Midori Wall Planner Echizen Washi Sushi 2027
The Midori Wall Calendar Echizen Washi Sushi 2027 is a tall-format hanging calendar in the style of a Japanese scroll – printed on handmade Echizen washi paper with its characteristic jagged, hand-torn edges. Each of the twelve monthly sheets features a hand-drawn sushi motif, transferred via screen printing in rich colours and gold spot colour onto the soft, textured paper. The paper itself comes from Fukui Prefecture, where Echizen papermakers maintain a handcraft tradition spanning over a thousand years.
Features
- Echizen washi paper, handmade: The paper is hand-formed by craftspeople in Echizen using traditional methods. The characteristically jagged edges form naturally when the paper is removed from the forming screen – they are not decoration, but evidence of handwork. The soft, slightly rough surface holds print ink and gold lacquer with exceptional depth and brilliance.
- Silk screen printing with gold spot colour: High-precision screen printing brings out the texture and freshness of the sushi motifs – each topping appears three-dimensional and lifelike. The gold spot colour provides targeted accents that shimmer particularly warmly within the washi paper.
- Changing monthly sushi illustrations: Each monthly sheet displays a different, hand-drawn sushi variety – accompanied by informational texts about the respective ingredients in Japanese and English.
- Scroll format: The narrow upright format (approx. 47 × 12 cm) draws inspiration from the traditional Japanese kakemono scroll. It requires minimal wall space yet functions as a striking work of art in its own right.
- Reuse of sheets: Individual monthly sheets can be cleanly torn away once the month has passed and repurposed as a postcard or framed artwork – the washi paper is robust enough for this.
Use & Tips
- Hanging: The calendar is designed for wall mounting. The supplied hanging system allows for a level, stable position – a slim nail or adhesive strip is all that's needed.
- Placement: Kitchen, dining room or office – the sushi motif works particularly well in rooms with a bright, calm background, where the gold accents really come into their own.
- Smell upon opening: When freshly unpacked, the screen print may have a more intense smell – this will disperse completely within a few days.
- Reuse as a print: Once the month has ended, the sheet can be torn away and framed. Washi paper yellows little and remains dimensionally stable as long as it is not exposed to moisture.
- Gift: The calendar comes in slim packaging (approx. 52 × 13 cm), which is easy to post – ideal as a New Year gift for those who love Japan and cuisine.
For Paper Enthusiasts
Echizen washi is considered one of Japan's oldest and most prestigious paper types – the Echizen region in Fukui Prefecture has been producing paper using traditional methods for over 1,500 years. The paper used for this calendar is not mass-produced washi imitation, but is hand-formed anew each year. The natural fibre structure creates a slightly uneven surface and warm feel to the touch – quite different from calendered printing paper. Screen printing on this lively surface produces a depth and tactility that cannot be achieved through offset printing on smooth paper. Those familiar with washi paper know: no two sheets are exactly alike.
Technical Specifications
| Series / Model: | Echizen Washi Wall Calendar Sushi 2027 |
| Paper: | Echizen washi, handmade, hand-torn edges |
| Printing method: | Silk screen printing, gold spot colour |
| Format: | Approx. 470 × 120 × 7 mm (H × W × D) |
| Packaging dimensions: | Approx. 520 × 130 × 7 mm |
| Sheets: | 12 sheets (January–December 2027) |
| Text: | Japanese and English |
| Origin: | Japan |
