"Have You Heard of 'Tsutsumikou'? Enhance Your Wedding Invitations with Adorable Patterns and Wonderful Scents!"
2017.04.15 published
Using "perfume" as a fragrance for invitations is the mainstream trend*
Recently, it's become popular to add "fragrance" to wedding invitations with your favorite perfume*
There are two methods for adding fragrance: one is to spray it directly, and the other is to place the invitation together with a scented item in a zip-lock bag and let it sit for a few days◎
While this method allows you to use your favorite perfume and is very contemporary, in Japan, there was actually a different method for "adding scent to letters" in the past*
Scenting letters with incense has been practiced since the Heian period!
Going back to the Heian period, there were, of course, no telephones or emails, and dating was difficult, so the only way to fall in love was by writing "love letters." Love letters were not only about the text and design of the paper, but the "fragrance" when the envelope was opened was also highly valued◎
It is said that in the Heian period, incense was burned to add fragrance*
By choosing a fragrance with the person in mind and infusing it into the love letter, they made the letter more romantic♡
A perfumed incense from the Heian period has been created by the Kyoto incense shop "Washi Club"♡
The method of using incense to scent letters has been practiced since the Heian period, and I've discovered a wonderful item that allows you to experience this in modern times*
This item is called "Tsutsumi-kō" from Washi Club* It recreates the refreshing fragrance of incense that has been passed down since ancient times♩
Washi Club is a company that produces traditional washi products and various invitations using different types of paper* The Tsutsumi-kō made from traditional washi is loved by many♡
Tsutsumi-kō makes it easy to add fragrance to letters by simply placing it in the envelope*
The way to use the scented item "Tsutsumi-kō" is to place a small sachet containing natural incense into the envelope*
By simply placing this small sachet together with the invitation, the moment the envelope is opened, the invitation will be pleasantly fragrant♩
Therefore, you don’t need to worry about the amount like when directly spraying perfume on the invitation, and there’s no need to leave it with scented items for several days either*
It allows you to easily and simply add fragrance to letters♩
The packaging of Tsutsumi-kō is too cute♡
Tsutsumi-kō is popular for making letters fragrant just by placing it inside, but the cuteness of its appearance is also a secret to its popularity♡
While the term "classic fragrance" might sound somewhat old-fashioned, the packaging of Tsutsumi-kō is very modern* It features a wonderfully cute design◎
Don’t you think the black cat Tsutsumi-kō is just too cute? The snuggling white and black cats are so adorable that it makes your heart flutter...♡
There was also a colorful bird-patterned Tsutsumi-kō available* It's very bright and perfect for a festive invitation♩
The popular public relations special director "Shibata-bucho" from Washi Club also designed one!
There is also a Tsutsumi-kō designed by Shibata-bucho, the popular public relations special director of Washi Club*
It seems that when Washi Club was struggling with the design of small envelopes, they requested the appearance of “I want 'poti' because it’s a 'poti-bukuro'” and it became a hit, with Shibata-bucho actively involved as the public relations director♩
Let's send fragrant invitations using Tsutsumi-kō*
I introduced you to the "Tsutsumi-kō" that can scent letters* With its cute packaging and soft, refreshing, and classic fragrance, it’s sure to make any invitation special◎
Be sure to tuck a Tsutsumi-kō into your invitations and let your guests enjoy the fragrance the moment they open them♡
➡ You can buy Washi Club's "Tsutsumi-kō" here*