Paperblanks combine conscientious bookmaking, elegant designs and careful handwork to produce some of the finest blank journals available. Altogether, our journals present a visual and tactile feast, and are a joy to write in.

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Fabulous Footwear

 

What can we say about women's shoes that hasn't been said so eloquently elsewhere? Nothing really, which is why we're content to let the cover tell the story for us this time round. A purse sized object that not only delights, but is workhorse in the journal department.

 

 

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 French Ornate

 

Europe was exposed to the soft shimmering sensuality of silk via the "Silk Road" from China.

 

 

 

 

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Painted Walls of Lamayuru

 

Founded in the 10th century, Lamayuru monastery is the oldest spiritual centre of Ladakh in northern India.

 

 

 

 

 

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Romantic Sensibility

One can think of no dearer place to record one's poetical observations of nature & feelings of tenderness and melancholy - preoccupations of the 18th century romanic mind - than these purse- and pocket sized journals. The romantic viewed the world as a place where delicacy & modesty combined to create perfection, and these journals would certainly have been welcome to the library of any refined Englishwomen who thought deeply on...

 

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Lyon Floral Collection

This new collection of journals reproduces with astonishing fidelity a series of striking French fabric designs. Providing a glimpse into the creative process, each cover is inspired by the original artwork of a new fabric design. Dating from the 1860s, these master patterns were hand-painted prior to machine production. Drawing inspiration from the natural world, the designs feature an abundance of flowers, luscious plume-like foliage and twining tendrils.

 

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Designers Collection

 

Our designers are witty and sophisticated little numbers that provide an elegant playground for your creative impulses. These beautifully produced scythe sewn journals blend textured materials and arch design in a range of modern colours to create a versatile companion for discriminating writers to use in the home, at the office or on the go.

 

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Pocket Companions

 

 

Sometimes its the subtle thing that make the difference between just ordinal and very special. For those ordinary and very special. For those of us who love to take notes or to capture those important thoughts floating though our heads, theses are the books for the job.

 

 

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Handstitched Collection

 

Hand-stitched books are rare, and have become the domain of connoisseurs or those how can afford the luxury of traditional craftsmanship Hand-stitched.

 

 

 

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Laurel Burch Collection

Laurel Burch was a self-taught artist and "flower child" who sold handmade jewellery on the streets of San Francisco in the 1960's. Later on, she continued to rely on her intuition and passion to create vibrant images of whimsy and allure with paint and paper. Brilliantly coloured and exquisitely embellished with gold and silver, fantastic feline is one such theme portrayed on our book covers.

 

 

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Brocaded Paper

 

Gold Leaf blocking on leather and parchment paper had been practiced in europe since the early 16th century. From 1698 onward this technique was applied to paper. What became known as brocaded paper was produced in a relief printing process - design cut in relief from a sheet of coper or brass at least 6 mm think.

 

 

 

 

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Tribal Embroidery Collection

 

 

Tribal embroidery from the Kutch area of Gujarat in India is renowned for its stunning design patterned on magical colours of vegetable dyed fabric. This language of needle and thread tells many a story of a rich and diverse cultural heritage.

 

 

 

 

 

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Tantric Yogin & Devis

Yoga originates from the word “yuj”, meaning to unite or bind. A yogini is a female practitioner of yoga for the attainment of oneness with cosmic energy. The ancient yoga tradition of Tantra identifies Tantric Yoginis as forms of the goddess Kali, each one associated with a particular yogic technique (kriya), sacred sound (mantra) and mystic symbol (mudra). Indian temples such as those in Khajuraho and Belur, built as early as 900 AD, are devoted to her form as divine guardian, temple dancer, goddess (devi) and celestial consort. As portrayed on our journals, sculptures from these temples are both graceful and seductive, chiseled to display the traditional art of Indian dance. Each journal is endowed with a satin ribbon marker and long-lasting memento pouch.

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Embellished Manuscripts

To inspire the writer, these unique journals provide excerpts from the manuscripts and drafts of some of the greatest writers and artists of all time. These reproductions of original manuscripts and diaries (in our embellished style) provide a glimpse into the creative process of artistic figures such as William Shakespeare, Charlotte Brontë and Goethe, among others. You can see them at work on the written page. The Embellished Manuscripts Wraps include a memento pouch and a classic ribbon marker to store the treasures of a life well-lived.

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Pueblo Pottery

Inspired by the pottery of the North American pueblo tribe. We offer these Southwestern designs, remarkable for their hallucinatory and haunting beauty.

 

 

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Squaring The Circle

This uniquely designed journal line is playful, fun, fashionable and modern. These eye-catching, bold geometrical compositions use intersecting and overlapping lines and arcs, reflected and rotated in numerous directions to achieve striking new effects. The colour palette is tasteful yet lively, adding an extra dimension to these “shape scapes” and complementing contemporary fashion, design, and architecture. Squaring the Circle challenges the idea of what a book should look like.

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Ukiyo-e Kimono Patterns

Ukiyo-e (pronounced uu-kee-yo-eh) or "pictures of the floating world" is genre of japanese woodblock prints & paintings produced by a culture that bloomed in the urban centre of Edo (modern day Tokyo), Osaka & Kyoto during the relatively peaceful shogunate period 1600 and 1867. The Kimono prints for this series were originally woodblock prints created by art publishers who meticulous reproduced enlargements of small detail taken from the artwork of the greatest artist of the Edo period, inspiring contemporary garments design trends.

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Little Ganesh

 

Who better to consult before commencing your writing journal than Ganish, the beloved elephant-headed Hindu deity associated with intelligences, discernment & fidelity. Worshipped as the lord of beginning, patron of letters and the arts, and remover of obstacles, he often depicted only one tusk.

 

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Cartella Collection

When do mundane account entries become magnificent artifacts? When they are housed in the Italian merchant Lanfredino Lanfredini’s blank book, circa 1516 to 1550. We could not resist creating an homage to this fine goatskin wallet binding made exquisite with blind-tooled knotwork and arabesque adornments. Ornamental stitching with thread and silk ribbon details highlight the finishing touches. The flap kept the contents secure and the cover employed ticketing stitches and hole punches, a method of attaching paper dating back to the 12th century. Few of the books from this era have survived but we have paidtribute to Lanfredini’s with the creation of our series of jewel-toned journals. Like Lanfredini’s account entries, whatever you write in your wallet bound journal is sure to take on a hint of Italian élan.

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Old Leather Collection

Capturing the flavor of Renaissance-style binding at its zenith, these handsomely embellished journals are a delight for the hand and the eye. During this remarkable period of classical revival, manuscript were renowned for their exquisitely crafted covers made of fine moroccan leather, hand tooled in gold with delicate foliage pattern.

 

 

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Blue Madonnas

A powerful expression of faith and spirituality, stained glass art is an ancient craft that reached its zenith in medieval Europe, gracing the walls and windows of innumerable religious settings.

 

 

 

 

 

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Good Dog!

 

DOGS ON DUTY....

Is it the eyes? Or is it the tail? What about those magnificent jowls? Who can say what part of a dog makes it so endearing? Dogs offer us a thousand expressions, each calculated to turn us into fans. Which one is it that truly captures the essence of our dearest companions?

 

 

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Address Books

Our midi-format address books combine convenience and beauty. Featuring our most popular designs, these midi-sized books fit in a purse or inside coat pocket and look stunning when displayed next to the phone in an office or at home.

4¾″ × 6¾″ — 144 pages
Smythe sewn binding — Memento pouch

 

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Guest Books

for moments of expression

Sometimes it is important for people to share their thoughts and feelings, and these are just the booksfor those expressions. Whether for a wedding, anniversary or just to keep track of planning andattendees at corporate events, our guest book format is designed to let people know that you takeevery detail seriously. In either lined or unlined versions, with ribbon marker and memento pocket,these books gracefully straddle the line between décor and function, leaving you with a beautifulreminder. So why not make the best impression? And for those of you inspired to create, our unlinedversions make some of the most elegant landscape sketchbooks available.