Paperblanks Karakusa Mini Unlined Hardcover Journal

In the "Maki-e" tradition, lacquerware is created by painting tree sap onto treasured objects and sprinkling them with metallic powder, such as gold, silver or copper, to create luxurious designs. Showcasing dramatic black and gold vines, this Paperblanks Karakusa journal features the image of an antique 19th-century Japanese lacquer box selected from a private collection in Kyoto.

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.

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