Soft to the touch, magnificent to behold, an artistic craft to treasure, a stunning keepsake to record all your travel memories - this exquisite handmade journal was designed and individually hand bound in Scotland by Laura West. The words “Travel Journal” are embossed onto the front cover. It is made from smooth hand-made cotton paper, thick oak bark tanned hide and natural linen thread. The natural materials and method of binding make each book unique. The blank pages are suitable for pen, pencil or watercolour.
72 leaves (144 pages) | 5 ¼ x 7 inches
From her bindery in Skye, Scotland, Laura West specializes in traditional and contemporary hand-sewn books. She is a classically trained award winning bookbinder and works to archival standards hand-binding books to last a lifetime. These Coptic style books are inspired by the first books invented in Africa 2000 years ago. They are beautifully designed, exquisitely bound, and inspirational to artists and writers alike. Laura West’s books are treasured works of art.