Lapis and Linen Storyteller Journal
Size: 5.5" w x 7" h
Pages: 312 pages (156 sheets)
Cover: Leather
Tie: Sari Silk Ribbon
A serene pairing of deep blue and soft flax tones - elegant, grounded, and endlessly calming. Think sea glass, sand, sky, and the comfort of well-worn fabric.
Bound in denim-blue leather with a subtle suede-like finish, this Storyteller feels like something you’ve always known. Inside, handmade batik and block-printed papers in navy and ivory unfold in geometric and textile-inspired patterns - offering a canvas that’s both soothing and inspiring.
The Lapis & Linen Storyteller was created to be a quiet, loyal companion. Whether you’re sketching by the sea, journaling by lamplight, gathering thoughts, or preserving something sacred, it offers a gentle place to land.
Like all Hypatia books, it’s made to be beautiful, durable, and deeply yours.
Learn more about what sets the Storyteller apart here.
Handmade and Decorative Paper
The Lapis & Linen Storyteller is filled with stunning handmade Nepalese batik papers, a labor of artistry and tradition. Cotton rag is transformed into richly textured paper, then dyed and patterned using wax-resist methods that create beautiful, organic motifs – geometric, floral, or abstract. The result is paper that feels both earthy and elegant, and strikingly beautiful.
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 Raw Leather
The Lapis & Linen Storyteller is bound into a beautiful denim blue leather that is full of character with an aged, rustic, one-of-a-kind look and distinctive pull-up.
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.