Traditional Patterns and Craftsmanship Unite in a Beautiful and Practical Goshuincho (Temple Stamp Book)
The "Pattern of Happiness" series is an original design that brings to life the "wish for happiness" meaning held by traditional Japanese patterns, created together with a textile designer Fuwa Market.
One of the patterns, Nanten, is a plant revered since ancient times as a "demon repellent" and "misfortune remover."
We designed a modern version that transforms this good-luck motif into a contemporary lifestyle style.
✔ Meticulous Craftsmanship: Each piece is carefully made at a specialized workshop in Kyoto
✔ Modern Traditional Patterns: Enjoy selecting from 6 types of patterns × 2 colors
✔ Also Suitable as a High-Quality Gift: Convey special thoughts with the "Pattern of Happiness"
Enrich Your Enjoyment of Visiting Shrines and Temples
The goshuincho size is a standard large size of 18cm by 12cm (B6). It is an easy-to-use size, and you can also neatly attach goshuin (temple stamps) that you receive.
In snake belly style, the page count is 48 pages (24 sheets).
Like an accordion, a long sheet of paper is folded and bound, so you can see multiple goshuin at a glance when unfolded.
Of course, the goshuincho can also be used for minibooks, scrapbooks, travel notes, recipe notebooks, collections, and more, making it versatile beyond just goshuin.
Every time you hold it in your hands, your heart feels at ease, making your shrine or temple visits even more fulfilling.
The Charm of Handmade Dyed Paper and Skilled Craftsmanship
The hand-dyed Japanese paper used in this goshuincho is carefully handcrafted one by one by skilled artisans specializing in friend-made Japanese paper dyeing workshops in Kyoto.
The deep colors and unique blends created by traditional techniques are truly captivating.
Looking closely at the Nanten pattern, you can feel the subtle layering of colors unique to hand-dyed paper.
Delicate gradations and nuances created by the artisan’s handwork bring out a one-of-a-kind beauty.
Each copy is dyed carefully, creating depth and warmth that cannot be expressed by simple prints alone.
The hand-dyed Japanese paper used for printing is handmade one sheet at a time by Kyoto’s binding box artisans. Each piece’s subtle differences express a special feeling unique to you.
Please experience the charm of this blend of colors and warmth brought to life by the artisans’ handwork.
Wishes and Prayers Woven into the Nanten Pattern
Nanten, the Demon Repelling Plant
Nanten is a plant that has been valued since ancient times as a medicinal herb to suppress evil spirits, passed down from China during the Heian period.
It is loved as a good-luck tree that is planted with many red berries from late autumn to early winter, symbolizing the wish to "turn misfortune into good fortune."
Also, placing it near the entrance is believed to prevent evil spirits from entering.
In the Edo period’s Hyakka Jiten (encyclopedia), it is said that "planting Nanten prevents fire disasters," and many households planted it near troublesome corners as a fire prevention measure to protect their home’s safety.
The colors are displayed in warm reds,
and gentle blues, offering two color variations. While the colors harmonize softly, each has its own personality, making them ideal as a colorful item to accompany your goshuincho visits.
※Because large sheets are cut to make these, there may be individual differences in the pattern placement. Please understand.
Lineup of the "Pattern of Happiness" Series
In the Fuwa Market "Pattern of Happiness" series, we offer designs that arrange six types of traditional patterns in a modern style.
・ Ginkgo pattern (Ginkgo’s flame, calling good fortune)
・ Ichimatsu pattern (checkerboard, traditional beauty)
・ Plum pattern (plum for health and disaster prevention)
・ Seikaiha pattern (infinite waves symbolizing abundance)
・ Nanten pattern (demon repelling Nanten)
・ Pine pattern (pine is a symbol of prosperity)
Please select your favorite pattern and color to beautifully color your goshuincho.
"Craftsman Skill × Traditional Patterns" masterpieces are also perfect as gifts
The "Pattern of Happiness" series is a special design that incorporates wishes held by Japanese traditional patterns. It is a high-quality craft that is appreciated as a present for important people and conveys the spirit of harmony.
・As a birthday present for those who enjoy seal stamp folders
・As a small gift for friends who have just started using seal stamp folders
・As a souvenir for people overseas
Why not choose a design you like and add a touch of Japanese elegance to your daily life?
【Product Details】
・Size (approx.): Height 18cm (7.08 inch) × Width 12cm (4.72 inch) × Thickness 1.5cm (0.59 inch)
・Weight (approx.): 180g
・Material: Cover paper / Original hand-dyed Japanese paper, Inner paper / Letter paper
・Page count: Serpent style type 12 pages 24 sheets
・Made in: Japan (Kyoto)
【Please Note】
The Japanese paper used for this product is all hand-dyed one by one by a Kyoto craftsman. Therefore, you may see slight white spots or subtle color variations.
As a characteristic of handmade work, we kindly ask for your understanding before purchasing.
Valuing connections with the local community and society
All Fuwa Market original products are carefully crafted by Kyoto artisans who start from Kyoto and Japan.
Along with this, some light tasks such as packaging preparation and tagging are carried out in cooperation with the related company’s employment support facility called "tomoni".
This collaboration was born from the experience of Fuwa Market, the representative of the company, and the Nishida family.
By participating in the manufacturing site, we ask for work within a feasible scope that connects to the users' confidence and joy, and we return fair wages in exchange.
Fuwa Market values the collaboration of "
'The skills of artisans combined with the hands of related people to shape products'
" greatly.
