Kwan Yin Storyteller Journal
Size: 5.5" w x 7" h
Pages: 312 pages (156 sheets)
Cover: Leather
Tie: Ribbon
She Who Hears the Cries of the World
Graced with the elegant, timeless beauty of Japanese Chiyogami, khadi cotton rag, handmade Lokta paper, and stunning embossed mulberry papers. Bound into natural black leather, tied with ivory canvas ribbon trimmed with gold.
In the face of adversity, I am the unwavering source of strength and support.
With each act of kindness, I bring light to the darkness and restore hope.
I am the mirror that reflects the beauty and goodness within every being.
Through my compassion, I empower others to find their own inner strength.~ Kwan Yin
Learn more about what sets the Storyteller apart here.
Japanese Chiyogami and Katazome-shi Paper
Elegant, ageless beauty of extraordinary Chiyogami and Katazome-shi papers grace the pages of these Hypatia Storytellers & case bindings.
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
Kwan Yin Storyteller is bound into a natural black leather that is both elegant and rustic.
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.