Paperblanks Pinnacle/Restoration Washi Tape – Pack of 2

Add a flourish of colour and artistry to journal spreads, cards and gift wrap with this Pinnacle/Restoration washi tape set from Paperblanks.

Using authentic Japanese washi tape paper, gold foiling and a touch of varnish for protection, Pinnacle/Restoration washi tape set will bring a pop of colour to your bullet journal spread. This double-pack is inspired a 1675 book binding.

The Story Behind the Design

The Queen’s Binding: Pinnacle and Restoration

Nobility and grace are restored in this filigreed design. Originally crafted by the Queens’ Binder “A,” one of the most prolific binders of the Restoration period, the balance of open space and intricate elements makes it a shining jewel of the period.

The Queens’ Binder was a name given to a small group of English craftsmen during the “Golden Age of English Bookbinding.” They were best known for their unique pointillé outlines. The binding reproduced here was designed to hold Richard Allestree’s The Government of the Tongue. As provost of Eton College, Allestree was an esteemed clergyman and royalist, and it is no surprise that the Queens’ Binder was commissioned to bind his work.

Modern research indicates that the Queens’ Binder was in fact four distinct shops, and even individual binders such as “A” could refer to multiple artisans. While the name of the binder called “A” is not known, there is no doubt as to the regency of this gilt binding, which is now a part of the Henry Davis gift at the British Library.

• Original artwork: Binding for Richard Allestree’s The Government of the Tongue
• Era: 1675
• Region: England

Product Details

• Dimensions: 15 × 45 × 45 mm
• Design: Pinnacle/Restoration
• Series: Washi Tape Mixed Pack
• Pack of two complementary designs
• Authentic Japanese washi tape paper
• Decorative metallic foiling
• 10 metres of high-quality patterned tape per roll
• Weight: 30 g
• Product code: PA8166-1 | ISBN: 9781439781661

About Paperblanks

Paperblanks works with museums, libraries, galleries and artists around the world to faithfully reproduce remarkable artwork, historic bindings and treasured manuscripts, bringing the same care and craftsmanship found in its celebrated journals to every accessory.