17 Autumn/Winter)
Swans coming down to the winter lake are floating on the rippling surface of a lake expressed by velvet piles.
9. life puzzle (2020-21 Autumn/Winter)
A scenery made by imagining lives connecting calmingly. The design features free-hand drawings of various animals that are connected like puzzle pieces.
10. tambourine (2000-01 Autumn/Winter)
Freehand-drawn circles are embroidered in dots that protrude from the fabric in this minä perhonen classic.
11. repo (2020-21 Autumn/Winter)
Little foxes gather in a forest to discuss what to play. The textile shows the foxes running about the wild mountains to their heart's content before wintertime.
About minä perhonen
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
- Continuing to create. Continuing to think. (Japanese)
- From a Single Grain of Wheat (Japanese)
- The Fish Market and the Sewing Machine (Japanese)
Staff List
- Photographer
- Styled Images:Shinnosuke Yoshimori/ Product Detail: Hiroyuki Oe
- Stylist
- Reiko Ogino
- Makeup & Hair
- Yoko Hirakawa (mod's hair)
- Model
- Rei Kadota (Image)
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- minä perhonenpiece, (cousin mix)A5 Size (fits Cousin)
- 24,530 - 26,268
- 22,000
Compatible
Techo Books
Cousin (A5)1 page per day
Cousin Avec (A5)1 page per day 6-month book
Day-FreeMonthly notebook
[Cousin] Daily Pages
- A daily techo with lots of space to write
- This A5-size techo provides ample space on each daily page. It’s great for keeping in one place at home or at work and you can use it to track your child’s growth or exchange with someone.
- Monday-start
- A5 size
- Thickness: 17 mm (0.66”)
- Daily pages
- Yearly calendar
- Yearly index
- Monthly calendar
- Weekly pages
- Memo pages
[Cousin Avec] Daily Pages (2-Book Set)
- Each 6-month daily techo is thin and light for easy carry
- This techo splits the year into two 6-month books, making it easy to carry while keeping the same page design and layout as the standard edition.
- Monday-start
- A5 size
- Thickness: 10 mm (0.4”) each
- Daily pages
- Yearly calendar
- Yearly index
- Monthly calendar
- Weekly pages
- Memo pages
[Day-Free] Monthly Techo + Notebook
- A monthly notebook with undated pages to write freely
- This techo starts with monthly calendars and ends with undated graph paper pages so you can write whenever you want, and as much as you want.
- Monday-start
- A5 size
- Thickness: 8 mm (0.3”)
- Monthly calendar
- Yearly calendar
- Yearly index
- Graph paper notebook pages
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.
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Specifications
- Cover
Size A5 size
W: 162 x H: 228 x T: 23 mm / W: 6.4" x H: 9.0" x T: 0.9"
*Excluding pen holders
*Specifications may vary slightlyWeight Approx. 170 g Main material Exterior: Cotton, linen, etc.
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 slightlyWeight Approx. 482g Language Japanese Pages 544 Pages Paper Type / Binding Thin, light Tomoe River paper resistant to bleeding and designed for planners / Stitch-binding Graph Paper Size 3.7 mm Start of Week Monday-start week Yearly Calendar 2021, 2022, 2023 Yearly Index Apr. 2022 - Mar. 2023 (4 pages) Monthly Calendar Feb. 2022 - May. 2023 (32 pages) Daily Pages Apr. 1, 2022 - Mar. 31, 2023 (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 Mar. 28, 2022 - Apr. 2, 2023 (106 pages) Memo Pages 4 pages Informational Pages Time Table / Graph Paper / Favorites / My 100 / Solar Terms / Hobonichi Techo Usage Ideas / Stretches for Deep Sleep and Waking Up / Common Snacks around the World / Emergency Preparedness / Gifts / Age Table / Conversion Chart / Getting the most of Hobonichi / 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) Other See the Exploring Each Type page for more details - 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 slightlyWeight Approx. 482g Language Japanese Pages 544 Pages Paper Type / Binding Thin, light Tomoe River paper resistant to bleeding and designed for planners / Stitch-binding Graph Paper Size 3.7 mm Start of Week Monday-start week Yearly Calendar 2021, 2022, 2023 Yearly Index Jan. 2022 - Dec. 2022 (4 pages) Monthly Calendar Dec. 2021 - Mar. 2023 (32 pages) Daily Pages Jan. 1 - Dec. 31, 2022 (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. 27, 2021 - Jan. 1, 2023 (106 pages) Memo Pages 6 pages Informational Pages Time Table / Graph Paper / Favorites / My 100 / Solar Terms / Hobonichi Techo Usage Ideas / Stretches for Deep Sleep and Waking Up / Common Snacks around the World / Emergency Preparedness / Gifts / Age Table / Conversion Chart / Getting the most of Hobonichi / 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) Other See the Exploring Each Type page for more details - 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 slightlyWeight Each Book: Approx. 278g Language Japanese Pages Each Book: 288 pages Paper Type / Binding Thin, light Tomoe River paper resistant to bleeding and designed for planners / Stitch-binding Graph Paper Size 3.7 mm Start of Week Monday-start week Yearly Calendar 2021, 2022, 2023 Yearly Index Book 1: Jan. - Dec. 2022 (4 pages)
Book 2: July 2022 - June 2023 (4 pages)Monthly Calendar Book 1: Dec. 2021 - July 2022 (16 pages)
Book 2: June 2022 - Jan. 2023 (16 pages)Daily Pages Book 1: Jan. 1 - June 30, 2022 (187 pages)
Book 2: July 1 - Dec. 31, 2022 (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 Book 1: Dec. 27, 2021 - July 3, 2022 (54 pages)
Book 2: June 27, 2022 - Jan. 1, 2023 (54 pages)Memo Pages Book 1: 8 pages
Book 2: 4 pagesInformational Pages Time Table / Graph Paper / Favorites / My 100 / Solar Terms / Hobonichi Techo Usage Ideas / Stretches for Deep Sleep and Waking Up / Common Snacks around the World / Emergency Preparedness / Gifts / Age Table / Conversion Chart / Getting the most of Hobonichi / 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) Other See the Exploring Each Type page for more details - Book (Day-Free / Japanese / Monthly)
Size A5 size
W: 148 x H: 210 x T: 8 mm / W: 5.8" x H: 8.3" x T: 0.3"
*Actual book size may vary slightlyWeight Approx. 230g Language Japanese Pages 224 pages (notebook section: 171 pages) Paper Type / Binding Thin, light Tomoe River paper resistant to bleeding and designed for planners / Stitch-binding Graph Paper Size 3.7 mm Start of Week Monday-start week Yearly Calendar 2021, 2022, 2023 Yearly Index Jan. 2022 - Dec. 2022 Monthly Calendar Dec. 2021 - Mar. 2023 (32 pages) Daily Quotes Included (Japanese) Weekly Calendar Not included Informational Pages Time Table / Graph Paper / Favorites / My 100 / Hobonichi Techo Usage Ideas / Stretches for Deep Sleep and Waking Up / Common Snacks around the World / Solar Terms / Emergency Preparedness / Gifts / Age Table / Conversion Chart / Getting the most of Hobonichi / 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) Other See the Exploring Each Type page for more details
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.
- Leather may contain preexisting wrinkles and marks
In order to allow customers the enjoyment of all-natural leather, the leather is processed in a way that retains its original feel. This may leave imperfections visible on the surface of the cover, such as wrinkles, scratches, stains, or vein marks.
Depending on the conditions in which the cover is used, natural oils of the leather may emerge and appear as stains. We ask for your understanding for these naturally-occurring characteristics of genuine leather.- Use caution around sharp objects
The material in this product snags easily on sharp objects, so please handle with care.
- 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.
- 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.