Papillion

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 was developed by the ancient Copts. This stitch allows the book to lay open easily at any page.

 This book’s endbands are brown and yellow cotton, and its bookmark is orange satin ribbon.  This book is covered in 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 a challenge coin featuring a butterfly.  A butterfly transforms itself from a caterpillar to a flying beauty in 10-15 days.  We must grant ourselves a little more patience.

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