Midori Letter Pad Silk-printing Winter Peony

Midori Letter Pad Silk-printing Winter Peony

The quiet strength of the winter peony

The Midori Letter Pad Silk-printing Winter Peony belongs to Midori’s seasonal paper collection, dedicated to expressing the beauty of nature through refined floral designs. This edition features the winter peony, a flower traditionally associated in Japan with dignity, inner strength, and enduring beauty even during the Christmas.

The floral motif is rendered using a delicate silk-printing technique, allowing the petals to appear soft and expressive without overwhelming the page. Even with just a few lines of text, the design brings a sense of calm balance, making each sheet ideal for personal letters, greetings, or thoughtful notes.

Traditional Japanese paper

This letter pad is made with traditional Japanese paper, a material refined over more than a thousand years. Its natural texture and gentle resistance provide a pleasant, balanced writing experience, suitable for carefully composed correspondence and handwritten messages.

Main features

Each sheet combines the lightness of authentic Japanese washi with a winter floral motif characterized by understated elegance. The set includes two designs, with eight sheets of each, and a lined guide sheet, helping to maintain neat and harmonious handwriting while preserving the clean appearance of the paper.

Technical details

• Material: Traditional Japanese washi paper
• Decoration: Winter peony motif using silk-printing technique
• Contents: 16 sheets
• Design: 2 designs (8 sheets of each; 16 in total)
• Paper type: Plain paper (unlined)
• Includes: Lined guide sheet with examples of seasonal Japanese greetings
• Size: 177 × 168 × 4 mm
• Weight: 66 g
• Made in: Japan

Notes about the product

• Because it is made from traditional washi, the paper may contain natural fibers or small inclusions that reflect its artisanal production.
• This is a seasonal item and is not continuously reprinted.

Recommended writing instruments

• Fountain pen: △ (slight absorption may occur with very broad nibs)
• Liquid ink pen: ○ (suitable)
• Brush or flexible-tip pen: ○ (suitable)
• Inkjet printing: △ (testing recommended)

Frequently asked questions

Is this paper suitable for fountain pens?
Yes. Traditional Japanese washi performs well with fine and medium nibs. For very broad nibs or wet inks, a prior test is recommended.

Is the paper lined?
No. The sheets are plain and unlined. A lined guide sheet is included to help keep handwriting neat.

How many designs are included in this pad?
This pad includes two winter peony designs, with eight sheets of each (16 in total).

Where is this product made?
This letter pad is entirely made in Japan using traditional paper-making techniques.

Even in winter, the peony blooms with a quiet elegance that accompanies every written word.