Nishijin Textile Streamside Sakura Dreams Notebook (B6)

This Nishijin textile Japanese notebook features a stream in gold threads, with Sakura blooming in purple and silver above it. While Sakura is often shown in pink, this notebook offers a serene, beautiful ambiance. Each time you see it, the gold and silver threads catch the light and shimmer, balancing elegance and tranquility.

Nishijin textile is renowned for its diverse, limited production. It originates from Kyoto’s historic Nishijin district and has a thousand-year heritage. The crafting process begins by meticulously dyeing each white thread in the needed colors. Once dyed, the threads are carefully wound to prepare for weaving. They are intricately woven into designs that showcase traditional Japanese artistry.

Morisan, a notebook maker, uses polyester instead of silk to make Nishijin textile more affordable and accessible. This approach preserves the beauty while lowering costs. Notebooks made from Nishijin textile, crafted in Kyoto for over a thousand years, are perfect for recording daily events. They are ideal for diaries or bullet journals, helping preserve your personal history.

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Details

• Size: B6 - 5.0" × 7.1" (12.8cm × 18.2 cm)
• Pages: 192 Pages (96 Sheets)
• Sheet Type: Dot Grid
• Paper Type: High-Quality Paper 70k
• Paper Weight: 81.4 gsm
  
• Weight: 255g
• Material: Nishijin Textile(polyester) / Paper
• Brand: Morisan
• Note: Please note that the cover design of each notebook may vary slightly, as it depends on the specific section of the Nishijin textile fabric that is used.

Morisan: Preserving Nishijin Textile 'Kinran' in Japanese Notebook

"Bringing Nishijin Brocade Closer to Everyday Life"

In Japan, if you speak of tradition and history, Kyoto often comes to mind. It is the former capital and a hub of cultural heritage. Since 1921, Morisan has been a steadfast purveyor of Kyoto’s traditional craft, Nishijin textile. Among their offerings, Morisan specializes in an exquisite form of Nishijin brocade known as 'kinran.' This luxurious fabric incorporates gold threads. They are made by applying gold leaf to washi paper, slicing it into hair-thin strips, and wrapping these around threads. These are then intricately woven to create stunning patterns.

Traditionally, kinran was used in garments such as Buddhist monks' robes and costumes for Japanese dolls, but the demand for such items has diminished over time. However, Morisan has embraced a mission to integrate Nishijin brocade into contemporary life, making it more accessible and enjoyable. By substituting silk with polyester to maintain affordability, and crafting a range of everyday items from notebooks to bags, Morisan is making this opulent fabric a part of modern living.

We invite people around the world to enjoy Morisan's Japanese notebook, which embody the tradition of Kyoto's Nishijin textile artisans—a tradition that Morisan has proudly sustained for over a century.