Handmade Leather Journal with Stone Setting | Medieval Grimoire - Outlet

Handmade Leather Journal with Stone Setting | Medieval Grimoire

Your Creative Sanctuary

Whether you use it as a personal chronicle, a travel log, a sketchbook for artistic ideas, or a Book of Shadows for your fantasy adventures, this journal adapts to your needs. In our digital age, handwriting is a proven way to clear your head, organize thoughts, and improve memory. The tactile experience of pen on textured paper stimulates the brain differently than typing on a keyboard, fostering creative thinking and focus.

The journal is bound in covers of genuine, naturally dyed leather in a rich brown hue. The edges are decoratively cross-stitched with a lighter leather thong, reinforcing the binding and adding a rustic look. The focal point is an embedded natural stone; its colour, shape, and texture vary with each journal, making yours unique. Inside, you will find approximately 220 pages (110 sheets) of unlined, cream-coloured paper. The paper features a distinct, slightly rough texture and deckle edges (rough cut), emphasizing the handmade and historical character of the product. The notebook closes securely by wrapping a long leather strap around it.

Product Specifications

A Touch of History

In the past, books and notebooks were rare and precious possessions. Leather bindings, similar to the one on this journal, served primarily as durable protection for valuable texts inside. Tough leather protected the pages from moisture and damage. Stones were often embedded in covers not just for decoration, but because medieval people believed in the protective and magical properties of minerals. The stone on your journal can thus symbolize the safeguarding of your secrets.

Care Instructions

To ensure your journal retains its beauty for years to come:

• Protect it from excessive moisture and prolonged direct sunlight, which could fade the leather.
• Use only a soft, dry cloth for dusting. The leather will acquire a natural patina over time, enhancing its character.
• Avoid using any chemical cleaners not specifically designed for natural leather.
• Do not over-bend the spine backwards to avoid damaging the stitching.

Note: As this is a handmade product using natural materials, the leather shade and especially the colour, shape, and texture of the stone may vary from piece to piece.