William Morris (1834-1896) was one of the most celebrated practitioners of the Arts and Crafts movement. He embraced the ideal of craftspeople taking pride in their personal handiwork, as opposed to the dehumanising onslaught of the Industrial Revolution's mass production techniques. He famously said that any decoration is futile when it does not remind you of something beyond itself.
Morris specialised in the ancient technique of hand woodblock printing to create his textile patterns and sought inspiration for his famous repeating patterns from the natural world and the decorative artists before him. The influence of millefleur tapestries, early prints of herbs and the abundance of exquisite detail in medieval art can be appreciated in his works. His evocations of antique florals and plants have become classics of the decorative arts and were an early inspiration for our journal designs, gracing our covers from the very beginning.
Paperblanks journals, inspire creativity, empower expression and celebrate special moments. Encourage that creative person in your life to start keeping memories and drawings for future generations or just for them - an enriching journey. Made with sustainable Forest paper.
Mini Journal Features:
- Hardcover
- 9.5 x 14 cm
- 176 pages
- Custom designed 85gsm laid paper
- Smyth sewn
- Ribbon marker
- Pouch & elastic closure
- 100% recycled binder boards
- Decorative printed cover paper
- FSC-certified text paper
- Threaded stitching and glue, as needed
- Acid-free sustainable forest paper
Midi Journal Features:
- Hardcover
- 18 x 13 cm
- 144 pages
- Custom designed 120gsm laid paper
- Smyth sewn
- Ribbon marker
- Pouch & elastic closure
- 100% recycled binder boards
- Decorative printed cover paper
- FSC-certified text paper
- Threaded stitching and glue, as needed
- Acid-free sustainable forest paper
Ultra Journal Features:
- Hardcover
- 18 x 23 cm
- 144 pages
- Custom designed 120gsm laid paper
- Smyth sewn
- Ribbon marker
- Pouch & elastic closure
- 100% recycled binder boards
- Decorative printed cover paper
- FSC-certified text paper
- Threaded stitching and glue, as needed
- Acid-free sustainable forest paper
Pencil Case:
- 220 x 30 x 68mm
- Magnetic closure
- Suitable for other uses, eg. Jewellery Box
- Utility tray can be repositioned or removed, useful for smaller items
- The well-crafted design is very sturdy and always holds its shape
- Paperblanks bookmark with historical details of the design
