Hobonichi Cover Yumi Kitagishi: White Cat's Table Decorations (A6)
The Hobonichi Techo Cover "White Cat's Table Decorations" features illustrations by Yumi Kitagishi – a Japanese illustrator whose acrylic gouache works tell a storybook-like, colour-saturated world. The design showcases a table laden with lovingly arranged objects: a cat-shaped teapot, a cup, a vase of flowers, and a ribbon-tied napkin. The outer shell is made from polyester and is crafted to fit the A6 format of the Hobonichi Techo Original.
Features
- Illustration in acrylic gouache: Kitagishi's painting style creates rich, warm colours with distinctive handwriting – printed on polyester fabric applied to white base cloth, making the colours particularly vibrant.
- Butterfly Stopper – pen holder closure: Two pen loops on the side accommodate a pen (up to 13.5 mm diameter) and hold the cover closed when a pen is threaded through both loops. No separate hook-and-loop fastener needed.
- Large back pocket with hidden illustration: The back pocket holds another illustration – a pink tablecloth already peeks out.
- Interior featuring Kitagishi motifs: The lining displays a red checked pattern, also drawn by Kitagishi. The right interior pocket is decorated with white and black cats, plus a film strip featuring the white cat.
- Two page markers: Integrated into the cover for quick access to current and previous pages.
- Exclusive brand card: Each cover includes a limited-edition Hobonichi brand card with original Kitagishi design – fits into one of the interior pockets.
- Handcrafted finishing: All Hobonichi covers are hand-finished; slight variations in colour and pattern between individual pieces are a natural consequence of manufacturing and part of the handmade character.
Use & Tips
- Fits: Hobonichi Techo Original and Hobonichi Techo Planner in A6 format.
- Using the pen holder: The Butterfly Stopper accommodates pens up to 13.5 mm outer diameter. Slim fineliners, ballpoints and mechanical pencils slide in easily; pens with textured grip zones may fit more snugly and loosen with use.
- Cover on Cover: The cover can be combined with a matching Hobonichi Cover on Cover (A6) to protect the design or adapt the exterior to the season.
- Organise interior pockets: The left pockets hold space for small cards, notes or Hobonichi sticker sheets – the brand card belongs in the right pocket next to the cat illustration.
- Set up two page markers: One marker for the current day, one for the current month – or one as a fixed marker for note pages at the back of the book.
- Colour care: The polyester fabric is wipeable; for intensely coloured prints, dry rubbing is recommended, as damp cleaning may dull the print over time.
For Hobonichi Enthusiasts
Yumi Kitagishi works in acrylic gouache – a medium combining the opacity of gouache with the flexibility of acrylic, producing particularly vibrant, flat colours. This painting style translates onto the polyester fabric of the cover as a dense, matt print with warm whites and saturated accent colours. The print is created on white-dyed fabric, so the white in the design – such as the cats' fur – merges with the base material, achieving a particularly organic effect. Since the cover is handcrafted in Japan, colour nuances and pattern gradations may vary slightly; a characteristic that makes each piece unique.
Technical Specifications
| Model / Series: | Yumi Kitagishi: White Cat's Table Decorations – A6 Original Size (2026) |
| Format: | A6 (fits Hobonichi Techo Original / Planner) |
| Dimensions (unfolded): | 165 × 244 × 3 mm |
| Outer Material: | Polyester |
| Inner Material: | Polyester |
| Pen Holder: | Butterfly Stopper (2 loops, up to 13.5 mm pen diameter), also serves as closure |
| Page Markers: | 2 pieces |
| Back Pocket: | Yes, with hidden illustration |
| Lining: | Red checked pattern (Kitagishi), interior pockets with cat motifs |
| Included: | Cover, exclusive Hobonichi brand card (Kitagishi design) |
| Origin: | Japan |