Made to last longer for extended use

Every year, at the end of the fiscal year, we distribute original notebooks to our valued customers as a token of our gratitude.
Previously, we made the notebook covers with vibrant leather, but starting this year, we have added Ogura-ori covers.
Similar to leather, Ogura-ori develops a beautiful luster over years of use, allowing our customers to enjoy the changes and use the notebooks for a long time

What is Kokura-ori?

Kokura-ori was a textile produced in what is now Kitakyushu City, starting from the Edo period when cotton became popular in Japan, up until the early Showa period. It was known for its durability, with the warp threads being about twice as dense as the weft threads, and for the beauty of its distinctive vertical thread patterns, which were used for samurai hakama and obi.
After declining due to the wave of mechanized production, Kokura-ori was rediscovered in the 1980s when the dyer and weaver Noriko Tsukishiro found scraps of Kokura-ori and was captivated by its luster. Research began to revive Kokura-ori, leading to the creation of the Kokura-ori we know today.
The Kokura-ori fabric used in next year's notebook covers features a beautiful gradient due to the use of twice the number of thinner purple stripes in the warp compared to the weft.

To reduce waste

Until now, we have been providing sets of notebook covers and notebook bodies together. However, starting this year, we also offer the notebook bodies separately. This allows customers to use their favorite notebook covers for several years.
Furthermore, beyond just notebook covers, we continuously research and improve our products to ensure they can be used for longer periods. Taking into account the history and production processes of the materials we use, we aim to convey the value of our products carefully and accurately. We are committed to continuing our craftsmanship in this direction.