This notebook could just be the place where you can write down things you treasure or find important to remember. As a journal or a diary, or even a reminder of your everyday obligations and plans in Byzantine style, its design will reflect the point of historical background from which it originates and remind you of your own.



It's interesting how we percept and picture ourselves. Where do we find our origins? Since a point of origin is not just a poetic expression... It's a point we find we are rooted in. Maybe this notebook could inspire you to take the way of discovering origins rooted in you, no matter what it is that you recognize them in.



Colors of the design's rustic, cracked distressed background vary from bordeaux and pale violet red with a touch of midnight blue to dark brown all transparently merging together for that antique worn-out look. The illuminated embossed Byzantine ornament and the cross follow the same colors with a stronger intensity of nuances and with an addition of wax yellow and golden patina. Angles are made in golden embossing.



Outside covers are a reprint of the original design I created since I wanted to keep it as a "uniqueness" I could share with others. On the inside, I made them using a dark brown fabric and paper (in a slightly grey nuance as you can see on the photos). Such combining of materials is a part of an authentic bookbinding process. The notebook measures 17 x 24 x 2 cm and has 100 lined pages.



Its surface is protected by a thin matte layer so it would not get scratched or damaged while you carry it with you. Also, if it gets a bit smudged or dirty, you can clean it with a piece of slightly wet, soft cotton. Eventual visible alterations are due to the whole process and should be appreciated as a particularity of the handmade item.



Pages have been sewn manually using a linen thread. The notebook is made from cardboard, ecological paper and has a dark brown bookmark ribbon.



What makes it unique except for the original creative design on the outside is the continuation of traditional bookbinding technique of making the inside covers using fabric. This is truly rare nowadays since it demands additional assembling and precise details.



The item listed here is on the photo and is a finished product. I am also able to sew another hand bound notebook with the reprint of the same covers' design and I can make a custom order. So, if you wish to have one notebook with a unique design created just for you, I would be very happy to make it.



Small additional items on the pictures are not for sale, they appear only for the purpose of taking photos.



This item will be packed and protected well. The approximate time when you might expect it to arrive, I shall mail you when it is sent and on its way to you. Please, contact me regarding all the questions you might have concerning the item, the shipment, or others.



Combining rustic background and an original ornament from a written Byzantine manuscript, this design deeply reflects its historical Christian origins. Whether as an artistic inspiration and a reminder of its value or a testament to your faith, this design will be a beautiful addition to your personal space and time.



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http://www.artfire.com/ext/shop/studio/Eleusa



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