{"product_id":"the-silk-pattern-notebook-no1","title":"The Silk Pattern Notebook \/ No1","description":"\u003ch2\u003eProduct Description : Why is it so EXPENSIVE?\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eProduct Story\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\n\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eGeneral Product Information\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"padding-left: 40px;\"\u003eA luxury notebook for chronicling your life, adorned with Kyoto's finest Kinran silk. The \"Beauty of Utility\" perfected by centuries of tradition elegantly safeguards your thoughts and precious memories within its 96 premium pages. In this digital age, carve your own unique story into this journal—feeling the warmth of silk beneath your fingertips with every stroke of the pen.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e Product History\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"padding-left: 30px;\"\u003eWhen did these crafts start to craft?：1200 years ago \/ 800AD \/ Heian period in Japan\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"padding-left: 40px;\"\u003eThe origins of Nishijin textiles date back to the 5th and 6th centuries. It is said that foreigners settled in Kyoto and introduced silkworm and silk weaving techniques, giving birth to today's Nishijin textiles. Nishijin is a Japanese word meaning \"west camp\" and the name Nishijin-ori was given because the place where the artisans settled was just where west side military was located during the wars of that era.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"padding-left: 30px;\"\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eCraftsman Story\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eCraftsman Profile\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"padding-left: 30px;\"\u003eKonkan Studio\u003cbr\u003eEstablished in the mid-18th century (Horeki era) in the historic Muromachi district of Kyoto, KONKAN SHOTEN has been a premier manufacturer and wholesaler of \"Kinran\"—exquisite gold-brocaded silk textiles—for over 270 years. \u003cbr\u003eOur heritage is built upon a vast collection of over 30,000 archival designs and an unwavering commitment to the finest \"Shoken\" (pure silk). While we continue to provide essential textiles for traditional Noh costumes and ceremonial robes, we also embrace modern innovation. Our work extends to artistic collaborations for films, TV commercials, and bespoke costume design, pushing the boundaries of traditional weaving. \u003cbr\u003eOperating from an authentic Kyo-machiya (traditional townhouse), we harmonize ancestral craftsmanship with contemporary sensibilities. Through the elegant brilliance of every thread, KONKAN SHOTEN remains dedicated to weaving the timeless aesthetic of Japan into the fabric of the future.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eCraftsman Passion\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"padding-left: 40px;\"\u003eThe Thread of Passion: An Unwavering Soul of Craftsmanship\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eFor over 270 years since the Edo period, Konkan Shoten has preserved more than just fabric. What we carry forward is the very spirit and stubborn dedication of the artisans who breathe life into every single strand of silk. \u003cbr\u003eTo discern the subtle condition of a thread by touch alone and to weave intricate patterns with absolute precision—this process demands an immense span of time and a silent, relentless battle against compromise. Behind the resplendent world of \"Kinran\" lies the grit of manual labor and the insatiable curiosity of predecessors who accumulated over 30,000 archival designs. \u003cbr\u003eEven in a modern era driven by efficiency, we deliberately choose the painstaking path. In the silhouette of an artisan facing the loom, one sees both the pride of guarding tradition and the spark of ambition to create a beauty yet unseen. It is this raw intensity that gives depth to the silk’s luster, crafting \"authenticity\" that resonates deep within the soul of the beholder.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cimg src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0627\/6621\/9493\/files\/2026-02-07_13.08.13.png?v=1770437459\" alt=\"\"\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"padding-left: 30px;\"\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eYour Contribution to Craftsman\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eCustomer Voice\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"padding-left: 30px;\"\u003eDue to the market structure (link for full articles are attached bottom), craftsman have not known who the customer is and how customer reacts to their work. We made a “Message to Craftsman” box at purchase page. We will deliver all message to every craftsman. Our review will be also shared to craftsman so please leave your comment and evaluation on review section!\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIncome for Craftsman: Craftsman get only less than 10% of selling price?\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"padding-left: 30px;\"\u003eAs written above, craftsman have not controlled last phase of sales channel that resulting in selling price is set by third-party without craftsman’s recognition. \u003cspan style=\"text-decoration: underline;\"\u003eThere are some cases that only less than 10% of selling price is given to craftsman. We promise with our customer \/ craftsman that we offer the fair trade with craftsmen in our contract!\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWe made an article about above problem and our challenge. Please have a read from below link.\u003cspan style=\"text-decoration: underline;\"\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/suigenkyo.store\/pages\/sdgs-csr\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eCurrent state of the Crafts Market \/ Benefits brought by Suigenkyo\u003c\/a\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eMeasurement\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"padding-left: 30px;\"\u003eLength：21.5cm\u003cbr\u003eWidth：15.3cm\u003cbr\u003eThickness：2cm\u003cbr\u003eNumber of pages：96pages\u003cbr\u003eWeight：380g\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eMaterial \u0026amp; Caution\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eMaterials\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"padding-left: 30px;\"\u003eSilk thread\u003cbr\u003eGold thread\u003cbr\u003ePaper\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eCaution\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIndividual Difference\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"padding-left: 30px;\"\u003eEach piece is handmade, so there are individual differences even in the same series. We hope that you will understand the change by handmade.\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eDelivery Date\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"padding-left: 30px;\"\u003ePlease note that it will take about three months for delivery if we do not have the item in stock.\u003cspan style=\"text-decoration: underline;\"\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e","brand":"Konkan Studio","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":48379340325093,"sku":null,"price":434.0,"currency_code":"NZD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0627\/6621\/9493\/files\/No_1.jpg?v=1770436142","url":"https:\/\/suigenkyo.store\/en-nz\/products\/the-silk-pattern-notebook-no1","provider":"Suigenkyo Online Store","version":"1.0","type":"link"}