Nowhere is the heft and glory of history more palpable than in the book arts. The 19th century brought several innovations, both functional and aesthetic, to the craft of bookbinding. Advances in mechanization enabled publishers to start producing books...
The spirit of rebirth and renaissance for previous cover art continues with our new Hishi softcover Flexi notebook. Originally released in Spring 2007 as part of our Ukiyo-e Kimono Patterns series, popular for the tiny micro format journals it...
Over our nearly 30 years, we have often turned to the textile designs of Arts and Crafts artist William Morris for inspiration.
Morris specialized in the ancient technique of hand woodblock printing to create his textile patterns and sought inspiration...
The art of still life painting is a celebrated part of Dutch culture, but this time-honoured artistic style didn’t develop from thin air! Before still life emerged, there were illustrators who delicately illuminated handwritten manuscripts with images of plants,...
Originally released as a hardcover journal and pencil case as part of our Fall 2019 collection, Blue Velvet is now available in three additional product categories: softcover Flexi notebook, bookmark and washi tape!
Inspired by a velvet panel from a...
A sketchbook is one of the most important parts of an artist’s repertoire. So when we set out to introduce our first-ever line of sketchbooks we wanted to ensure they would meet our high standards – and yours!
We have...
When it comes to heartfelt communication, nothing beats a handwritten letter. Sending and receiving seasonal greetings is a favourite part of the holidays for many, an annual ritual that connects loved ones no matter how far apart or how...
We recently introduced our new and improved line of dot-grid planners, but what's a bullet journal without washi tape?
This season we are pleased to announce our premiere collection of washi tape sets!
These decorative tape sets make beautiful accents for...
Inside the majestic Château de Chantilly is the Musée Condé, a unique piece of French history that has sat virtually unchanged since opening in 1897. Within its halls lie vast collections of prints, drawings, sculptures and porcelain, as well...
Born into slavery in Maryland, Frederick Douglass (1818–1895) became a leading abolitionist, social reformer, author and orator. He is regarded by many as the father of the American civil rights movement.
In the 1890s when Douglass was too ill to...