Refillable A5 Leather Journal with Snap Closure – 200gsm Cotton Pape
Refillable A5 Leather Journal with Snap Closure – 200gsm Cotton Pape
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A versatile, refillable journal for writing, sketching, and mixed-media exploration.
This A5 journal combines tactile luxury with creative versatility. Its thick leather cover with a secure snap fastening offers durability and a premium feel, while 80 pages of 200gsm cotton paper made from upcycled textiles handle writing, drawing, multimedia, and light wet painting with ease. Designed for the Eclectic Documenter, it adapts seamlessly to your reflective notes, sketches, and spontaneous ideas. The medium-grain paper invites both pen and brush, providing a quiet, textured surface that enhances the creative process. Refillable and sustainably crafted, this journal offers longevity, encouraging a personal archive of thoughts, images, and memories. Perfect for memory keeping, mixed media, or daily creative practice, it balances practical function with artisanal quality.
Features:
- Thick leather cover with snap closure for secure storage
- 80 pages of eco-friendly 200gsm cotton paper
- Refillable design for sustainable, long-term use
- Medium-grain texture suitable for writing, drawing, and light wet media
- A5 format, portable yet generous for creative expression
Status: In Stock
Technique: Hand Sewn
Format: A5 (17*21cm, 7*8")
Pages: 80 pages
Suitability: Multi Media
Material Guide
Material Guide
COVER - Buffalo leather is thick, protective, and made to last. Its natural grain celebrates authenticity, offering strength without stiffness and a reassuring weight in the hand. Over time, it develops a rich patina, softening and darkening with use. Each mark becomes part of the story — quiet evidence of a journal well travelled, shaped by journeys, hands, and moments worth keeping.
ART PAPER - Exceptional in both quality and conscience, this tree-free cotton rag paper is made from 100% upcycled textile fibres and sourced directly from a fair-trade papermaking community in the hills of India. Each sheet is mould-made, sun-dried, and finished with softly deckled edges, preserving traditional skills while supporting ethical livelihoods. Lightly textured yet beautifully stable, it offers excellent performance across all media, making it as versatile as it is sustainable.
Binding
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.
Karma
Karma
Ethically Sourced
Supporting fairtrade, protected community and traditions
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