minä perhonen: piece, (Cousin Mix) A5 Cousin Size - Techo Lineup

minä perhonenpiece, (Cousin Mix)A5 Cousin Size

2027 New
HOBONICHI STORE ONLY

This is a cover from minä perhonen, a brand that creates timeless, all-original garment textiles that are specially dyed, embroidered, and woven to recreate hand-drawn designs.

The popular “piece,” series consists of covers made from scraps of leftover fabric generated during clothing production, which are sewn by hand into a patchwork fabric. By combining textiles made from a wide range of materials and production methods, an entirely new fabric is born.

Cousin Mix is made of ten different fabrics. In addition to “ballade,” a pattern inspired by a dream of melting snow and flowers beginning to bud, the cover also incorporates textiles such as “forest card,” introduced in the 2025-26 Autumn/Winter collection. The combination was conceived out of a vision of flowers and animals embraced by the forest breeze.

The inner lining is made of mustard-colored cowhide and features embroidery in the shape of a butterfly. The cover also comes with two bookmarks, which have small embroidered balls strung on them like beads.

As each piece is cut differently from the original fabric, and the stitching is done by hand on a sewing machine, each precious cover is truly one of a kind.

Fabrics used for the piece, (Cousin Mix)

1. ballade (2007-08 Autumn / Winter)
A cut jacquard pattern depicting small flowers blooming as the snow begins to melt. The charm of these lovely flowers gives you the sense that spring is just around the corner.

2. tambourine (2000-01 Autumn / Winter)
Embroidered dots, each with its own character, line up one by one to trace a circle.

3. metsä (2012 Spring / Summer)
A velvet jacquard textile that evokes the still atmosphere of trees in the forest wet with morning dew, their radiant forms glimmering in the sunlight.

4. floraleaf (2025 Spring / Summer)
A pattern inspired by the image of flowers and leaves swaying happily in the wind along the cliffs of Sardinia, Italy.

5. tarte (2007-08 Autumn / Winter)
Colorful rows of stitches, neatly arranged and framed by ovals — a pattern inspired by the vibrant, sparkling tarts displayed in a pastry showcase.

6. fruitree (2023-24 Autumn / Winter)
A tree laden with ripe fruit, as if lighting up the forest. The design evokes a story about animals stirring with excitement at the scent of fruit carried on the breeze.

7. flower fog (2024-25 Autumn / Winter)
A design inspired by the image of tiny flowers drifting through the mist. The fleeting, ephemeral scene is expressed through jacquard weaving.

8. pomppia (2023 Spring / Summer)
Rabbit faces are rendered in a variety of styles, woven together into a single continuous pattern. This design evokes a sense of the interconnectedness of living things and the world around us.

9. blumen (2024-25 Autumn / Winter)
“Flowers” in German. These folkloric, nostalgic blooms gently ease the heart.

10. forest card (2025-26 Autumn / Winter)
A textile that reimagines the four playing card suits — hearts, diamonds, clubs, and spades — as natural landscapes and living creatures, rendered in embroidery.

*The year in brackets indicates when the fabric was first released.

About minä perhonen

minä perhonen is a brand created by designer Akira Minagawa.

First founded in 1995 under the name minä, and renamed “minä perhonen” in 2003. In Finnish, “minä” means “I,” and “perhonen” means “butterfly,” expressing Minagawa’s hopes to create designs as light-hearted and beautiful as a butterfly’s flapping wings.

https://www.mina-perhonen.jp/en/

Interviews with minä perhonen’s Akira Minagawa

The Focus of Design (Japanese)

Continuing to create. Continuing to think. (Japanese)

From a Single Grain of Wheat (Japanese)

The Fish Market and the Sewing Machine (Japanese)

Staff List

Photographer: Styled Images: Elaine Lam / Product Detail: Hiroyuki Oe
Stylist: Kanako Muneto

minä perhonenpiece, (Cousin Mix)A5 Cousin Size

¥26,620 - ¥28,270 (incl. tax)
¥23,100 (incl. tax)

20 per item

Available

Normal

Specifications*Specifications may vary slightly

Cover

Size

H: 228 x W: 337 x T: 3 mm / H: 9" x W: 13.3" x T: 0.1"

Weight

Approx. 170 g

Main material

Exterior: Cotton, linen / Interior: Cow leather, polyester

Compatible Techo Books

Cousin (A5)
1 page per day
Cousin Avec (A5)
1 page per day 6-month book
Day-Free
Monthly notebook

Cousin | One-Page-Per-Day TypeJapanese / English

type	Monday Start (Japanese) Monday Start (English)
Size	A5 H: 210 x W: 148 x T: 18 mm / H: 8.3" x W: 5.8" x T: 0.7" *Specifications may vary slightly
Weight	Approx. 445 g
Dates	Jan 2027 - Dec 2027 (Jan start) Apr 2027 - Mar 2028 (Apr start)

A daily techo with lots of space to write

This A5-size techo provides ample space on each daily page. It’s great for keeping in one place at home or at work and you can use it to track your child’s growth or exchange with someone.

Daily pages
Yearly calendar
Yearly index
Monthly calendar
Weekly pages
Memo pages

View details on features and included content

Cousin Avec | One-Page-Per-Day Type (2-Book Set)Japanese

type	Monday Start (Japanese)
Size	A5 Each Book: H: 210 x W: 148 x T: 10 mm / H: 8.3" x W: 5.8" x T: 0.4" *Specifications may vary slightly
Weight	Each Book: Approx. 260 g
Dates	Book 1: Jan 2027 - June 2027 Book 2: July 2027 - Dec 2027

Each 6-month daily techo is thin and light for easy carry

This techo splits the year into two 6-month books, making it easy to carry while keeping the same page design and layout as the standard edition.

Daily pages
Yearly calendar
Yearly index
Monthly calendar
Weekly pages
Memo pages

View details on features and included content

Day-Free | Monthly Techo + NotebookJapanese

type	Monday Start (Japanese)
Size	A5 H: 210 x W: 148 x T: 8 mm / H: 8.3" x W: 5.8" x T: 0.3" *Specifications may vary slightly
Weight	Approx. 220 g
Dates	Dec 2026 - Mar 2028

A monthly notebook with undated pages to write freely

This techo starts with monthly calendars and ends with undated graph paper pages so you can write whenever you want, and as much as you want.

Monthly calendar
Yearly calendar
Yearly index
Graph paper notebook pages

View details on features and included content

User recommendations

If you’ve used any of these products, we welcome your notes on what you like about them or what led you to buy them so we can share it with customers who are currently considering these products. We’d also love to welcome comments from customers who purchased their techo outside the Hobonichi Store or received their book as a gift.

Send a comment

Please Read Before You Buy

We’ve compiled a list of warnings, potential issues, and tips to keep in mind for this particular product. Additionally, the color of the product may be slightly different in actuality than compared to how it appeared on a computer or smartphone screen.

Inquiries cannot be handled by minä perhonen stores: This cover is produced and sold by Hobonichi Co., Ltd. under the design direction of minä perhonen. Inquiries about these covers cannot be answered at minä perhonen shop locations, so please contact the Hobonichi Store with any questions or concerns.

Patchwork patterns vary by cover: While the same textiles are generally used for all patchwork covers, the specific sections of fabric vary from piece to piece. In some cases, fabrics with slightly different colors or patterns may also be included. As a result, each cover has its own unique design.

Fraying may be visible on lace bookmarks: The bookmark features original lace ribbon from minä perhonen, which may show some fraying. If you notice fraying, please do not pull the threads— instead, gently tuck them back into the weave of the ribbon for continued use.

Threads may protrude from embroidered area: Please note that embroidered areas may contain threads that protrude from the design.

Leather may contain preexisting wrinkles and marks: In order to allow customers the enjoyment of all-natural leather, the leather is processed in a way that retains its original feel. This may leave imperfections visible on the surface of the cover, such as wrinkles, scratches, stains, or vein marks.
Depending on the conditions in which the cover is used, natural oils of the leather may emerge and appear as stains. We ask for your understanding for these naturally-occurring characteristics of genuine leather.

Pen holder fits pens up to 13.5 mm wide: The pen holder is designed to fit the 12.2 mm (0.48") diameter Jetstream pen offered as a free Hobonichi Store Exclusive Bonus. Pens with certain shapes and materials may be difficult to pull through the holder. The holder can fit pens up to 13.5 mm (0.53") in diameter.

Color transfer may occur due to friction, pressure, or moisture: Color may transfer to other items through friction or prolonged contact. This risk increases when the cover is exposed to water or sweat, so please take extra care when carrying it near clothing or other belongings.