Hobonichi 2026 Spring WEEKS: Unsodo: Bijutsukai (Blue Pigeons) [Japanese/Tall & Slim/Apr Start]
Description
Published during the Meiji era, Bijutsukai and Shin Bijutsukai are treasured collections featuring exquisite craft designs by various pattern designers, Japanese-style painters, and talented artisans whose names may have been lost to time. These beautifully crafted books showcase the art of multicolour woodblock printing and were published by Unsodo, a distinguished Kyoto-based art publisher and the only house in Japan dedicated to producing hand-printed woodblock books.
We selected designs from Bijutsukai and Shin Bijutsukai and made it into a Weeks book.
The dove motif has been traditionally cherished in Japan as a universal symbol of peace. The abstract patterns that resemble flower petals and fruits, combined with traditional motifs such as red lattice and targets, create a surprisingly contemporary atmosphere.
The year 2026 is foil-pressed in subdued gold.
The back cover features a design from Shin Bijutsukai. It appears to be a traditional pattern where scattered flower petals floating on the water’s surface resemble rafts. Yet, it also evokes a fantastical image of paper wishes dancing across the night sky of Tanabata, where the Milky Way stretches above.
We invite you to keep them close at hand and experience the richness of its imagination and the elegance of traditional Japanese aesthetics.
The cover has been constructed as a light hardcover book with some give to it so it still bends.
*This product is not available in an English version.
When you order this Hobonichi Techo Weeks, you’ll receive a clear, adhesive corner pocket you can stick anywhere you like.
The book uses thin and light yet durable Tomoe River paper. It's characterized by its ability to hold ink well and provide a smooth writing experience.
Specifications
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Size H: 188 x W: 94 x T: 11 mm / H: 7.4" x W: 3.7" x T: 0.4" Weight Approx. 129 g Main material Rayon / Paper Compatible Techo Covers -
Weeks Cover
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Published during the Meiji era, Bijutsukai and Shin Bijutsukai are treasured collections featuring exquisite craft designs by various pattern designers, Japanese-style painters, and talented artisans whose names may have been lost to time. These beautifully crafted books showcase the art of multicolour woodblock printing and were published by Unsodo, a distinguished Kyoto-based art publisher and the only house in Japan dedicated to producing hand-printed woodblock books.
We selected designs from Bijutsukai and Shin Bijutsukai and made it into a Weeks book.
The dove motif has been traditionally cherished in Japan as a universal symbol of peace. The abstract patterns that resemble flower petals and fruits, combined with traditional motifs such as red lattice and targets, create a surprisingly contemporary atmosphere.
The year 2026 is foil-pressed in subdued gold.
The back cover features a design from Shin Bijutsukai. It appears to be a traditional pattern where scattered flower petals floating on the water’s surface resemble rafts. Yet, it also evokes a fantastical image of paper wishes dancing across the night sky of Tanabata, where the Milky Way stretches above.
We invite you to keep them close at hand and experience the richness of its imagination and the elegance of traditional Japanese aesthetics.
The cover has been constructed as a light hardcover book with some give to it so it still bends.
*This product is not available in an English version.
When you order this Hobonichi Techo Weeks, you’ll receive a clear, adhesive corner pocket you can stick anywhere you like.
The book uses thin and light yet durable Tomoe River paper. It's characterized by its ability to hold ink well and provide a smooth writing experience.
Specifications
-
Size H: 188 x W: 94 x T: 11 mm / H: 7.4" x W: 3.7" x T: 0.4" Weight Approx. 129 g Main material Rayon / Paper Compatible Techo Covers -
Weeks Cover
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