minä perhonen: aalto A6 Original Size - Techo Lineup

minä perhonenaaltoA6 Original Size

minä perhonen creates timeless, all-original garment textiles that are specially dyed, embroidered, and woven to recreate hand-drawn designs.

Using plenty of water to mix in with the paint and a flat brush, a collection of arcs that blend together is created for the aalto. This textile was made with transparent watercolor which overlaps in layers, making them look like waves that continue into the distance, and to the far reaches of an endless sea.

The fabric is a linen with a smooth texture. The interior comes in a deep blue shade, while the two bookmarks are yellow and gray, respectively.

The zipper pull is made out of a natural leather, and the butterfly-shaped fastening adds a cute charm.

A cover that promises to refresh you with a fresh breeze and an uplifting feeling every time you open it.

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: Jin Yamamoto / Product Detail: Hiroyuki Oe
Stylist: Reiko Ogino
Makeup & Hair: Aya Murakami
Model: tomoe

minä perhonenaaltoA6 Original Size

¥16,720 - ¥17,710 (incl. tax)
¥14,300 (incl. tax)

20 per item

Available

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Specifications*Specifications may vary slightly

Cover

Size

H: 196 x W: 159 x T: 30 mm / H: 7.7" x W: 6.3" x T: 1.2"

Weight

Approx. 190 g

Main material

Exterior: Linen / Interior: PU

Compatible Techo Books

Planner (A6)
1 page per day English edition
Original (A6)
1 page per day
Original Avec (A6)
1 page per day 6-month book
Day-Free
Monthly notebook

Planner | One-Page-Per-Day TypeEnglish

type	Monday Start (English)
Size	A6 H: 148 x W: 105 x T: 15 mm / H: 5.8" x W: 4.1" x T: 0.6" *Specifications may vary slightly
Weight	Approx. 190 g
Dates	Jan 2027 - Dec 2027

The English-version daily techo with a refined design

This compact A6 size techo has spacious daily pages and a simple graph-paper design that offers plenty of freedom to draw, paste, and write.

Daily pages
Yearly calendar
Yearly index
Monthly calendar
Memo pages

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Original | One-Page-Per-Day TypeStandard Edition (Japanese / English) / One Piece Edition (*1)

type	Monday Start (Japanese) Sunday Start (Japanese) Monday Start (English)
Size	A6 H: 148 x W: 105 x T: 15 mm / H: 5.8" x W: 4.1" x T: 0.6" *Specifications may vary slightly
Weight	Approx. 195 g
Dates	Jan 2027 - Dec 2027 (Jan start) Apr 2027 - Mar 2028 (Apr start)

A classic easy-to-use techo

This compact A6 size techo has spacious daily pages and a simple graph-paper design that offers plenty of freedom to draw, paste, and write.

Daily pages
Yearly calendar
Yearly index
Monthly calendar
Memo pages

*1 Also compatible with the One Piece Edition Original Book.

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

type	Monday Start (Japanese)
Size	A6 Each Book: H: 148 x W: 105 x T: 8 mm / H: 5.9" x W: 4.1" x T: 0.3" *Specifications may vary slightly
Weight	Each Book: Approx. 110 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
Memo pages

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Day-Free | Monthly Techo + NotebookJapanese

type	Monday Start (Japanese)
Size	A6 H: 148 x W: 105 x T: 8 mm / W: 4.1" x H: 5.9" x T: 0.3" *Specifications may vary slightly
Weight	Approx. 110 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

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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.

Cover may contain variations in stitching or loose lining: Due to the structure of the cover that opens flat 180 degrees, exterior stitching areas may appear puckered and lining material may be loose.

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.

Print may have white spots due to texture of material: Due to the naturally-occuring naps (knots and lumps in the material), the print may contain some white spots. This is caused by originally-present naps being printed on, and these naps later coming off the cover. Please understand this is an unavoidable aspect of the all-natural material.