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Japanese Stab Stitch Sketchbooks bound in cotton rag handmade khadi paper.
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Japanese Stab Stitch Sketchbooks bound in cotton rag handmade khadi paper.
A6 Small Noble Japanese Stab Stitch Cotton Rag Sketchbook handmade in the UK Bound by Hand
A3 Hemp Leaf + Teal Japanese Stab Stitch Cotton Rag Sketchbook handmade in the UK
Traditional Japanese Stab Stitch Styles: simple, noble, hemp leaf and tortoiseshell
A5 traditionally Japanese Stab Stitch Sketchbooks open well but do not lie flat.
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Small A6 Japanese stab stitch cotton rag sketchbook handamde in the UK

Japanese Stab Stitch Sketchbook: cotton rag paper, 4 styles & 4 sizes

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Japanese Sketchbooks: sustainable, ethical and handmade 

These cotton rag sketchbooks are hand stitched in shades of blue linen thread in a choice of traditional Japanese 'stab stitch' styles: Simple, Noble, Hemp Leaf and Tortoiseshell. They're bound in handmade cotton rag paper and are available in 4 sizes.

A tactile cotton rag sketchbook

Each size has 20 leaves (40 pages) of medium surface 210gsm handmade khadi paper, and the A3 size benefits from thicker 320gsm covers. The paper feels soft yet substantial and it is gelatine sized for wet mediums. It's great for watercolour, ink, pen and pencil. These sketchbooks or art journals are a real pleasure to use, thanks to their tactile natural materials. 

Traditional Japanese style meets 21st century fashion industry recycling

The paper is fair trade and 100% cotton, recycled from the fashion textile industry and helps reduce landfill waste. So this sketchbook is ideal for artists who prefer an ethical and eco-friendly book to use and love. The pages features deckled edges that give the books a very natural feel; depending on size some pages are hand-torn.

Notes

This style will not lie flat - if you need a cotton rag book that does stay open, choose the Wabi Sabi Sketchbook. 

Sizes
  • A6 Small: 10 x 15 cm / 4 x 6 inches approx. (image 2)
  • A5 Medium: 15 x 21 cm / 6 x 8.25 inches approx. (image 1)
  • A4 Large: 21 x 30 cm / 8.25 x 11.75 inches approx. image 6)
  • A3 X Large: 30 x 42 cm / 12 x 16 inches approx. (image 3)
Delivery

Free UK P&P. A6 Simple and A6 Noble are in stock and ready to ship worldwide. Other sizes are made to order, please allow up to 4 weeks plus delivery from the UK. If you need your book sooner get in touch before purchasing with your deadline and country.

Bespoke

If you would like your book made with a different colour thread please view your options here. Then contact me with the colour, size and style, your deadline and the country you need your book delivered to.

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  • Jackie
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    A thing of beauty

    This is a beautiful object in its own right. Beautiful stitching in a fine olive linen thread, with super paper, the artist friend who received it was thrilled and inspired.Thank you, Susan, for the excellent delivery too. Packaged beautifully and sent quickly. Altogether a pleasant experience.

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  • Helen C.
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    Craftsmanship

    Excellent quality product, exquisite craftsmanship, quick, safe delivery and a joy to talk to you. A unique product I am very much looking forward to using. Many thanks.

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  • Christine H.
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    Beautiful

    Really pleased with my book. Beautifully made. Arrived quickly. Inspiring - can’t wait to use it. Thank you

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    It’s beautiful

    Super fast delivery, packaged beautifully. Stunning product.

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