This dark brown wooden charm from Ruchie brings a piece of traditional Japanese craft to your everyday carry. Artisan Yuta Shimizu makes each one in his Hakone workshop using Yosegi, a traditional woodworking technique that combines many types of wood into intricate geometric patterns. Unlike Ruchie's earlier round charms, this new square design has its cord hole set on the diagonal, so it hangs at a stylish diamond angle once attached.
Yosegi-zaiku is a celebrated Japanese craft known for its detailed wooden mosaics, born in the historic Hakone region. The natural texture of the wood pairs beautifully with the leather cover of a Traveler's Notebook, adding warmth to the front. As you carry it day to day, the mix of wood grains will deepen and take on richer tones over time.
A square wooden Yosegi marquetry charm by Yuta Shimizu of Ruchie, whose workshop is in Hakone. This new design replaces the usual round shape with a dark brown square, made using traditional Japanese Yosegi-zaiku techniques.
The elastic cord hole is positioned nearly along the diagonal, allowing the charm to sit at an angle, like a diamond, when attached to a Traveler's Notebook. Made from a combination of various woods, its natural texture develops a richer character with use.
