First Love - Pochibukuro Small Envelope Set

$5.00
By Shinzi Katoh

Pickup available at 2027 East Fifth Street, Dayton, Ohio 45403

Usually ready in 24 hours
Description

Pochibukuro are traditional, beautifully decorated mini Japanese envelopes used to gift cash or small tokens of appreciation. Commonly used during the New Year, they are also used for birthdays, graduations, tipping, etc. This set of three First Love envelopes features a lovely poem in Japanese along side a delightful fruit tree with birds and a decorative flowered hair comb on the front. A smaller fruit tree is depicted on the back of the envelope. 

Details:

  • 3 envelopes
  • Envelope size approx: 4.5" x 3.75" when sealed
  • Illustrations on back and front
  • Packaged in cellophane

Meet the Maker

Shinzi Katoh is an iconic Japanese stationery brand known for its whimsical designs. It was founded by artist, goods designer, and picture book author Shinzi Katoh who started his career in the 1970's. During his 50-year career as a designer, Shinzi has created over 15,000 different product designs, including miscellaneous goods, shoes, clothes, picture books, and stationery, both in Japan and internationally. His creations are a playful mix of animals, fairy tale figures, and scenic nature illustrations that bring warmth, joy, and a smile to your face. 

In 2006, he created the extremely popular "Sora Bear" character, an environmentally conscious character franchise featuring a pair of polar bear brothers dealing with the impacts of global warming. For his work raising awareness about the environment, Shinzi Katoh won the Environment Minister's Award in Japan in 2010.
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