Immerse yourself in a delightfully whimsical and heartwarming world of feline art with the Classiky Toraneko Bonbon Cat Washi Paper (Set A). Created in collaboration with Toraneko Bonbon—the brilliant creative project of Japanese chef, artist, and picture book illustrator Nachiko Nachi—this charming collection contains 24 sheets of traditional Japanese paper celebrating the everyday antics of our favourite feline companions. Each sheet feels like a warm, hand-painted excerpt from an artist's personal scrapbook, featuring an entirely unique collection of expressive, naive, and wonderfully distinct cat illustrations that bring an immediate sense of comfort and joy to your projects.
True to Classiky’s dedication to heritage craftsmanship, these sheets are meticulously made in Japan using authentic, premium Kaishi washi paper. Kaishi paper is an essential item at tea ceremonies and kaiseki meals, but it's actually very useful in everyday life as well. The paper possesses a highly tactile, slightly textured, and beautifully organic surface that holds inks wonderfully while offering a pleasant feel under your fingertips. You can easily carry a few sheets with you to use as a handkerchief, for touching up makeup, or as oil-blotting paper. It is equally perfect for wrapping sweets, as unique notepaper, or as a charming message card. You can even fold it up and use it as a substitute for a small envelope to pass along tokens or letters.
This generous 24-sheet compilation includes several repeating patterns and standalone motifs unique to Set A, making it a dream material for creative journaling, letter writing, custom gift wrapping, or delicate origami crafting. Because of its light, fibrous composition, you can easily tear the edges by hand to create gorgeous, soft-bordered ephemera to paste directly into your scrapbooks and planners.
- 17.5 x 14.5 cm
- Set of 24 sheets
- 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.
