Paperblanks - Skybird

Skybird

Midi / 4 3/4 in. x 7 in. / 176 pages, unlined
SKU: 93785
MPN: 9781439796870
Midi, 4 3/4 in. x 7 in., 176 pages, unlined
$19.95
Mini / 3 1/2 in. - 5 in. / 176 pages, lined
SKU: 96146
MPN: 9781439796887
Mini, 3 1/2 in. - 5 in., 176 pages, lined
$15.95
Ultra / 6 3/4 in. x 9 in. / 144 pages, unlined
SKU: 99547
MPN: 9781439796856
Ultra, 6 3/4 in. x 9 in., 144 pages, unlined
$24.95
Midi / 4 3/4 in. x 7 in. / 144 pages, lined
SKU: 99548
MPN: 9781439796863
Midi, 4 3/4 in. x 7 in., 144 pages, lined
$19.95

Capture your creative journey in a journal adorned with batik folklore art

Nadezhda Sokolova's batik technique brings remarkable depth to this Russian folklore motif. Working on silk with traditional wax-resist methods, she builds layers of dye that create the luminous color transitions you see in this Bird of Happiness design, a creature that Russian tradition says brings health and prosperity to any home it inhabits.

Paperblanks reproduces this artwork across their signature journal construction: acid-free paper with thread-sewn binding that lies flat for comfortable writing or sketching. The cover wraps around both front and back, protecting edges while displaying Sokolova's warm palette of golds, teals, and coral tones. Elastic band closure and ribbon marker provide practical functionality without compromising the decorative appeal.

Multiple format options let you match the journal to your actual use. Smaller sizes suit daily notes and portable sketching; larger formats accommodate more expansive writing or visual journaling. The batik's flowing design adapts naturally across different dimensions, maintaining its folkloric character whether you're recording thoughts, developing ideas, or simply keeping a talisman of optimism on your desk.

PRODUCT INFORMATION

  • Inspired by Russian Bird of Happiness legend
  • Features batik painting on silk artwork
  • Created by artist Nadezhda Sokolova
  • Captures warmth and optimism of folklore
  • Available in multiple formats
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