Paperblanks - The Orchard

The Orchard

Midi / 4 3/4 in. x 7 in. / 144 pages, lined
SKU: 99451
MPN: 9781439796481
Midi, 4 3/4 in. x 7 in., 144 pages, lined
$19.95
Grande / 8 in. x 11 3/4 in. / 128 pages, unlined
SKU: 99456
MPN: 9781439705339
Grande, 8 in. x 11 3/4 in., 128 pages, unlined
$59.90
Ultra / 6 3/4 in. x 9 in. / 144 pages, unlined
SKU: 99457
MPN: 9781439796474
Ultra, 6 3/4 in. x 9 in., 144 pages, unlined
$24.95

Capture timeless wisdom with a journal adorned in Persian poetry motifs

Persian botanical patterns from a 17th-century book binding wrap these journals in the kind of intricate detail that rewards close examination. Originally housing Saadi's *Bustan* (The Orchard), a collection of moral verse, the binding featured elaborate floral and fruit motifs that Paperblanks has faithfully reproduced here. The design's complexity mirrors the layered wisdom of the poetry it once protected, delicate tendrils, geometric borders, and stylized blossoms create visual depth that holds up to daily handling.

Paperblanks constructs these journals with sewn binding that allows pages to lie flat, essential for sketching across spreads or writing without fighting the gutter. Acid-free paper takes fountain pen ink without significant bleed-through, while ribbon markers and elastic closures keep your place and protect pages during transport. Multiple format options, from compact pocket sizes to expansive ultra editions, let you match the journal to how you actually work, whether capturing quick observations or developing extended projects.

The orchard metaphor proves apt: these journals bear fruit through consistent use. Rich surface decoration elevates everyday notetaking into something more considered, while sturdy construction ensures the binding survives being tossed into bags, opened hundreds of times, and filled completely before moving to the next volume.

PRODUCT INFORMATION

  • Inspired by 17th-century Persian binding
  • Features intricate botanical patterns throughout
  • Houses Saadi's Bustan poetry collection
  • Rich moral themes reflected in design
  • Available in multiple journal formats
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