Kozo Dyed Notebook (Small) - Cocoa Belle

/ Product Description & Story / The cover of this notebook features kozo dyed paper, a serendipitous fusion of a papermaker's masterful technique and an artist's aesthetic vision. Each sheet of this unique paper is handcrafted by at least six artisans, using traditional papermaking methods. Natural plant fibers and extracts are carefully selected and steeped to achieve the rich, natural dyes, followed by five intricate steps to complete the process. The inner pages are made of Xuan paper, chosen for its suitability for penmanship. With no distracting lines or excessive design, these pages offer an unhindered canvas for your thoughts and records. The distinctive texture of the kozo fiber will develop unique marks based on your usage habits, transforming the notebook into a vessel that not only records but also remembers your journey. We believe this inherent vitality can only be born from the patience and dedication of pure handicraft. / Dimensions / Approximately 17 x 12.5 x 1.2 cm / Materials / Cover: Kozo Dyed Paper, Inner Pages: Haiyue Xuan Paper / Notes / As the cover is crafted from handmade paper, the texture of each notebook may vary slightly. The actual product received may differ from the image. / Designer & Brand Introduction / Sometimes, one needs to take a small step back to better understand how to move forward. Once again, SHUHUO returned to its roots in Puli, to Chang Chun Cotton Paper Mill—Taiwan's oldest surviving handmade paper mill; embracing the warmth of a mother's fifty-five years of dedication. "Aren't you tired of touching such ordinary paper for fifty-five years? How can you compete with machines making paper sheet by sheet?" we asked. The master paused, his hands still immersed in the papermaking vat, turned, and smiled, a tuft of pulp still clinging to his fingers. "When something is right, it never goes out of style, even after a hundred years; when the method is right, it's worth spending a hundred times the effort." His simple answer echoed a wisdom and emotion refined by time, inspiring SHUHUO to continue bridging traditional craftsmanship with contemporary design, allowing the details of life experiences to naturally unfold. What appears as a chance encounter, upon closer observation and reflection, redefines the attitude towards "Good. Living." "SHUHUO Good Living." I will stop talking about design if it strays too far from life itself. Origin/Manufacturing Method Made in Taiwan, Handmade