{"product_id":"japanese-sketchbook","title":"Japanese Stab Stitch Sketchbook: cotton rag paper, 4 styles \u0026 4 sizes","description":"\u003ch1\u003eJapanese Sketchbooks: tactile handmade paper for wet and dry media \u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/h1\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThese Japanese Sketchbooks are hand stitched in shades of blue linen thread in a variety of traditional 'stab stitch' styles: Simple, Noble, and Hemp Leaf. They're carefully bound by hand in \u003cstrong\u003e210gsm handmade cotton rag paper\u003c\/strong\u003e and are available in 3 sizes: A6 small, A5 medium and A4 large.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cblockquote\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\"A beautiful object in its own right... the artist friend who received it was thrilled and inspired.\" - Jackie, Oxfordshire.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/blockquote\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003e100% cotton rag paper for every artist\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eEach size of sketchbook has 20 leaves (40 pages) of \u003cstrong\u003emedium surface\u003c\/strong\u003e 210gsm handmade khadi paper. The paper feels soft yet substantial, sturdy and inviting. This is an art journal every artist can enjoy using.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe paper is \u003cstrong\u003esized for wet mediums\u003c\/strong\u003e so is great for watercolour, acrylic, gouache, oil and ink. Thanks to its natural tooth and texture, the cotton rag paper also gives \u003cstrong\u003egreat results with dry media\u003c\/strong\u003e like pencil and charcoal. \u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eTraditional Japanese style x 21st century sustainability\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe paper is handmade, fair trade and recycled from the fashion textile industry, so it helps reduce landfill waste. So this sketchbook is ideal for artists who prefer \u003cstrong\u003ean ethical and eco-friendly art journal\u003c\/strong\u003e to use and love. The pages features deckled edges that give the books a very natural feel; depending on size some pages are hand-torn.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cblockquote\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\"Excellent quality product, exquisite craftsmanship, quick delivery.\" - Helen, Hampshire\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/blockquote\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eSizes\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eA6 Small\u003c\/strong\u003e: 10 x 15 cm \/ 4 x 6 inches approx. (image 2)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eA5 Medium\u003c\/strong\u003e: 15 x 21 cm \/ 6 x 8.25 inches approx. (image 1)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eA4 Large\u003c\/strong\u003e: 21 x 30 cm \/ 8.25 x 11.75 inches approx. image 5)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cdiv id=\"product-component-1791210989587\"\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eDelivery\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eFree UK delivery\u003c\/strong\u003e. Sent within 3 working days from my studio in Dorset, UK. International standard \u0026amp; express shipping also available. Any shipping overpayments will be refunded \u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eArrives ready to gift\u003c\/strong\u003e in simple, sustainable packaging with a gift information sheet and a studio postcard.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eNotes\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eJapanese stab stitch books are not lay-flat, you will need to hold or weigh the pages open. If you do need a sketchbook that is lay-flat I recommend the \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/boundbyhand.live\/collections\/artists-sketchbooks\/products\/wabi-sabi-notebooks-sketchbooks\" title=\"Wabi Sabi Sketchbook bound in cotton rag paper for daily stitching\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eWabi Sabi Cotton Rag Sketchbook\u003c\/a\u003e. It uses the same paper as these Japanese Sketchbooks and is very popular with artists working in a variety of media.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eFeatured Artists\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eBrittany unboxes and tries out her \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/watch?v=lzuI5Dczd3Q\" title=\"Cotton Rag Sketchbook watercolour painting and dip fountain pen calligraphy\" rel=\"noopener\" target=\"_blank\"\u003ecotton rag Japanese Sketchbook with watercolours and a dip fountain pen\u003c\/a\u003e over on her YouTube channel.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eCustom Options\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIf you would like your Japanese Sketchbook made with a different colour thread please \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/boundbyhand.live\/blogs\/news\/6550383-bespoke-service-thread\" title=\"Thread colours for bespoke leather, cotton rag and cork bound sketchbooks, wedding guest books and memory books.\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eview your options here. \u003c\/a\u003eThen \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/boundbyhand.live\/pages\/contact\" title=\"Contact bookbinder Susan Green\" target=\"_blank\"\u003econtact me \u003c\/a\u003ewith the colour, size and style, your deadline and the country you need your book delivered to.\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cspan\u003eMaking Japanese Stab Stitch Books\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eIf you're looking to make your own Japanese books, rather than buy them, you may like:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/boundbyhand.live\/blogs\/news\/make-japanese-stab-stitch-books\" title=\"Learning How to Make Japanese Stab Stitch Books: tips, tools and techniques from bookbinder Susan Green\" rel=\"noopener\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eLearning How to Make Japanese Stab Stitch Books\u003c\/a\u003e blog post\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/boundbyhand.live\/products\/directory-bookbinding-tools-equipment-materials\" title=\"Directory of Bookbinding Tools, Equipment and Materials digital download, where to find bookbinding supplies in the UK\" rel=\"noopener\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eDirectory of Bookbinding Supplies\u003c\/a\u003e digital download\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/boundbyhand.live\/products\/a-beginners-guide-to-bookbinding-tools-equipment-materials\" title=\"Beginner's Guide to Bookbinding Tools, Equipment and Materials what you need to start making handmade books digital download\" rel=\"noopener\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eBeginner's Guide to Bookbinding Tools, Equipment \u0026amp; Materials\u003c\/a\u003e digital download\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch6\u003e\u003cspan\u003eFAQs\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h6\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003ca title=\"Delivery \u0026amp; Returns information at Bound by Hand.\" href=\"https:\/\/boundbyhand.live\/pages\/faqs-1\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eDelivery \u0026amp; Returns\u003c\/a\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003ca title=\"Information about hand made fine leather books by Susan Green\" href=\"https:\/\/boundbyhand.live\/pages\/about-the-books\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eMaterials \u0026amp; Process\u003c\/a\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003ca title=\"Get in touch with bookbinder Susan Green\" href=\"https:\/\/boundbyhand.live\/pages\/contact\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eContact\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"BOUND","offers":[{"title":"A6 Simple + Light Blue","offer_id":42035570999454,"sku":"","price":20.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"A6 Noble + Turquoise","offer_id":42035571196062,"sku":"","price":22.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"A5 Simple + Light Blue","offer_id":42035574440094,"sku":"","price":25.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":false},{"title":"A5 Noble + Turquoise","offer_id":42035574472862,"sku":"","price":27.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":false},{"title":"A4 Simple + Light Blue","offer_id":12234364911680,"sku":"JA5SLB","price":35.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"A4 Noble + Turquoise","offer_id":12234364977216,"sku":"JA5NT","price":37.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":false},{"title":"A4 Hemp Leaf + Teal","offer_id":12234365108288,"sku":"JA5HLT","price":39.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0181\/1925\/products\/Japanese_Blues_Angle_Crop_1200x800_252847e0-919b-43e8-a671-f982178a79f7.jpg?v=1615136271","url":"https:\/\/boundbyhand.live\/products\/japanese-sketchbook","provider":"BOUND","version":"1.0","type":"link"}