Garden Path

This archival, hand-sewn journal/sketchbook is made from 80 gsm Mohawk Superfine archival paper stitched with Irish linen thread in the linked pattern that dates back to the ancient Copts. This stitch allows the book to lay open easily at any page.

 This book’s endbands are blue and white cotton, and its bookmark is blue satin ribbon.  The book is wrapped in vegetable tanned, printed sheepskin.

 Treasure binding began with monks in the 6^th Century who would encrust volumes with jewels. During the Renaissance, there was a resurgence in treasure binding. This is a contemporary revival of the treasure binding in which a lucky charm has been embedded in the cover of this book.  

 The talisman in this journal is an angel token cast in pewter by a local artist. Watched over or watching over, this is the place to count your blessings.

This book is roughly 6 x 9” with a few more than 150 blank pages.