Kakimori A5 Notebook – Y. & SONS – Kuzushi

Kuzushi – The kimono fabric is made in Katakai town in Ojiya, Niigata prefecture. Kuzushi is a traditional Japanese crosshatch pattern made up of alternating lines based on thesangimotif (sangi are wooden counting rods used in Japanese mathematics, orwasan, developed during the Edo period). This pattern is a single-line variation of the common basketweave design featuring three lines.

A beautiful and well-made case bound notebook created with everyday use in mind. Smyth sewn binding ensures each page opens perfectly flat to an A4 spread. The pages feature a hand-drawn, light grey grid that is gentle on the eyes and doesn’t stand out when scanned. We created this notebook to be the kind that fits on a bookshelf and becomes part of a treasured collection over time. Limited edition.