This design is a la paperie & cozy original!

I wanted to incorporate the delicacy of the organic shell with the rugged beauty of leather - and this unique design I've come up with is the result.

This listing is for a made-to-order journal, 5½" x 4¼" in size and over 1" thick. It boasts 320-pages (both sides) of good quality white unlined 28 lb./105 gsm writing paper with handtorn edges - it's acid free, archival, and 3rd party certified to the standards of the Forest Stewardship Council (high quality paper with a conscience!). It opens completely flat so you can write/draw all the way into the margins.

The leather is a beautiful and rugged looking distressed dark brown cowhide that has an antique rugged look. Keep in mind that leather will vary slightly as some pieces have the raw edge and others do not.

The hearty binding is handstitched with dark brown beeswaxed Irish linen thread visible on the spine. The book is kept securely closed with a mother-of-pearl shell peg (securely sewn through holes in the peg), tucked into a leather loop on the cover flap — a truly beautiful, yet sturdy, closure that is really eye-catching!

► CHOOSE FROM SHELL COLORS: natural, blue, green, fuscia, coral orange (see first photo) - Keep in mind these are natural objects and will vary slightly in size, shape and shade.

YOU CAN ADD...
+ $5 Customized quote page (any text/image/inscription)
+ $5 Lined pages
+ $5 Engraving up to 3 initials by freehand leather burning
+ $8 Add pocket to back cover of journal
Email me at info@lapaperie.ca with what customization(s) you would like, if any, and I will send an invoice for the extra charges via Paypal.

Allow 3-4 days for completion of your custom journal, prior to shipping. Each book comes with a little "card of interest" containing information about your book such as the type of leather, the history of the binding, and the stitch. Makes a lovely addition as a gift!

* Pen and ink bottle (shown in photo) are not included.

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