Kikumon Bandana notebook Oedipoda caerulescens) mounted on acid-free

Oedipoda caerulescens) mounted on acid-free paper in a black wooden shadow box

Silver plated brass

circa 1880 - with all the bumps and bruises one would expect for someone of his age

Hand-stitched using top quality waxed cording

Butterfly specimen (Ornithoptera priamus ♂ Indonesia) mounted on acid-free paper in a black wooden shadow box

Kikumon Bandana notebook Oedipoda caerulescens) mounted on acid-freeThis hand illustrated design by Junichi Kobashi features a modern take on the classic kikumon chrysanthemum seal of Japan. Screen printed in deep indigo color, Katsu iro, this traditional dye was favored by samurai who believed it would bring them good fortune in battle. 100% cotton L: 53 x W: 53 cm Kobashi Studio makes high quality accessories in Japan, sourcing each component from the best suppliers. All of the suppliers are small workshops and