Takeo Paper Products - Mottainai Memo - Iwahada

Takeo Paper Products - Mottainai Memo - Iwahada

"Mottainai" originally means "what a waste!" in Japanese, but soon became a popular expression reminding people to cherish and upcycle natural resources or products before they go to waste. The Mottainai Memo is inspired by this concept, and with that in mind, a collection of discontinued but beautifully produced paper had then been curated by Takeo Paper Products. Each memo block contains three types of fine paper, and is being produced in limited quantities due to their availability on the market. 

The Iwahada paper was released in 1991. It was inspired by the natural beauty of the rock surfaces visible at the bottom of a river. The collection includes three variations: Sometsuke, a soft indigo shade inspired by traditional dyed porcelain; Hakuji, a pure white reminiscent of white porcelain; and Bizen, a warm, earthy tone named after Bizen ware pottery.

• 150 sheets (50 sheets x 3 types)
• Dimensions: 3.5 x 3.5 x 0.95 in (90 x 90 x 24 mm)
• Materials: Iwahada Paper (Sometsuke, Hakuji, Bizen)
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About Takeo Paper Products:

Takeo Paper Products is a Tokyo-based paper trading company with over 120 years of history in paper making and exploration. Aiming to share the craftsmanship of high-quality Japanese paper, they have spent years developing numerous types of paper for different purposes, including writing, printing, or home decor. Not only have they collaborated with manufacturers around the globe to explore immense possibilities in paper-making, but also worked together with designers or artists to create unique paper for creative purposes.