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yuge fabric farmFish Scale CrestA6 Original Size

    Kinran is a Japanese brocade made by cutting thin slices of paper covered in gold foil and using them as threads to weave together the design. We created a simple techo cover using this technique.



    The fabric comes from yuge fabric farm, a handicraft shop run by Enima Design. The company also runs Essential Store, a shop that stocks antiques, artwork, and clothing from within Japan and overseas.



    yuge fabric farm actively performs what it calls “fabric rescue”, which involves pulling old fabric from Japan and overseas out of cold storage and using it for new creations. The fabric used on this techo cover is also a precious find recovered from a factory in Hiroshima.



    This fish scale pattern was popular in ancient China. According to ancient legend of China, a koi fish climbed up a waterfall and turned into a dragon. The fish scale pattern is regarded as the highest level pattern and was used as the family crest of feudal lords. It has since been handed down over time to become a famous pattern. You can see the elegance of the weave at a glance, and the vibrant yellow is gorgeous.







    The pen hook can hold a pen by its clip, and the cover’s shape remains nice when closed.







    The cover interior is silver, and the left-hand side includes the yuge fabric farm logo.







    The two bookmarks have different widths, so you could use them to separate what you’re bookmarking in your techo, such as business versus personal life. The calm gray tone and lack of charms on the ends keep things simple.







    We invite you to weave together your own history with this special techo cover made of traditional material.

    About yuge fabric farm

    The yuge fabric farm is a handicraft shop run by Enima Design, which also operates the Essential Store. It’s all about being unique, from its approach to its aesthetics and even its use of deadstock fabric and sewing items from Japan and overseas. yuge, which means steam, refers to the active search in and out of Japan — through their own aesthetic filter — to discover and recycle the best materials that hit the mark for their senses and values.

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    Photographer
    Styled Images: Masaki Miyashita (hannah) / Product Detail: Hiroyuki Oe
    Stylist
    Mari Nagasaka
    yuge fabric farmFish Scale CrestA6 Original Size
    1. ¥11,220 - ¥12,210 (incl. tax)
    2. ¥8,800 (incl. tax)

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    Specifications*Specifications may vary slightly

    Cover
    SizeH: 165 x W: 241 x T: 3 mm / H: 6.5" x W: 9.5" x T: 0.1"
    *Excluding pen holders
    WeightApprox. 90 g
    Main materialExterior: Polyester / Interior: PU
    Compatible Techo Books
    • Planner (A6)
      1 page per day English edition
    • Original (A6)
      1 page per day
    • Original Avec (A6)
      1 page per day 6-month book
    • Day-Free
      Monthly notebook

    Planner | One-Page-Per-Day TypeEnglish

    typeMonday Start (English)
    SizeA6
    H: 148 x W: 105 x T: 15 mm /
    H: 5.8" x W: 4.1" x T: 0.6"
    *Specifications may vary slightly
    WeightApprox. 190 g
    DatesJan 2027 - Dec 2027
    The English-version daily techo with a refined design
    This compact A6 size techo has spacious daily pages and a simple graph-paper design that offers plenty of freedom to draw, paste, and write.
    • Daily pages
    • Yearly calendar
    • Yearly index
    • Monthly calendar
    • Memo pages

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    Original | One-Page-Per-Day TypeStandard Edition (Japanese / English) / One Piece Edition (*1)

    typeMonday Start (Japanese)
    Sunday Start (Japanese)
    Monday Start (English)
    SizeA6
    H: 148 x W: 105 x T: 15 mm /
    H: 5.8" x W: 4.1" x T: 0.6"
    *Specifications may vary slightly
    WeightApprox. 195 g
    DatesJan 2027 - Dec 2027 (Jan start)
    Apr 2027 - Mar 2028 (Apr start)
    A classic easy-to-use techo
    This compact A6 size techo has spacious daily pages and a simple graph-paper design that offers plenty of freedom to draw, paste, and write.
    • Daily pages
    • Yearly calendar
    • Yearly index
    • Monthly calendar
    • Memo pages

    *1 Also compatible with the One Piece Edition Original Book.

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    Original Avec | One-Page-Per-Day Type (2-Book Set)Japanese

    typeMonday Start (Japanese)
    SizeA6
    Each Book: H: 148 x W: 105 x T: 8 mm /
    H: 5.9" x W: 4.1" x T: 0.3"
    *Specifications may vary slightly
    WeightEach Book: Approx. 110 g
    DatesBook 1: Jan 2027 - June 2027
    Book 2: July 2027 - Dec 2027
    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.
    • Daily pages
    • Yearly calendar
    • Yearly index
    • Monthly calendar
    • Memo pages

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    Day-Free | Monthly Techo + NotebookJapanese

    typeMonday Start (Japanese)
    SizeA6
    H: 148 x W: 105 x T: 8 mm /
    W: 4.1" x H: 5.9" x T: 0.3"
    *Specifications may vary slightly
    WeightApprox. 110 g
    DatesDec 2026 - Mar 2028
    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.
    • Monthly calendar
    • Yearly calendar
    • Yearly index
    • Graph paper notebook pages

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    Please Read Before You Buy

    We’ve compiled a list of warnings, potential issues, and tips to keep in mind for this particular product. Additionally, the color of the product may be slightly different in actuality than compared to how it appeared on a computer or smartphone screen.

    Cover may contain variations in stitching or loose lining

    Due to the structure of the cover that opens flat 180 degrees, exterior stitching areas may appear puckered and lining material may be loose.

    About the pen hook

    The pen hook of this cover is designed to hold a pen by its clip.

    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.