Bring a touch of quiet, midnight-inspired artistry to your creative layouts with the Classiky Dots and Lines Masking Tape in Dark Blue. Created in collaboration with the celebrated Japanese design studio "Dots and Lines" (Maho Ukai), this exquisite 1.8cm-wide washi tape features a mesmerizing, repeating botanical motif of wild forest plants, tiny woodland birds, and delicate branches. Rendered in a deep, vintage dark blue ink on a warm cream paper background, its sophisticated imagery captures the peaceful atmosphere of a moonlit nature trail, evoking the charm of classic block prints or antique textiles.
Meticulously manufactured in Japan using premium, authentic washi paper, this masking tape masterfully combines delicate aesthetic appeal with everyday durability. It possesses the characteristic translucent quality of high-grade Japanese paper, allowing you to layer it beautifully over grid lines, daily logs, handwritten text, or other decorative tapes to build rich visual texture. The highly versatile 18mm width is perfectly balanced—not too thick, yet wide enough to frame scrapbook layouts, create gorgeous decorative borders in your planner, pin down ephemera, or add a beautiful, hand-sealed finish to your outgoing pen-pal letters. It adheres reliably to a variety of surfaces, yet removes cleanly and repositions with absolute ease.
- 1.8 cm x 7 m
- Washi paper material
- Made in Japan
【ABOUT THE BRAND】
Classiky (倉敷意匠計画室), which translates to the Kurashiki Design Planning Office, is a distinguished Japanese papeterie and lifestyle brand that began its history as a silkscreen printing studio in 1981. The company is formally based in the historic Kurashiki City, Okayama Prefecture, a location renowned for its beautifully preserved Edo-period streetscapes. Classiky operates with the mission of promoting traditional craftsmanship, collaborating with skilled artists and local town factory workers across Japan to conceive and sell original lifestyle goods.
The brand's product catalogue is extensive and highly specialised, covering a broad range of items known in Japan as zakka (miscellaneous goods). Their core offerings include unique stationery and paper products, alongside tasteful kitchenware, tableware, and linens. Each piece reflects a fusion of traditional techniques with simple, contemporary design, ensuring that the quality and charm of hand-made objects are seamlessly integrated into modern life.
Classiky’s design philosophy centres on producing durable, functional goods intended for daily life. Their products are made to stand the test of time, often retaining subtle marks that hint at the traditional methods used to create them. This commitment to enduring quality and timeless originalité has made Classiky an internationally recognised and respected name in Japanese craft goods.
