Kakimori Letter Writing Set Chika Higashi / Lumire

• Set of 6 sheets of letter writing paper and 3 envelopes
• Collaboration with artist Chika Higashi
• Shinkyokushi paper offers the softness of washi

Letter stationery created in collaboration with artist Chika Higashi. Works including exclusive illustrations were carefully arranged into designs for casual use with attention to composition and layout. Read our journal story for more behind the scenes.

A set of letter writing paper and envelopes with artwork by Higashi printed on soft Shinkyokushi paper.Lumire, meaning light in French, was inspired by Junichiro Tanizakis essayIn Praise of Shadows. The envelope fits up to L/3R size photographs (89 x 127mm), so you can enclose cherished memories along with your words.

Higashi creates her works surrounded by nature at her home and atelier located at the foot of the Yatsugatake Mountains at an altitude of 1180m. Her work features whatever medium that catches her eye on her desk from coloured pencils and pens to acrylics and watercolours, and is characterised by a bold and colourful style.

Product nameLetter writing set – Chika HigashiDimensionsW160 x H215mmWeight50gSet includes6 sheets of letter writing paper, 3 envelopes, 4 address labelsMaterialShinkyokushi paper (letter writing paper/envelope), premium recycled paper (address label)ManufacturerSyubunsya PrintingMade inJapan

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