Hobonichi A6 Cover V&A Series: Strawberry Thief

The Hobonichi Techo, created in collaboration with the V&A (Victoria and Albert Museum, London), celebrates the much-loved Arts and Crafts patterns of William Morris and his creative companions. Drawing from the museum’s unparalleled collections, each techo combines iconic designs with the Hobonichi Techo’s signature style.

The front cover features William Morris’ 1883 textile design, Strawberry Thief, depicting thrushes cheekily stealing strawberries from Morris’ garden. On the back, John Henry Dearle's 1892 Blackthorn wallpaper celebrates spring with entwined hawthorn and blackthorn blossoms.

The inside is a calm blue-grey, while a woven label pen holder bears Morris’ famous words: “Have nothing in your houses that you do not know to be useful or believe to be beautiful.”

This pen holder is designed to hold a pen by its barrel. Even when you aren’t carrying a pen, the design serves as a beautiful accent to the techo cover.

Images and description by Hobonichi.