Ranks of Flowers Hardcover Coptic Bound Journal
Size: 4" w x 6" h
Pages: 112 pages
Cover: Hardcover
Tie: Vintage Sari Silk Ribbon
These hard-cover Coptic books feature a most extraordinary paper printed by Vintage Paper Co UK called ‘Ranks of Flowers, Fancy No. 29’. They are called ‘Fancy Prints’ because they involve complex multi-layers of colors, skillfully printed onto antique text print, normally 200+ years old!
Each cover of the ‘Ranks of Flowers’ Coptic books features one of these original ‘Fancy Prints’ on top of an intriguing Nepalese paper – Gauze Butter Paper - which blends richly colored parchment with a layer of gauze cloth, creating an incredible depth of texture and color.
Each ‘Fancy Print’ is one-of-a-kind. Learn more about these designs on the blog.
Learn more about what sets the Coptic Binding apart here.
Khadi Cotton Rag Paper
Archival quality, environmentally friendly Khadi cotton rag paper is made from 100% cotton rag fibers, and has an exquisite texture and tactile feel.
Each sheet bears the unmistakable imprint of the handmade process, with subtle variations in thickness adding to its charm, along with its unique and hand torn deckled edges.
The paper has a soft fibrous surface that’s perfect for a wide range of artistic and writing mediums, including drawing, painting, printmaking, mixed media, even fountain pen.
Khadi is beloved by artists and enthusiasts of every level for its exceptional quality, versatility, and its immense beauty.The pages lay completely flat without damaging the spine, giving journal users unhampered access to the entirety of every page.
Hardcover
One-of-a-kind hard covers are designed with handmade papers and bound with a Coptic link stitch first used by the Copts in ancient Egypt to bind papyrus scrolls into the first codices which allowed knowledge and wisdom to travel beyond the Alexandrian Library.
My preferred coptic stitch is that originally used in Ethiopian Coptic binding, weaving multiple needles with linen thread.