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Japanese Red Pine (Akamatsu) Memo Pad


Exquisite wooden leaves, made by skilled craftsman who thinly shave wood from Nagano Prefecture, capturing the natural scent of the wood and the forest.

Kyogi is ultra thinly shaved wood, in this case akamatsu or red pine, traditionally used as paper for writing sutras when paper was not available. It is also used to wrap foods or gifts. 

Please enjoy the changes that may occur over time. Pages may warp, the color may change, but this is because it is natural wood.

3.14'' x 3.14''

80 sheets

Nagano, Japan