Embrace the Japanese philosophy of mottainai—a sense of regret over waste—with the TAKEO PAPER MOTTAINAI MEMO — Assorted 26. Created by Japan’s premier specialty paper merchant, TAKEO, this limited-edition memo pad gives stationery lovers a rare opportunity to experience exquisite, archived fine papers before they are recycled into new paper stock. A portion of sales from the MOTTAINAI collection is donated to Wangari Maathai's "Green Belt Movement" tree-planting initiative in Kenya.
The Assorted 26 edition features a curated selection of three discontinued paper varieties across two distinct lines:
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Janfelt (Karabeni / Crimson, 100kg): Launched in 1997, this paper features a unique horizontal laid pattern (resembling a traditional bamboo screen) blended with fine dyed fibers that create a soft, vertical felt-like texture in a rich crimson red.
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Lezac 16 (Natural, 100kg): Released in 2016, an elegant specialty paper embossed with a soft, supple texture reminiscent of real leather in an off-white natural tone.
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Lezac 16 (Pickle / Olive Green, 100kg): Released in 2016, featuring the same rich, leather-like tactile feel in a soothing olive green shade.
Cut into a handy 9 x 9 cm square, each sheet is ideal for desk notes, scrapbooking accents, origami, or experimenting with different pens and inks.
- 9 x 9 x 2.5 cm
- 150 sheets (50 sheets × 3 distinct paper types)
- Janfelt, Lezac 16 Paper
- Made in Japan
【ABOUT THE BRAND】
Founded in Tokyo, Japan, in 1899, TAKEO is a legendary paper house that has spent over a century expanding the cultural, technical, and tactile boundaries of paper. Widely recognised as the global pioneer of "Fine Paper" (ファインペーパー), the company focuses entirely on creating high-grade, specialized printing substrates that blend rich sensory elements like unique textures, custom colourways, and intricate patterns. Operating at the intersection of graphic design, traditional craftsmanship, and industrial technology, TAKEO treats paper not merely as a blank recording surface, but as a vital physical medium meant to stimulate human emotion and elevate artistic expression.
Through their dedicated stationery line, TAKEO PAPER PRODUCTS, the brand transforms raw mill artistry into luxury functional tools for the desk, specializing in ultra-premium notebooks, custom envelope packs, and structural folder systems. They are celebrated for revolutionary proprietary sheets like Pachica—a paper that turns beautifully translucent when heat-stamped—and Tant Select with its delicate linen textures. Highly favored by global designers, calligraphers, and bookmakers, TAKEO provides the ultimate fountain-pen-friendly canvas for those who appreciate the natural beauty and structural precision of elite Japanese paper craft.
