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PROJECT: Leather Journal for a Silk Weaver and Nordic Noir

January 18, 2018

Silk Ribbon Leather Journal handmade in England

A Leather Journal for a Silk Weaver and a touch of Nordic Noir inspiration

[updated 31 August 2018 with more images] I've had a couple of particularly enjoyable commissions this year that gave me opportunities to try out fresh colour combinations (quite influenced by my nordic noir TV-viewing habits, admittedly) and new, luxurious materials. Now they're safely with their owners, I can share them with you:

Leather Journal: Peach & Blue with silk ribbon, a poem printed on the titlepage. 

I was delighted when silk weaver Robert Ely of Papilionaceous in Devon commissioned this leather journal. You may have spotted Papilionaceous ribbons in period television dramas and films, such as Pride & Prejudice, Jonathan Strange & Mr Norrell and Poldark.

Silk Ribbon Leather Journal handmade in England

This journal features Robert's own double weight Jacquard silk woven edge ribbon in the Acorn patten, Peach / Anemone colourway.

Using double the amount of silk in the weft compared to his standard ribbon, the 40mm wide Acorn holds its shape beautifully yet drapes and curls with ease for a delightful experience opening and closing the journal.

Leather Journal Hand Bound with Silk Ribbon

Because the ribbon is double-faced it can be turned to make one or other of its colours most prominent. The colours of ribbon, leather and linen thread co-ordinated most serendipitously for this project and both Robert and I were delighted with the result.  

Leather Journal: Teal & Grey with strap, which features the leather's natural raw edge.

Nordic Leather Journal handmade in Teal leather with Grey linen thread

Commissioned as a special gift for my client's PhD supervisor, this Journal gave me a chance to try out the recently released Teal colour of goatskin leather for the first time - it instantly became a firm favourite.

Leather Journal hand bound with Mohawk Superfine paperTeal and Grey Leather Longstitch Journal Bound By Hand

Bound in the Longstitch with Linkstitch style in Grey linen thread, this commission inspired a new 'Nordic' Miniature Journal colourway.

Nordic Mini Leather Journals Bound By Hand

Teal, Grey and Lemon Yellow combine in these 'Nordic' Mini Journals, which I've heard people use to write down meditation prompts and make little sketches.
Leather Mini Notebooks in Scandinavian colours bound by hand in the UK
Bespoke Commissions Welcome

If these colours and materials have inspired you, get in touch to commission your own bespoke journal, sketchbook, wedding guest book or memory book. You can view all your bespoke options here. I look forward to hearing about your exciting ideas!

Susan 
info@boundbyhand.co.uk
+44 (0)7748 759 371

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