Paperblanks 2026 Midi Planner Blue Willow – 12-Month Horizontal

The Paperblanks 2026 Blue Willow Planner is a refined tribute to the elegance of Chinese textile art and the timeless grace of traditional Hanfu dress worn by Han women for centuries. The cover design is inspired by the exquisite embroidery of a mamianqun (“horse-face skirt”) from the Qing Dynasty (1850–1900), now housed in the Victoria and Albert Museum in London. This particular variation, known as the langaqun, is distinguished by its structured pleats and black-edged details, embroidered in golden silk thread on delicate pale blue damask. Originally designed to facilitate horseback riding, the mamianqun blends practical function with decorative elegance. Its patterns and colors were rich in meaning, conveying social roles, family hierarchy, and ceremonial significance. Ancient Chinese poets compared the delicate, flowing movement of the skirt to the waving of a willow tree, evoking an image of understated beauty and spiritual serenity. The influence of the Hanfu style even reached the Western world, inspiring fashion designers and appearing in the pages of Vogue and the wardrobes of British royalty. This planner, flexible, lightweight, and richly decorated, brings a piece of this cultural heritage into everyday life—combining tradition, artistry, and practicality to accompany your 2026 with beauty and purpose. Main Features: • Midi format (125 x 175 mm) • Softcover with embroidery-inspired Blue Willow design • Smyth sewn binding for long-lasting durability • 176 pages of smooth 100 gsm paper • Horizontal layout (panoramic weekly view) • 12-month coverage (January–December 2026) • Monthly and yearly planner • Integrated address book • 2 ribbon markers • Back cover pouch for notes and keepsakes • Elastic band closure • Extras: international dialling codes, time zones, conversion tables, mini calendars, international holidays, notes and contact pages • Eco-friendly materials: FSC-certified paper, acid-free sustainable paper, decorative printed cover A planner that tells a story of delicacy, tradition, and graceful movement—for those who want to carry a touch of the East and the elegance of a dancing willow with them each day.