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Karakusa Mini Lined Hardcover Journal

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This elegant journal showcases a cover inspired by a 19th-century Japanese lacquer box from the Edo or Meiji period. The Maki-e lacquerware technique, featuring delicate metallic dust patterns, celebrates the artistry of transforming natural materials into exquisite beauty.
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Format: Hardback
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Ideal for those who appreciate fine craftsmanship, cultural heritage, and wish to capture their thoughts in a beautifully designed, lined hardcover journal.

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A karakusa is an arabesque design of vines or branches and was a popular motif for creating lacquerware. This style, using gold powder sprinkled onto lacquer, developed during the Heian period and thrived in the Edo period, the era from which this design likely originates. Original Art: Maki-e tradition lacquerware box. Era: Edo or Meiji Period. Region: Japan.

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Our journal cover features the image of an antique 19th-century Japanese lacquer box from the Edo or Meiji period. Lacquerware is created by painting tree sap onto treasured objects to protect and enhance them.

The original box, lacquered in the Maki-e style, uses metallic dust to create luxurious patterns and is evidence of the uniquely human ability to create beauty from unlikely sources.

Experience this tradition with the Karakusa Mini Lined Hardcover Journal.

Series: Japanese Lacquer Boxes

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INFORMATION

ISBN: 9781439750384

Publisher: Paperblanks

Format: Hardback

Date Published: 01 January 2020

Country: United States

Imprint: Paperblanks

Audience: General / adult

DIMENSIONS

Spine width: 16.0mm

Width: 96.0mm

Height: 138.0mm

Weight: 145g

Pages: 176

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