Crimson Lotus Storyteller Journal
Size: 5.5" w x 7" h
Pages: 312 pages (156 sheets)
Cover: Leather
Tie: Sari Silk Ribbon
Where beauty rises, stories bloom
This Storyteller is graced with exquisite Japanese Chiyogami paper, where intricate patterns unfold in olive, chartreuse, and burgundy - a palette both refined and enduring.
The lotus, long a symbol of resilience and renewal, whispers through its colors: beauty rising from stillness, strength rooted in grace.
Handbound in rich burgundy leather and filled with handmade lokta papers, the Crimson Lotus Storyteller offers pages for words, sketches, and contemplations to flourish.
Finished with a hand-dyed sari silk tie, it carries the spirit of timeless artistry - an heirloom of inspiration and reflection. The Crimson Lotus Storyteller is a book to grow with you, to keep close, and to become part of your journey.
Learn more about what sets the Storyteller apart here.
Japanese Chiyogami and Katazome-shi Paper
This exceptional Japanese paper is made in a precise and laborious process of stenciling and resist dying based on traditional kimono-printing techniques using persimmon-dyed kozo as the stencils and a highly skillful process that produces striking beauty in long-lasting color and the unmistakable look of a print truly made by an adept hand.
The color, quality, and beauty of these papers always take my breath away!
Handmade Lokta Paper
Beautiful handmade lokta paper from Nepal is one of the primary papers used in Hypatia Storytellers.
Lokta is produced using bark from the daphne shrub, a cousin to the laurel and the rhododendron. Lokta is very eco-friendly, as the plant regenerates quickly and is one of the few under-utilized plant resources in the world.
Each lokta sheet is made by hand and celebrates its “wabi sabi” beauty. Delightful to write, paint, and glue on, it is incredibly strong and flexible. All of the handmade pages of the Hypatia Storytellers can also be used, in addition to the archival plain page soft white paper in between each decorative sheet!
Natural Leather
Crimson Lotus Storyteller is bound into an elegant burgundy natural leather, soft as a glove. Beautiful full grain cowhide.
Natural leather develops a rich patina over time and may darken, soften, and develop color variations.
Each scratch, scuff, and crease tells a story, adding depth and personality to the leather’s surface.
When desired or needed, “Leather CPR” (easily purchased through Amazon) can be massaged into the leather to restore its moisture and erase scratches.