Introduce a touch of sophisticated, tactile design to your organization and correspondence with the Classiky Mitsou Letterpress Label Card Set in the minimalist Black Checker design. This elegant set, created in collaboration with illustrator Mariko Okumura (mitsou), showcases the subtle beauty of traditional Japanese stationery.
Each card features the iconic geometric Checker (Grid) pattern, meticulously printed using the letterpress technique. This printing method leaves a slight, beautiful indentation on the paper's surface, giving the design a unique, handmade texture that is delightful to the touch. These versatile cards are perfect for a variety of uses, serving beautifully as gift tags to add a refined, custom look to presents, as place cards for stylish table settings or events, as elegant labels to organise boxes, drawers, or pantry items, or simply as charming notecards for writing short, heartfelt messages. The set includes 20 individual cards.
- 7.7 × 10.3 cm
- Set of 20 cards
- Letterpress card 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.
