LEATHER VILLAGE Tree of Life Journal - 8"X6" (A5) inches - Black - 200 Antique Deckle Edge Handmade Paper – Book of Shadows - Vintage Leather Bound Journal for Women & Men

Decent size! Thick paper, put together well. Leather material is nice and soft. Good purchase & a great gift!

The media could not be loaded. I am just an average person. A first time Grandma, 4 kids, three girls, one boy, all but the boy is grown and out of the nest. The boy is 16. I saw this beautiful leather-bound book quite by accident. One day it showed up in my Amazon feed and I was immediately intrigued!In looking at the details, I completely missed the fact it was actual real leather. I noticed it looked like leather but let’s be honest with one another here, when something is advertised “real leather!!” I am ALWAYS doubtful it will be REAL LEATHER, and actually look or feel like it. Am I right?This book is ACTUALLY REAL LEATHER. When I took it out of the envelope (which had been opened before I received it for some reason, it didn’t have to clear customs so really why was it opened????) I noticed the weight was fairly substantial. It was in plastic wrapping, which was sealed. I opened the wrapping (while standing in my driveway, next to my husband) and immediately smelled the book. It took me back to days of leather horse saddles and leads, of being in a high quality leather goods store and also the smell of our (my hubs and I’s) expensive, leather Harley Davidson jackets. I knew immediately it was REAL ACTUAL LEATHER. My hubs saw what I was opening and he immediately exclaimed “Wow, that’s really cool babe!” (Please know for this to come from my hubs who is RARELY complimentary on much at all unless it’s a shiny, new HD, or big pick-up truck) 😂As I turned it over in my hands the feel of the leather was truly exquisite. It’s very smooth and velvety but firm. I undid the simple strap which wraps around the book to keep it closed when not in use, and found the pages to be beautifully thick and luxurious. I believe the paper to be thick enough for oil, acrylic paint, definitely for all kinds of drawing and writing mediums to include ink, charcoal and regular colored pencils. The pages of the one I chose are yellowish with dark brown edging, almost as if someone took a lighter and ran it around the outer edges causing a real antique, old feel. That pattern is random for the top, bottom and ends of every single page. The pages themselves are pliable, but very thick imagine asking the grocery store cashier/bagger to put your ice cream in the heavy duty paper bag to help keep it cold longer (just to give you an idea but in no way is the paper constructed in a mass production paper mill like heavy duty paper bags would be).Included within the first few pages is a card from the seller “Leather Village”. It wishes the owner to feel the “peace and love” that went into the making of the journal. The Artisan who made the journal signed the insert.The binding is just as artistic, with a pattern stitched through it.I CANT STOP ADMIRING IT. I get such a feeling of peace and comfort from holding and feeling the pages. Just knowing what my intentions are for the journal (it’s going to be an heirloom for my granddaughter and I plan on writing, sketching and painting throughout the journal) so my granddaughter will know “me”.This journal would truly be an amazing gift for ANY Artist or writer. If you are looking for something to really make a lasting impression on a loved one, or for a unique gift that will inspire and motivate someone THIS IS IT. 👍🏼👍🏼👍🏼

This thing turns heads. I bring it to church and study. I also use some of the pages as a register for family members during the holidays. Everyone loves it. The pages are thick and smooth, so you will be able to use a good quality fountain pen. I use my Zen Zoi pen on it all the time. Highly suggest this product 😎👍🏻

This is a beautiful piece of craftsmanship. It looks ancient. It looks, feels, and smells amazing. Even a fountain pen doesn't feel old fashioned enough for writing in this thing. Almost need a quill. I don't normally keep a journal, or write in cursive, but this has made take both back up. I actually intended to take out the paper and just use the binding, but it's so beautiful I couldn't bring myself to destroy it, and even ordered a second one.

Super vintage and cute I love the pages. Keep out of sun or color will fade

A very well crafted journal... looks like it came from the early 1800's! The binding is tight and strong, the embossed Tree of Life is beautiful, the paper gorgeous... bought it as a gift for my Mom... she instantly loved it. Came with a photo thank you card from the maker showing the worker who made it... a splendid touch! I highly recommend this journal to you.

It is big and seams like it will be great to draw in and I can wait to give it a try. I love the leather and design of the cover as well. The only problem I have is securing the journal. I might be doing it wrong, but I have to tie a sort of knot to with the string. Anyway, I ordered two more.

I love the size I ordered. Fits perfect in my hand. Love the tree on the cover. I ordered the green journal. There were lots of color choices. My friend ordered in grey. Love appearance and feel of the aged paper. The enclore is secure. Higly recommend. It would make agreat gift.It feels like something I have owned for years. It will be a joy to use it.

A beautiful journal. The leather has a nice feel to it and the paper is fantastic. It looks like it could actually be hundreds of years old! Excellent quality. This is a Christmas gift for my daughter; I think she's going to be as pleased as I am with it.

Bought for my wife as a present She is thrilled with this journal Excellent craftsmanship The embossed tree on the cover is beautiful The paper is thick & good quality Arrived in the UK well packaged & before expected delivery date

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Beautiful notebook/scrapbook. My friend loved it!

This is one handsome book.The paper is beautifully made and the leather cover is perfect.