{"product_id":"letterpress-envelopes-two-color-bitokuko","title":"Letterpress Envelopes (Two-Color) \/ Bitokuko","description":"\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"markdown markdown-main-panel md-content enable-luminous-fast-follows enable-updated-hr-color stronger\" id=\"model-response-message-contentr_d9111cf5c8cf4d21\" aria-busy=\"false\" aria-live=\"polite\" dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"first-token\"\u003e\n\u003cspan class=\"\"\u003eThese envelopes are made using relief printing (letterpress).\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Relief printing is a method where a design is made into a raised block,\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"\"\u003e like a stamp,\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e and printed onto paper under heavy pressure using a press machine.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eBecause ink is pressed directly into the paper,\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e each print has its own unique texture—even when using the exact same color.\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cspan\u003eMuch like stamping,\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e only one color can be printed at a time,\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e but by combining two colors and two printing plates,\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e we have created a wide variety of patterns.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Perfect for special letters,\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e celebratory gifts,\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e or cash envelopes for auspicious occasions.\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cspan\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"markdown markdown-main-panel md-content enable-luminous-fast-follows enable-updated-hr-color stronger\" id=\"model-response-message-contentr_c1dcb85799a0086c\" aria-busy=\"false\" aria-live=\"polite\" dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"first-token\"\u003e\u003cb data-path-to-node=\"0\" data-index-in-node=\"0\" class=\"\"\u003eDimensions (mm):\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cul data-path-to-node=\"1\"\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cspan\u003ePochi-bukuro (Mini Money Envelope):\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e 64 × 97\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cspan\u003eNagagata No.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e 4 Envelope:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e 90 × 205\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cspan\u003eNagagata No.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e 3 Envelope:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e 120 × 235\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cspan\u003eWestern-style Envelope:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e 120 × 176\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\u003ci data-path-to-node=\"2\" data-index-in-node=\"0\"\u003eAvailable in sets of 5 or 10. Because combining different printing plates creates countless unique designs, specific patterns cannot be selected. Due to the characteristics of relief printing, slight ink bleeding or faintness may occur. Thank you for your understanding.\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\u003cb data-path-to-node=\"4\" data-index-in-node=\"0\"\u003eBitokuko\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cspan\u003eBitokuko is a paper product brand specializing in relief and letterpress printing.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e It is a collaborative project between COCHAE,\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e a design unit based in Okayama,\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e and Onishi Shoten Printing Department,\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e founded in 1920 in Bizen,\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Okayama.\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\u003cb data-path-to-node=\"6\" data-index-in-node=\"0\"\u003eOnishi Shoten Printing Department\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cspan\u003eFounded in 1920 (Taisho 9) by Kan'ichi Onishi as a letterpress printing business.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e The company has evolved to meet changing industry needs,\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e early on adopting Heidelberg presses and four-color printing presses.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eAlongside standard commercial printing,\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e they specialize in letterpress,\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e silk-screen printing,\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e tags,\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e tapestries,\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eand custom bookbinding.\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\u003cb data-path-to-node=\"8\" data-index-in-node=\"0\"\u003eCOCHAE\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cspan\u003eA design unit formed by Yosuke Jikuhara,\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Miki Takeda,\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e and Saya Kanno (joining in 2020),\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e operating under the theme of \"designing playfulness.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\"\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cspan\u003eIn 2003,\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e they began producing graphic origami with the concept of \"making origami more pop!\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\" Today,\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e they engage in a wide range of activities,\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e including developing toys and stationery with fresh perspectives,\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003epublishing,\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e product planning,\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e and exhibitions.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Their origami puzzle \"Funny Face Card\" won the Japan Good Design Award (G-Mark) in 2008.\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cspan\u003eThey have published numerous books,\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e including the \u003c\/span\u003e\u003ci data-path-to-node=\"11\" data-index-in-node=\"50\"\u003eOri-CA\u003c\/i\u003e\u003cspan\u003e series (Seigensha) and \u003c\/span\u003e\u003ci data-path-to-node=\"11\" data-index-in-node=\"80\"\u003eYoukai Origami\u003c\/i\u003e\u003cspan\u003e(Kodansha).\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Their work \u003c\/span\u003e\u003ci data-path-to-node=\"11\" data-index-in-node=\"118\"\u003eCat Flip-Book\u003c\/i\u003e\u003cspan\u003e (Seigensha) earned the Jury Special Award at the 2013 Book Design Competition,\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e and \u003c\/span\u003e\u003ci data-path-to-node=\"11\" data-index-in-node=\"215\"\u003eTonton Paper Sumo\u003c\/i\u003e\u003cspan\u003e (KOKUYO WORK×CREATE) was selected as a Good Toy 2013.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e They also plan,\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e edit,\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e and design photo books,\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e such as \u003c\/span\u003e\u003ci data-path-to-node=\"11\" data-index-in-node=\"341\"\u003ekokeshi book: Design of Traditional Kokeshi\u003c\/i\u003e\u003cspan\u003e (Seigensha).\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"The Scenery Shop","offers":[{"title":"64 × 97","offer_id":55242769138002,"sku":null,"price":6.0,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true},{"title":"90 × 205","offer_id":55242794139986,"sku":null,"price":8.0,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true},{"title":"120 × 235","offer_id":55242794172754,"sku":null,"price":10.0,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true},{"title":"120 × 176","offer_id":55242794205522,"sku":null,"price":10.0,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0778\/5480\/2258\/files\/IMG_0817.webp?v=1793199135","url":"https:\/\/scenery-shop.com\/products\/letterpress-envelopes-two-color-bitokuko","provider":"The Scenery Shop","version":"1.0","type":"link"}