Textile & Leather Coptic Journal – A5 Handmade Diary

Name: Textile & Leather Coptic Journal – A5 Handmade Diary
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A tactile cloth-bound journal with exposed Coptic spine and quiet strength.

Hand-bound in my micro bindery, this A5 journal pairs a finely distressed cotton textile cover with leather straps that reinforce the exposed Coptic spine. The result is both tactile and enduring — soft in the hand, strong in structure.

The Coptic binding allows the book to open completely flat, making it a comfortable companion for daily writing, reflective journaling, or recording passing thoughts and memories.

Inside, you will find 144 pages of smooth cream paper, offering a calm, dependable surface for pen or pencil. Whether used as a personal diary, a repository of stories, or a space for ideas as they unfold, this journal is designed to support quiet, uninterrupted writing.

Details

Size: A5 (approx. 15 x 21 cm)
Pages: 144 (72 leaves)
Paper: Smooth cream writing paper
Binding: Exposed Coptic, lays fully flat
Cover: Distressed cotton textile with leather spine reinforcement
Handmade in Ireland

Status: In Stock

Technique: Hand Sewn

Format: A5, 21*15cm (8*6")

Pages: 144pages, unlined

Suitability: Writing, Light Sketch

Material Guide

COVER MATERIAL: A delicate cotton weave is mounted onto waxed Lokta paper, then dyed and gently crumpled to create a beautifully rustic surface.Its warm hand feel and layered colour depth give each sheet a naturally textured charm that feels crafted, lived in, and truly unique.

WRITING PAPER - Clean Slate Writing Paper - Crisp, smooth, and quietly dependable, this paper is designed to welcome the first mark with ease. Its clean surface encourages spontaneity — perfect for ideas, sketches, notes, and plans as they unfold. Versatile across media and reliable in everyday use, it offers a balanced writing experience that supports creativity without distraction, allowing the blank page to remain open, inviting, and full of possibility.

Binding

Style: COPTIC BINDING

Fact: Coptic binding is an ancient 2nd-century AD technique from early Christian Egypt, considered one of the earliest true codex forms. It features an exposed spine with decorative chain-stitch sewing, uses no glue, and relies entirely on thread for strength. This allows the book to open completely flat, even back on itself, making it ideal for sketchbooks and artist journals. The spine is traditionally left exposed, but can be covered, the sewing hidden or exposed; the rhythmic sewing pattern provides both structure and beauty.