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 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.

• Matching spine treatment.

• Gilded-gold edging catches the light as you turn each page.

• Inside, crisp writing pages provide plenty of space for personal reflections, sketching, or for recording favorite quotations or poems.

• Premium 120 gsm paper takes pen or pencil beautifully.

• Paper is acid-free and of archival quality.

• Light gray lines subtly guide your writing.

• A ribbon bookmark keeps your place.

• Complementary interior endsheets enhance the design.

• Durable hardcover binding.

• Journal measures 6-1/4'' wide x 8-1/4'' high.

• 160 pages.