bold decor

With a bold sophistication, this Indian journal is covered with taupe-colored cotton canvas decorated with black tree motifs and accented with leather at the spine and corners. Working with a passion for achieving equity, Arti Sharma presents the journal, featuring 48 pages of handcrafted cotton paper.

Fatchurohman of Java designs a journal with handcrafted recycled paper and a bold cotton cover made via a technique called kolaste, in which batik fabric is cut into strips and then woven together. The saffron and black cover sports a traditional Indonesian gedheg motif resembling woven bamboo. The journal is held closed with a black elastic cord with a medallion stamped with the letter "F," embellished to also form an archer shooting toward a star. With unlined pages, the journal can be used for writing or sketching.

New adventures, experiences and memories are arriving to be written in a convenient accessory paying homage to Guatemala. Designer Gaby Briz works side by side with a talented artisan team, creating an exquisite composition of the Santa Catalina Arch and printing it on the cardboard cover of this lined journal. With 100 paper pages for long-term use and a plastic coil binding, the piece features the Spanish expressionGuau! set in bold calligraphy at the front of the design, making a fun nod to this blessed nation's name and the marvelous nature of its cities.

Bold feline personalities, delicate floral patterns and intricate geometric designs spring to life on this quartet of handcrafted greeting cards where tradition meets whimsy in spectacular fashion. Each card showcases the time-honored batik process on cotton, creating rich, unforgettable color compositions that pop against mulberry paper backgrounds. Complete with matching envelopes, these Thai treasures from artisan Nisa’s workshop offer the perfect vessel for your written sentiments, whether celebrating special occasions or simply saying “thinking of you” with artistic distinction.