Asian Decorative Books

Artisan Vidushini crafts a cheerful and charming journal from handmade paper, adorned with traditional Madhubani art depicting colorful fish. Madhubani painting was traditionally done by women on freshly plastered mud walls and floors of huts, but are now also done on cloth, handmade paper and canvas. Madhubani paintings mostly depict the beauty of nature and scenes from the ancient epics. Natural objects like the sun, the moon, animals and plants are also widely painted, along with scenes from the royal court. Traditionally, this style of painting was one of the skills passed down from generation to generation in families of the Mithila Region. The spiral-bound journal features 40 unlined pages.

• Dimension - 9" H x 6.25" W x 0.4" D
• Weight - 0.68
• Color - Multicolor
• Pages are unlined
• Hand-crafted item -- color, size and/or motif may vary slightly
• India

Indian artisan Vidushini presents this eye-catching Madhubani journal comprised on handmade paper and a polyester cover. The artist depicts a fish who is dreaming about living a life on dry land. The 36-page journal is bound with a metal spiral.

• Dimension - 9" H x 6.25" W x 0.6" D
• Weight - 0.82
• Color - Multicolor
• Signed by the artist
• Hand-crafted item -- color, size and/or motif may vary slightly
• Pages are unlined
• India

Take your design to a new level with the Modern Denim & Silver ColorPak from Booth & Williams. One linear foot of authentic modern hardback books in varying shades of light to deep blue with unifying silver spine accents. All books are published 1980-present and include a variety of literary works, period novels and topical texts with light overall wear. Contains 10-12 books with an average height of 8.5-9.5" and hand-wrapped in jute twine. Order as many ColorPaks as you need to complete your project. Titles will differ from those pictured. If ordering multiple quantities titles may be duplicated.

Hand-carved of albesia wood, a pis bolong coin centers the woven pandan leaf cover of this handsome photo album. Komang Sulaksana designs the album for 4x6 photos, fitting four on each rice straw paper page with slits. Doorslag paper between the pages protects the photos. Bound with cotton and adorned with a cinnamon stick and agel details, the album holds 80 photos. Brought to Bali from China, the pis bolong is now used for Hindu ceremonies.

• Dimension - 14.25" H x 12.25" W x 0.8" D
• Weight - 2.2
• Color - Brown
• Hand-crafted item -- color, size and/or motif may vary slightly
• Bali And Java

Images of Buddha both large and small grace the cover of this handmade journal from India's Asha Prabha. The handmade paper journal features 48 unlined pages, perfect for recording your ideas, dream, or sketches. The artisan binds the journal with khaki-colored cotton and adds a cotton cord to secure it.

• Dimension - 8" H x 6" W x 0.6" D
• Weight - 0.57
• Color - Beige
• Pages are unlined
• Hand-crafted item -- color, size and/or motif may vary slightly
• India

Eyes closed in prayer, Lord Buddha graces the cover of this handmade journal from Asha Prabha. The journal features 48 unlined pages of handcrafted paper, bound with khaki-colored cotton. Keep it handy for recording your dreams, thoughts, or even just your grocery list.

• Dimension - 8" H x 6" W x 0.6" D
• Weight - 0.57
• Color - Multicolor
• Pages are unlined
• Hand-crafted item -- color, size and/or motif may vary slightly
• India

A charming and idyllic indoor and outdoor landscape appears as one discovers swings, picket fences, pets, family, gardens, and familiar house tools in this quintessential, sculptural representation of the much loved "home, sweet home!"

Blossoming geometric motifs in tones of black and wheat pattern the cotton cover of this Indian journal. Harpreet Kaur designs the striking journal, using dhurrie fabric. The journal opens to 50 pages of handmade cotton paper. A polyester ribbon with a bead of kadam wood marks your place.

• Dimension - 7" H x 5" W x 0.8" D
• Weight - 0.61
• Color - Beige
• Hand-crafted item -- color, size and/or motif may vary slightly
• India

Let your cherished memories flourish with this Indian journal, handcrafted of jute fibers. Arti Sharma works with local artisans, presenting this charming journal. Block printed floral motifs decorate its buff-colored body, with russet-colored leather accents. The journal opens to 60 pages of handmade cotton paper.

• Dimension - 7" H x 4.9" W x 0.6" D
• Weight - 0.41
• Color - Beige
• Hand-crafted item -- color, size and/or motif may vary slightly
• India

Now you can lay out 4 rooms in your home at a time before ever moving a stitch of furniture in your home - and all without a computer! You're provided with over 200 peel-off Furniture Templates in every size for every room in any typical home. This hands-on tool allows you to simply peel off your Templates and place them on your Elaine Ryan® Grid Board for easy furniture placement. Your Furniture Grid Board opens and closes back again just like a game board for easy transport and storage.

HOW TO USE YOUR ELAINE RYAN® FURNITURE GRID BOARD, FURNITURE TEMPLATES & PEN SET:
Simply measure the walls of your room, and then using your Elaine Ryan® Dry Erasable Marker draw those wall on your Furniture Grid Board. It's so easy because each grid equals a foot! (You can draw wall elevations on your Grid Board, too!) Begin playing around with your Furniture Templates to create an infinite amount of furniture configurations. Each Furniture Template can returned their proper spot on the sheet and are forever reusable.

THIS PACKAGE INCLUDES:

• 13 pages of over 200 reusable, peel-off Furniture Templates
• 1 folding Furniture Grid Board
• 1 Dry Erasable Pen

Write your daily thoughts, journal your day-to-day life, or pen your own musings on life in this journal of handmade paper hand painted and signed by Indian designer Vidushini. A vivid representation of blooming lotus flowers adorn the cover in bright shades of tangerine, deep pink and olive. You'll be inspired by the work that went in to crafting this handcrafted, spiral-bound journal that you'll want to create your own world in its pages.

• Dimension - 9" H x 6.25" W x 0.6" D
• Weight - 0.91
• Color - Orange
• Signed by the artist
• Hand-crafted item -- color, size and/or motif may vary slightly
• Pages are unlined
• India

A bright, colorful dancing peacock surrounded by a floral motif adorns the cover of this handmade paper journal. Indian artisan Vidushini presents this beautiful, inspiring notebook whose cover draws from the folk art tradition of Madhubani, a painting tradition that depicts designs and events from Indian epics and mythology, meant to show the perfect harmony between mankind and their environment. We think this journal will inspire you to create your own world on the pages within.

• Dimension - 9" H x 6.25" W x 0.6" D
• Weight - 0.8
• Color - Multicolor
• Signed by the artist
• Hand-crafted item -- color, size and/or motif may vary slightly
• Pages are unlined
• India

Buddha, rendered in blue hues and gracing a lotus blossom throne, graces the cover of this handmade paper journal from Asha Prabha. The journal features 48 unlined pages and is bound and tied with khaki-colored cotton fabric. Use it to record your dreams, or for sketching in idle moments.

• Dimension - 8" H x 6" W x 0.8" D
• Weight - 0.59
• Color - Blue
• Pages are unlined
• Hand-crafted item -- color, size and/or motif may vary slightly
• India

Printed with multicolored floral motifs, this striking journal is lined with cotton fabric. Indian artisan Harpreet Kaur designs the journal, which opens to 50 pages of handcrafted cotton paper. A polyester ribbon with a mango wood bead is used to mark your place.

• Dimension - 7" H x 5" W x 0.8" D
• Weight - 0.6
• Color - Multicolor
• Hand-crafted item -- color, size and/or motif may vary slightly
• India

Printed with dancing step motifs in grey and beige, this impressive journal is lined with cotton fabric. Indian artisan Harpreet Kaur designs the journal, which opens to 50 pages of handcrafted cotton paper. A polyester string with a cotton tassel is used to mark your place.

• Dimension - 7" H x 5" W x 0.8" D
• Weight - 0.61
• Color - Beige
• Hand-crafted item -- color, size and/or motif may vary slightly
• India

With a bold sophistication, this Indian journal is bound with taupe-colored cotton canvas decorated with black tree motifs and accented with leather at the spine and corners. Working with a passion for achieving equity, Arti Sharma presents the journal, featuring 48 pages of handcrafted cotton paper.

• Dimension - 7" H x 5" W x 0.6" D
• Weight - 0.41
• Color - Beige
• Hand-crafted item -- color, size and/or motif may vary slightly
• India

Handcrafted of finely tooled leather, this journal makes the perfect accessory, featuring a fiery body of burnt orange with a brown spine. Working to provide Indian artisans with better pay, Arti Sharma presents the journal. It opens to 50 pages of paper that are crafted by hand.

• Dimension - 7" H x 5" W x 0.6" D
• Weight - 0.44
• Color - Brown
• Hand-crafted item -- color, size and/or motif may vary slightly
• India

Crafted of black polyester with magical diamond motifs embroidered in rayon, this journal is designed by Indian artisan Harpreet Kaur. The journal opens to 50 pages of handmade cotton paper, complete with a polyester string with a mango wood bead for marking your place.

• Dimension - 7" H x 5" W x 0.8" D
• Weight - 0.61
• Color - Black
• Hand-crafted item -- color, size and/or motif may vary slightly
• India

Handcrafted by Indian artisans, this charming journal is made of patterned with an embossed leather cover in blue-violet. It opens to 48 pages handcrafted of cotton. Working to provide local artisans with more equitable pay, Arti Sharma presents the journal.

• Dimension - 7" H x 5" W x 0.6" D
• Weight - 0.39
• Color - Multicolor
• Hand-crafted item -- color, size and/or motif may vary slightly
• India