{"product_id":"paperblanks-pinnacle-restoration-washi-tape-pack-of-2-pa8166-1","title":"Paperblanks Pinnacle\/Restoration Washi Tape – Pack of 2","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAdd a flourish of colour and artistry to journal spreads, cards and gift wrap with this Pinnacle\/Restoration washi tape set from Paperblanks.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eUsing 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.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eThe Story Behind the Design\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eThe Queen’s Binding: Pinnacle and Restoration\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eNobility 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.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe 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 \u003cem\u003eThe Government of the Tongue.\u003c\/em\u003e 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.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eModern 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.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eOriginal artwork:\u003c\/strong\u003e Binding for Richard Allestree’s The Government of the Tongue\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eEra:\u003c\/strong\u003e 1675\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eRegion:\u003c\/strong\u003e England\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003ch3\u003eProduct Details\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDimensions:\u003c\/strong\u003e 15 × 45 × 45 mm\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDesign:\u003c\/strong\u003e Pinnacle\/Restoration\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSeries:\u003c\/strong\u003e Washi Tape Mixed Pack\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePack of two complementary designs\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eAuthentic Japanese washi tape paper\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eDecorative metallic foiling\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e10 metres of high-quality patterned tape per roll\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eWeight:\u003c\/strong\u003e 30 g\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eProduct code:\u003c\/strong\u003e PA8166-1 | \u003cstrong\u003eISBN:\u003c\/strong\u003e 9781439781661\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003ch3\u003eAbout Paperblanks\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003ePaperblanks 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.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Paperblanks","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":54386155454792,"sku":"PA8166-1","price":6.95,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0920\/5114\/5032\/files\/9781439781661_Front_HighRes.png?v=1792779172","url":"https:\/\/shop.penandpaper.co.uk\/products\/paperblanks-pinnacle-restoration-washi-tape-pack-of-2-pa8166-1","provider":"The Pen and Paper Stationery Company","version":"1.0","type":"link"}