Paperblanks Polished Pearl Midi Hardback Journal – Plain, 144 Pages

Capture your ideas, plans and memories in this Polished Pearl midi hardback journal from Paperblanks, with 144 plain pages of 120 gsm acid-free paper.

In our Polished Pearl cover, inspired by an exquisite example of luxury fabric, one sees the absolute perfection of tone, magnificent embroidery and subtly beautiful hues for which French artisans have become so celebrated. This fine French design has a timeless look of haute couture elegance.

The Story Behind the Design

It’s not an overstatement when we say that no one crafts sumptuous fabric quite like the French do. This Belle Époque cover proves our point, as it showcases a reproduction of an exquisite example of luxurious French silk. The frosted finish of our design is inspired by the original fabric’s delicate layering of sheer chiffon over a silken background.

This 20th-century design has a timeless look of haute couture elegance while at the same time suggesting the possibilities afforded designers with the advent of new manufacturing techniques in the fashion industry. In the early 1900s, the textile industry underwent a revolution as synthetic fibres were introduced. While many traditional artisans would have balked at using such “unnatural” materials, the French designers embraced these versatile newcomers, incorporating them into patterns alongside the classic decorative fabrics long treasured by connoisseurs.

Advancements in the textile industry made beautiful fabrics like this accessible to a wider range of people than ever before, but that doesn’t mean the French designers thought any differently of their art or audience. They continued to pour care and expertise into each stitch, and in this Polished Pearl cover one can see the absolute perfection of tone and magnificent embroidery for which French artisans have become so celebrated.

• Original artwork: Fabric sample
• Era: 20th century
• Region: France

Product Details

• Size: Midi – 130 × 180 × 22 mm
• Interior: Plain
• Pages: 144 (72 sheets)
• Paper: 120 gsm acid-free cream laid paper
• Cover: Hardback
• Closure: Wrap closure with hidden magnets
• Binding: Smyth sewn – lies flat and stays durable
• Corners: Square
• Pouch: Memento pouch
• Design: Polished Pearl
• Series: Belle Époque
• Satin ribbon marker
• 100% recycled binder boards
• Decorative printed cover paper
• Endpaper with credit and copyright information as well as historical background for the original artwork
• Threaded stitching and glue, as needed
• Acid-free paper
• Memento pouch
• Weight: 332 g
• Product code: PB4428-4 | ISBN: 9781439744284

About Paperblanks

Paperblanks works with museums, libraries, galleries and artists around the world to faithfully reproduce remarkable artwork, historic bindings and treasured manuscripts. Every book is made to last, with binder boards crafted from 100% recycled materials, and the back endpaper tells the fascinating story behind the cover design and credits its creators.