This elegant journal replicates a gilded lacquer 19th-century bookbinding crafted for an illuminated Persian manuscript. The original lacquer work design was created with delicate layers of paint, a coating of shellac which was then carefully sanded to a shine, and subtle applications of gold leaf. Our reproduction is embellished with eye-catching iridescent highlights. Raised embossing adds dimensional detail. Gilded-gold page edging. Matching spine treatment. Inside, 160 lightly lined writing pages provide plenty of space in which to write personal reflections or record favorite quotations or poems. Smooth-finish pages takes a variety of pens beautifully. Acid-free archival-quality paper helps preserve your writing. An elegant ribbon bookmark keeps your place. Complementary interior endsheets. Durable hardcover binding. Journal measures 6-1/4'' wide x 8-1/4'' high. Read more
