Using authentic Japanese washi-tape paper, these unique designs really pop with metallic foiling and a bit of varnish protection. 1/2 inch wide x 32 3/4 feet long Sold in packs of 2 complementary designs.

ur black and gold Onyx design reproduces an 1835 goatskin leather book binding crafted in Amsterdam by Friedrich W.J.C. Kolb. The binding was originally designed to contain a Latin oration on the physiology of plants by the renowned Dutch botanist Willem Hendrik de Vriese.

The cover design used for Paperblanks' Nocturnelle Journals is a reproduction of a French design created in 1829 by publishers A. & W. Galignani. The design features stylised leaves, spirals and rosettes, highlighting the architectural trends of the time. Each journal includes a memento pouch and a ribbon marker. Available in a variety of formats.

Photographer Gérard Degeorge has travelled the world, capturing grand pieces of architectural design through the scope of his lens. Our Granada Turquoise design comes from his vast collection of photography. It is reminiscent of the Alhambra in Granada, Spain, now a UNESCO World Heritage site. Each journal is smyth sewn with a ribbon marker, pouch and book edge printing

Azulejos are painted, decorative ceramic tiles that date back to 13th-century Portugal. The design on the tiles often related to the building’s history, and they are an important part of Portuguese culture and tradition. The design reproduced here is pulled from the façades of a variety of old houses in Porto, Portugal.

This design is inspired by a 17th-century binding that originally housed the Bustan (known in English as The Orchard) by Persian poet Saadi. Written entirely in verse, the stories are rich in moral thought. The intricate botanical patterns of this design beautifully reflect the fruits of Saadi’s wisdom. These Journals are available in multiple formats.

Our Arabic Artistry Zahra cover design dates to the 17th century, when luxurious Arabic court life helped to inspire a supremely refined design aesthetic. The original binding is emblematic of an era when books were major investments, used as valuable donations, treasured gifts to heads of state and status symbols.

The Old Leather collection from Paperblanks was inspired by the exquisitely bound books of the Renaissance. These journals feature a simplicity of design and a carefully selected selection of colors. Each journal features a memento pouch and ribbon marker.

Be inspired by the ancient silk weavers of Varanasi, India, and cultivate your creative side with this beautiful journal honouring those skilled artists. Steeped in tradition, this exquisite design will wrap your own words and creative impulses in the masterful technique of Indian textile creation.

Prolific French book collector Jean Grolier (1489-1565) possessed a tremendous affinity for books and a deep fascination with book binding. During his life, Grolier commissioned many custom bindings for the volumes in his collection. These custom bindings exhibited a design sensibility that favored Italian influence, featuring flowing geometric patterns and floral details. The Grolier Ornamentali series from Paperblanks was inspired by one of hi…

This Baroque-inspired design comes from a 1725 binding of The Decameron of Giovanni Boccaccio. Boccaccio, an Italian writer and poet, helped lay the foundations of Renaissance humanism. With its scope from humour to tragedy and its vivid narrative structure, The Decameron remains an affirmation of humanity and moral values. Each journal is smyth sewn with book edge printing and has a ribbon marker, pouch and elastic closure.

his lovely, organic pattern comes from the illustrious carpet-making traditions of the Moldavian people. By mixing ideals of beauty and harmony with folk mysticism and mythology, Moldavian craftspeople elevate everyday carpets to works of art. This Terrene design comes from a contemporary rug manufacturer, Floare Carpet. Each journal is smyth sewn with a ribbon marker, pouch and elastic closure.

Reproducing an original work by Pierre Legrain, our Moutarde design brings a sense of movement to the heavy geometric elements of its Art Deco influence. Legrain was a key figure in early 20th century French bookbinding. He was commissioned by Jacques Doucet to create unique bindings for Doucet’s impressive library. Each journal is smyth sewn with a ribbon marker, pouch and book edge printing.

Legend has it that hanging a Bird of Happiness in one’s home will bring health and happiness. Artist Nadezhda Sokolova has taken inspiration from this classic tale of Russian folklore with this Firebird design. Using her unique style of batik painting on silk, Sokolova captures the warmth and optimism of the legend. Each journal is smyth sewn with a ribbon marker, pouch and book edge printing.

Our Safavid Indigo design reproduces a leather filigree pattern incorporating handtooled motifs, retaining the elegance and style of the Islamic Golden Age even in our modern context. Originally released in a classic brown leather look, this new deep blue colour scheme pays tribute to the darkest tone of Persian Blue. Each journal is Smyth sewn with a ribbon marker, pouch and has a wrap closure.

inpa is a leading historical school of Japanese painting, established in 17th-century Kyoto, whose artists were known for working in a range of formats. This Natsu design shows a section of a paper screen with various types of blooms often believed to follow the ancient Japanese language of flowers.

Luxuriate in the brass and blue tones of our Blue Luxe cover design. The original was bound in goatskin with gold tooling in the heart of Amsterdam in 1715. Contained inside the volume was the Oratio Dominica (Lord’s Prayer) in almost 150 languages and dialects, compiled by English courtier John Chamberlayne.

New York City’s Chanin Building was built by Irwin S. Chanin in the late 1920s. Representing some of the finest Art Deco in the city, the lobby was styled around a “City of Opportunity” concept. With a geometric design symbolizing human thought and emotion, a bronze ventilator grille from the building is reproduced here.

Our Red Velvet design is inspired by a 15th-century velvet dalmatic that was decorated in brocaded gilt metal thread with a seven-lobed shield, an artichoke-like botanical shape and tiny floral patterns. This luxury fabric also inspired our Blue Velvet series, a complementary piece of this Velvet Dalmatic collection.

Legend has it that hanging a Bird of Happiness in one’s home will bring health and happiness. Artist Nadezhda Sokolova has taken inspiration from this classic tale of Russian folklore with this Skybird design. Using her unique style of batik painting on silk, Sokolova captures the warmth and optimism of the legend. Available in multiple formats.

Inspired by an 1893 binding of The Poems by William Blake, this design features delicate golden wildflowers. Considered one of the greatest Romantic-era geniuses, Blake embraced the divine imagination, often using flowers as a metaphor. Echoing Blake’s reverence for nature, Wildflower Song is sure to make your spirit sing. These journals are available in multiple formats

The Lindau Gospels is an important and visually stunning example of illuminated text and complex metalwork binding. The lower cover was crafted in the 8th century, and is believed to be the oldest surviving example of its kind. Each Lindau Gospels Journal from Paperblanks features an elaborate depiction of this design. Each journal features a memento pouch and a ribbon marker. Available in a variety of formats.

Leonardo da Vinci posessed a mind always in motion, and he recorded his inellectual and artistic explorations through volumes of sketches and writings. Da Vinci's curiosity spanned many disciplines, including art, engineering, and the sciences. These journals offer a glimpse into the mind of the master, with cover designs taken from his own journals. Each journal features a memento pouch and a ribbon marker.

William Morris plucked his inspiration from the natural world and gave it artistic life through woodblock printing and other methods. Morris was a star of the Arts and Crafts Movement, empowering craftspeople and their work in the face of the industrial revolution. These journals feature the enduring designs and cohesive palettes for which Morris is known. Each journal includes a memento pouch and ribbon marker.