Illustrator Yumi Kitagishi created the artwork featured on this Weeks book cover.

The world in Kitagishi’s acrylic gouache paintings evoke warm, nostalgic feelings reminiscent of childhood days spent gazing at picture books.

The concept behind this Weeks book is “carrying around my own framed artwork.” A special feeling like holding a small work of art by Kitagishi in your own hands, has been created using machines from Kiryu, a town famous for weaving. The special feel and silky sheen of the texture make it different from printed designs, and the navy color gives it a mature look.

The cover depicts a cat in a colorful frame. It’s holding stuffed animals—a bear and a rabbit—as if to say “hey, look at this!”

The bottom right of the front cover is foil-printed in silver with a message that reads “Hope you have a wonderful day.”

The year is also foil-printed on the spine of the book in silver. It sparkles when the light hits it just right.

The back of the cover also includes a lovely pansy.

Because the illustration is depicted through woven fabric and not a print, each cover has the motif placed in a slightly different position. We hope you enjoy this one-of-a-kind design.