Embrace the Japanese philosophy of mottainai—a sense of regret over waste—with the TAKEO PAPER MOTTAINAI MEMO — Satogami 03. Created by Japan’s premier specialty paper merchant, TAKEO, this limited-edition memo pad gives stationery lovers a chance to experience rare, discontinued fine papers before they are recycled into new paper materials. A portion of sales from this collection is donated to Wangari Maathai's "Green Belt Movement" tree-planting initiative in Kenya.
First launched in 1998, Satogami is a beloved paper line known for its simple, rustic texture that evokes the warmth and gentleness of nature. The 03 edition features three carefully chosen discontinued colourways—Silk, Millet, and Iris—in a substantial 100kg weight. Perfectly sized for quick notes, origami, or journal accents, this pad offers a fleeting, tactile encounter with a piece of Japanese paper history.
- 9 x 9 x 2.5 cm
- 150 sheets (50 sheets × 3 colours)
- Satogami Silk, Millet and Iris
- 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.
