A5 Coptic Sketchbook – Artisanal Cartridge Paper with Lokta Frame

Name: A5 Coptic Sketchbook – Artisanal Cartridge Paper with Lokta Frame
Availability: InStock

€39,50 EUR

Sale Sold out

Shipping calculated at checkout.

Color: Beige

Quantity

Low stock

Exposed spine. Deckled cotton rag. A companion for sketching and more

This A5 sketchbook pairs traditional Coptic binding with responsive artisanal cartridge paper. The exposed spine allows the book to open completely flat — ideal for drawing across spreads, mapping ideas, or working in flowing sequences.

The cover features a decorative Lokta frame mounted over blank, deckled-edge cotton rag, creating a subtle space for personalisation — a name, a title, or left beautifully minimal. Every element is chosen for tactile pleasure and quiet durability.

With 96 pages of quality cartridge paper, it offers enough structure for daily sketching while remaining flexible and inviting.

Details

A5 format
96 pages artisanal cartridge paper
Exposed spine Coptic binding (lays fully flat)
Decorative Lokta frame
Blank deckled cotton rag panel for personalisation
Handmade in Ireland, I am happy to make it to your specification

A thoughtful space where images and ideas meet.

Status: In Stock

Technique: Hand Sewn

Format: A5 -20*15cm (8*6")

Pages: 96 pages

Suitability: Sketching, Light watercolour

Material Guide

COVER MATERIAL: Handcrafted from sustainably harvested Daphne bark, Lokta paper carries a thousand year legacy in its soft, textured surface—brought to life through traditional batik, woodblock prints, and sun dried sheets that honour Nepal’s mountain artisans. Each piece celebrates natural variation in colour, weight, and pattern, offering a beautifully durable, eco conscious canvas that supports rural communities and preserves a timeless craft.

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

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.