HANAYA TSUTOMU
Sakura & Tachibana Fragrance Sachet
Sakura & Tachibana Fragrance Sachet
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A Traditional Japanese Kōbukuro (香り袋)
A celebration of meticulous Japanese craftsmanship, this Sakura & Tachibana fragrance sachet is entirely shaped and finished by hand.
Each petal is individually crafted and formed, then delicately hand-painted to capture the soft movement of sakura blossom and the strength of tachibana citrus. The florals are constructed using traditional Japanese washi paper - prized for its fine fibres and gentle luminosity. The result is a piece that feels both light and enduring.
Inspired by Momo no Sekku (Girls’ Festival), the pairing of sakura and tachibana carries deep cultural symbolism - representing grace, protection and continuity. Traditionally displayed beside hina dolls, these motifs speak to seasonality and the passing of time.
Inside, a subtle blend of Japanese aromatics releases a refined, layered fragrance designed for intimate spaces - wardrobes, drawers, linen cupboards or bedside tables. The scent is soft and elegant, never overpowering, and gently mellows over time.
This is more than a fragrance sachet. It is a small work of artisan paper craft - where each petal, each brushstroke, and each fold reflects the patience and precision of its maker.
Details
Size: Approximately 20cm
Each petal is individually handcrafted
Hand-painted floral detailing
Crafted from traditional Japanese washi paper
Filled with a delicate Japanese fragrance blend
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ABOUT THE MAKER
Hanaya Tsutomu | 花屋務 | Kamakura, Kanagawa Prefecture
Hanaya Tsutomu's (花屋務) Hashimoto Kabuto is a floral artisan working from his atelier in Kamakura, where materials are treated with reverence and intention. His practice is grounded in seasonality, composition, and the subtle architecture of form.
Rather than arranging flowers as decoration, he constructs space through them - allowing line, negative space, and texture to guide the eye. Each stem is considered. Each gesture deliberate. The work resists excess.
His approach is rooted in traditional Japanese sensibility, yet expressed through a contemporary lens. There is clarity in his compositions: an emphasis on balance, restraint, and the quiet tension between strength and delicacy. Blossoms are not forced into display; they are placed, allowed to breathe, and to settle into their natural rhythm.
The atelier itself reflects this philosophy - a working environment shaped by light, seasonal material, and the steady presence of handcraft. It is less a studio of embellishment and more a space of observation.
Hanaya Tsutomu’s work speaks softly. It invites pause. It honours the integrity of the material and the moment in which it exists.