120,000+ Books, Games & Puzzles in-stock πŸ‡³πŸ‡Ώ

Kia kaha te reo Māori! πŸ’œ Celebrate Māori Language Week with us!

Karakusa Mini Unlined Hardcover Journal

By Paperblanks
Series: Japanese Lacquer Boxes
0.0 (0 reviews)
Book Hero Magic crafted this summary to help describe this book. While it's new and still learning, it may not be perfect - your feedback is welcome! Summary
The Karakusa Mini Unlined Hardcover Journal by Paperblanks is not a typical narrative book but rather a beautifully designed, unlined journal, perfect for those who wish to jot down thoughts, sketches, or notes. Its aesthetic appeal features a Karakusa-inspired design, offering a touch of elegance and inspiration for creative expression.
Read More
Format: Hardback
TEMPORARILY OUT OF STOCK Please add to wishlist to be notified when back in stock

Sorry, we're currently out of stock of Karakusa Mini Unlined Hardcover Journal. Please add to your Wishlist and we'll send you an email as soon as it's back in stock.

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.

Book Hero Magic formatted this description to make it easier to read. While it's new and still learning, it may not be perfect - your feedback is welcome! Description

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.

Series: Japanese Lacquer Boxes

View all
  • Karakusa (Japanese Lacquer Boxes) Bookmark
    This bookmark features the image of an antique 19th-century Japanese lacquer box. Lacquerware is created by painting tree sap onto treasured objects to protect and enhance them, showcasing the uniquely human ability to create beauty from unlikely sources.
    By Paperblanks
    Miscellaneous print
    Sold Out
  • Karakusa Mini Unlined Hardcover Journal
    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...
    By Paperblanks
    Hardback
    Sold Out
  • Ougi Mini Unlined Hardcover Journal
    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...
    By Paperblanks
    Hardback
    Sold Out
  • Ougi (Japanese Lacquer Boxes) Pencil Case
    Our pencil case 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...
    By Paperblanks
    Miscellaneous print
    Sold Out
  • Ougi Mini Lined Hardcover Journal
    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...
    By Paperblanks
    Hardback
    Sold Out
  • Karakusa Mini Lined Hardcover Journal
    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...
    By Paperblanks
    Hardback
    Sold Out

Book Details

INFORMATION

ISBN: 9781439750391

Publisher: Paperblanks

Format: Hardback

Date Published: 01 January 2020

Country: United States

Imprint: Paperblanks

Audience: General / adult

DIMENSIONS

Spine width: 14.0mm

Width: 96.0mm

Height: 138.0mm

Weight: 149g

Pages: 176

Collections

Paperblanks Series: Japanese Lacquer Boxes Stationery Uncategorised

Also by Paperblanks

View all
  • Shadows of Navarre (Fourth Wing) Midi Lined Hardcover Journal
    Rebecca Yarros reignited the romantasy genre with the release of Fourth Wing (2023), the first book in her Empyrean series. Centered around 20-year-old dragon-rider recruit Violet Sorrengail, the series defies traditional fantasy tropes by offering readers a female hero who is both formidable and deeply human.
    By Paperblanks
    Hardback
    $3295
    In Stock
    Ships today
  • Shadows of Navarre (Fourth Wing) Bookmark
    Rebecca Yarros reignited the romantasy genre with the release of Fourth Wing (2023), the first book in her Empyrean series. Centered around 20-year-old dragon-rider recruit Violet Sorrengail, the series defies traditional fantasy tropes by offering readers a female hero who is both formidable and deeply human.
    By Paperblanks
    Miscellaneous print
    $795
    In Stock
    Ships today
  • Shadows of Navarre (Fourth Wing) Midi Unlined Hardcover Journal
    Rebecca Yarros reignited the romantasy genre with the release of Fourth Wing (2023), the first book in her Empyrean series. Centered around 20-year-old dragon-rider recruit Violet Sorrengail, the series defies traditional fantasy tropes by offering readers a female hero who is both formidable and deeply human.
    $3299
    In Stock
    Ships today
  • The Magic of Wicked (Wicked Collection) Bookmark
    By Paperblanks
    Miscellaneous print
    $750
    In Stock
    Ships today
  • Celestial Magic (Whimsical Creations) Grande Sketchbooks Hardback Journal (Elastic Band Closure)
    Laurel Burch was a self-taught artist and a flower child who sold handmade jewellery on the streets of San Francisco in the 1960s. Later on, she continued to rely on her intuition and passion, speaking from the heart with an unmistakable style that was the manifestation of her love of life and strong imaginative nature. From her fertile imagination, she...
    By Paperblanks
    Hardback
    $7300
    Available
    Ships in 2-3 weeks
  • Shadows of Navarre (Fourth Wing) Ultra Lined Hardcover Journal
    Shadows of Navarre (Fourth Wing) Ultra Lined Hardcover Journal by Paperblanks is inspired by the dynamic storytelling of Rebecca Yarros. Rebecca Yarros reignited the romantasy genre with the release of Fourth Wing (2023), the first book in her Empyrean series. Centered around 20-year-old dragon-rider recruit Violet Sorrengail, the series defies traditional fantasy tropes by offering readers a female hero who...
    By Paperblanks
    Hardback
    $7000
    Available
    Ships in 2-3 weeks
  • Shadows of Navarre (Fourth Wing) Ultra Unlined Hardcover Journal
    Shadows of Navarre (Fourth Wing) Ultra Unlined Hardcover Journal by Paperblanks draws inspiration from Rebecca Yarros's revitalisation of the romantasy genre with her 2023 release, Fourth Wing, the inaugural book in the Empyrean series. This series centres around Violet Sorrengail, a 20-year-old dragon-rider recruit. It defies traditional fantasy tropes by presenting readers with a female hero who is both formidable...
    By Paperblanks
    Hardback
    $7000
    Available
    Ships in 2-3 weeks
  • Moon Garden (Nature Montages) 1000 Piece Jigsaw Puzzle
    Moon Garden (Nature Montages) 1000 Piece Jigsaw Puzzle
    Discover Gary Grayson’s vibrantly detailed gardens in this Moon Garden (Nature Montages) 1000 Piece Jigsaw Puzzle. A lifelong artist, Grayson’s affinity for both antique prints and modern graphic design is on display in this design. Grayson is an artist who defies the limitations of genre. May his boundless creativity inspire your own expressions of imagination.
    1000 Piece
    By Paperblanks
    Game
    $4299
    In Stock
    Ships today
  • Gaudi’s Sun (Gaudi’s Mosaics) Ultra Lined Hardback Journal (Wrap Closure)
    Gaudi’s Sun (Gaudi’s Mosaics) Ultra Lined Hardback Journal (Wrap Closure) by Paperblanks captures the essence of Antoni Gaudi's iconic design philosophy. Antoni Gaudi was a renowned Spanish architect celebrated as a leading figure in Modernism. His style is distinguished by the portrayal of organic forms and extraordinary mosaics, bringing a unique vibrancy and artistic expression to his creations. This elegantly...
    By Paperblanks
    Hardback
    $5700
    Available
    Ships in 2-3 weeks
  • Cezanne’s Terracotta Pots and Flowers Ultra Unlined Hardback Journal (Elastic Band Closure)
    Paul Cezanne (1839-1906) was a French painter who is regarded as one of the greatest of the post-Impressionists. Terracotta Pots and Flowers saw Cezanne enter a new era of still life painting. Here he arranges everyday objects, including a pitcher with potted geraniums, inside the greenhouse at his father's estate near Aix-en-Provence.
    By Paperblanks
    Hardback
    $5700
    Available
    Ships in 2-3 weeks
  • Carrie (Stephen King) Midi Lined Hardcover Journal (Elastic Band Closure)
    By Paperblanks
    Hardback
    $5500
    Available
    Ships in 2-3 weeks
  • 2026 Michelangelo, Handwriting (Embellished Manuscripts Collection) Midi 12-month Horizontal Hardcover Flexi Dayplanner 2026 (Wrap Closure)
    2026 Michelangelo, Handwriting (Embellished Manuscripts Collection) Midi 12-month Horizontal Hardcover Flexi Dayplanner 2026 (Wrap Closure) by Paperblanks showcases the genius of Michelangelo Buonarroti (1475-1564), renowned as one of the masters of the Italian Renaissance. The planner features a reproduction of a handwritten letter, capturing the passion and artistry of one of humanity’s greatest artists. On the back cover, you’ll find...
    By Paperblanks
    Hardback
    $3495
    In Stock
    Ships today

More from Uncategorised

View all
  • Gift Wrap
    Gift Wrap
    Transform any book into the perfect gift with Book Hero's premium gift wrap! Whether you're celebrating a special occasion or simply surprising a loved one, our gift wrap adds an extra layer of excitement to your thoughtful gesture. Features: Elegant Design: Our gift wrap features a timeless design that complements any book, making it ideal for birthdays, holidays, or any...
    From Free
    (3)
  • Shadows of Navarre (Fourth Wing) Bookmark
    Rebecca Yarros reignited the romantasy genre with the release of Fourth Wing (2023), the first book in her Empyrean series. Centered around 20-year-old dragon-rider recruit Violet Sorrengail, the series defies traditional fantasy tropes by offering readers a female hero who is both formidable and deeply human.
    By Paperblanks
    Miscellaneous print
    $795
    In Stock
    Ships today
  • Kara-ori (Japanese Kimono) Bookmark
    Showcasing silk dyed with beni (the pigment extracted from safflower petals) and lacquered in gold, this kimono design dates to the Edo period (1615–1868), when it was used as a costume for the theatrical style known as Noh. Kara-ori refers specifically to the exquisitely embroidered women's kimono that traditional Noh theatre was known for.
    By Paperblanks
    Miscellaneous print
    $795
    In Stock
    Ships today
  • What We Did to Survive
    A vacation in paradise turns deadly when four teens' sailing charter hits stormy seas in this propulsive new thriller from New York Times and USA Today bestselling author Megan Lally! What We Did to Survive follows Hannah, who can't wait to spend spring break with her best friend, Emmy, and her family. A week at a resort in Mexico is...
    By Megan Lally
    Paperback
    $1999
    Elsewhere:
    $2400
    In Stock
    Ships today
  • Shadows of Navarre (Fourth Wing) Midi Lined Hardcover Journal
    Rebecca Yarros reignited the romantasy genre with the release of Fourth Wing (2023), the first book in her Empyrean series. Centered around 20-year-old dragon-rider recruit Violet Sorrengail, the series defies traditional fantasy tropes by offering readers a female hero who is both formidable and deeply human.
    By Paperblanks
    Hardback
    $3295
    In Stock
    Ships today
  • Hormone Health is Mental Health
    New Release
    Hormone Health is Mental Health
    Hormone Health is Mental Health is a lifechanging guide to understanding perimenopause and midlife women's mental health - and how understanding your hormones is the first step to feeling like yourself again. This book is for women in their thirties, forties, and fifties who feel like they're falling apart. Women who feel like their brains and bodies are betraying them,...
    By Dr Fatima Khan
    Paperback
    $3299
    Elsewhere:
    $4000
    In Stock
    Ships today
  • Dazzas Cooked
    This book is a celebration of Darren’s biggest hits, the recipes that put Ashby Pies on the map. Inside Dazza’s Cooked you will find chapters including: – Pies: beef cheek and cheese, roast lamb and rosemary, smoked fish pie.– Corner Bakery: bacon, beer and cheese scones, cinnamon buns, apple turnovers.– Snacks: sticky chicken nibbles, fish crudo, lamb ribs.– Meat: pork...
    By Jarrett Darren
    Hardback
    $4499
    Elsewhere:
    $4999
    In Stock
    Ships today
  • The Magic of Wicked (Wicked Collection) Bookmark
    By Paperblanks
    Miscellaneous print
    $750
    In Stock
    Ships today
  • Kim A Journey Between Worlds
    Born Māori (Ngātikahungunu), raised Pakeha, Kim Rangiaonui Logan's father was commander in D Company, 8th Māori Battalion, but returned from war a damaged man, unable to cope with his children. But this is no misery memoir. Kim climbed away, literally - Everest, Aorangi Mt Cook, anywhere, to love and contentment, and in the process reconnected with his Whakapapa. Now living...
    By Logan Kim
    Paperback
    $5500
    In Stock
    Ships today
  • Australia Wall Map Laminated Paper Handy Map 745 x 620
    Wall map of Australia featuring Hema's customary mapping detail including National Parks, major road networks, and distances. Single-sided map in four sizes and your choice of finish from unlaminated, laminated (encapsulation) and laminated paper. Available in three finishes andΒ fourΒ sizes as follows:Β  Finish Laminated paper - mass-produced by a third-party printer Laminated encapsulated - high quality produced by Hema Maps Photo...
    By Hema Maps
    Paperback
    $3995
    In Stock
    Ships today
  • The Meeting Place
    By O'Malley Vincent
    Paperback
    $4400
    Elsewhere:
    $4999
    In Stock
    Ships today
  • Clearance
    Combat Medicine Operations Manual
    Since the discovery and widespread use of penicillin in the Second World War, which was a major turning point in 20th century combat medicine, there have been enormous changes in surgical and nursing techniques enabling frontline medical teams to save soldiers’ lives and alleviate suffering on the battlefield. The Korean War saw the first use of helicopters to airlift wounded...
    By Dr Penny Starns
    Hardback
    $4699
    Elsewhere:
    $4999
    In Stock
    Ships today

Why buy from us?

Book Hero is not a chain store or big box retailer. We're an independent 100% NZ-owned business on a mission to help more Kiwis rediscover a love of books and reading!

Service & Delivery

Service & Delivery

Our warehouse in Auckland holds over 100,000 books, toys, board games and puzzles in-stock so you're not waiting for your order to arrive from overseas.

Auckland Bookstore

Auckland Bookstore

We're primarily an online store, but for your convenience you can pick up your order for free from our bookstore, which is right next door to our warehouse in Hobsonville.

Our Gifting Service

Our Gifting Service

Books make wonderful thoughtful gifts and we're here to help with gift-wrapping and cards. We can even send your gift directly to your loved one.

The Latest at Book Hero

View all