{"product_id":"paperblanks-2027-safavid-indigo-midi-hardback-diary-week-to-view-vertical-de1936-8","title":"Paperblanks 2027 Safavid Indigo Midi Hardback Diary – Week-to-View Vertical","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePlan the year ahead in style with this 2027 Safavid Indigo midi hardback diary from Paperblanks, running from January to December 2027 in a week-to-view vertical layout, with each day set out in its own column across two facing pages.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eOur Safavid Indigo design reproduces a leather filigree pattern incorporating handtooled motifs, retaining the elegance and style of the Islamic Golden Age even in our modern context. Originally released in a classic brown leather look, this new deep blue colour scheme pays tribute to the darkest tone of Persian Blue.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eThe Story Behind the Design\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eOur Safavid Indigo design reproduces a leather filigree pattern incorporating handtooled motifs, retaining the elegance and style of the Islamic Golden Age even in our modern context. Originally released in a classic brown leather look, this new deep blue colour scheme pays tribute to the darkest tone of Persian Blue. This indigo hue was a popular colour used in the art and architecture of the artistic period.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eAssociated with this era of artistic excellence, Persian Safavid-style designs represented a high point in the art of the book. These bindings often feature centralised designs of medallions, quadrants, plant and animal motifs, pentagonal flap closures and elaborately decorated “doublures” (interior covers), along with exquisite creations in cut-out leather, coloured papers and gilding. Above all, symmetry is the hallmark of this style. The original binder of this particular design used reddish-brown goatskin, real gold, lacquer and paint to achieve balance in his creation.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eDating back to the 17th century, this artwork comes from the rich handicraft tradition that Shah Abbas the Great, the Fifth Shah of the Safavid Dynasty, inspired during what has become known as the Islamic Golden Age of Art (750 through the 16th century). He recognised the commercial benefits of promoting the arts and, thus, the crafts of tilework, pottery and textiles thrived. 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