Genuine Sheepskin Leather Journal, Blank Chamois Paper | Wrinkled Classic Frame | Antique Resin Motif | Gothic Roaring Dragon Head
Genuine Sheepskin Leather Journal, Blank Chamois Paper | Wrinkled Classic Frame | Antique Resin Motif | Gothic Roaring Dragon Head
Wrinkled Classic Frame Leather Journal – Antique Resin Motif
Each journal begins as a raw piece of premium sheepskin leather, carefully measured, hand-cut, and shaped by skilled artisans. This collection stands out with its refined balance between structure and organic texture. The elegant “Classic Frame” design brings symmetry and definition, while the naturally wrinkled leather surface adds depth and character. At the center, a hand-cast antique resin motif anchors the composition, creating a timeless piece that feels both noble and ancient.
The result is more than a notebook. It is a statement object. Designed for writers, artists, fantasy enthusiasts, and those who appreciate subtle craftsmanship, this journal delivers a tactile experience that combines structure with raw, natural texture. It feels like an artifact framed with intention.
🌱 100% Natural, Skin-Safe & Lab Tested
Crafted from vegetable-tanned genuine sheepskin leather and colored using natural root dyes. Certified free from harmful chemicals such as Chrome and Formaldehyde. Built to age beautifully and develop a rich patina over time.
🖐️ Handcrafted Framed & Wrinkled Texture
The clean lines of the classic frame meet handcrafted natural folds of leather. Combined with a solid antique resin motif, the journal achieves a distinctive balance between elegance and ruggedness.
📏 Available in 2 Practical Sizes
Designed for both portability and depth:
Medium for daily use and mobility
Large for extended writing and sketching sessions
📜 Vintage Chamois Paper
Uncoated woodfree SORA press paper in a soft yellow tone. Easy on the eyes and perfectly aligned with the rustic leather aesthetic.
✍️ Smooth Writing Experience
70 g/m² paper with 91% opacity ensures minimal bleed-through. Ideal for ballpoint pens, gel pens, fine liners, and pencils.
📖 180° Lay-Flat Binding
Special stitched binding allows the journal to open fully flat, ensuring a comfortable and uninterrupted writing experience.
🎨 One of a Kind
Each piece is handmade. Variations in leather tone, texture, and wrinkle patterns are natural and guarantee that no two journals are identical.
Technical Specifications:
• Paper Type: Uncoated woodfree graphic paper (Chamois)
• Paper Weight: 70 g/m²
• Opacity: 91%
• Bulk: 1.14 cm³/g
• Smoothness: 120 ml/min (Bendtsen)
• Binding: 180° Lay-Flat Special-Stitched
• Material: Vegetable-Tanned Genuine Sheepskin Leather & Antique Resin Motif
• Dye: Natural Root Dye (Chrome & Formaldehyde Free)
Available Sizes:
• 5.51" x 7.28" — 144 Sheets / 288 Pages
• 6.69" x 8.86" — 192 Sheets / 384 Pages
Note: Not recommended for wet fountain pens or heavy alcohol-based markers due to paper weight.
Made by hand. No two alike.
Every Vian journal passes through at least twelve pairs of hands before it reaches yours. Genuine full-grain leather, hand-sculpted and finished with antique brass hardware in our Antalya atelier.
Your customers don't
buy a journal.
They buy a feeling.
In a world of mass-produced notebooks, a Vian journal stops people in their tracks. The weight in the hand. The resistance of full-grain leather. The face staring back from the cover — sculpted by an artisan in Antalya who has been doing this for years. These are objects that demand to be picked up. And once picked up, they almost always sell themselves.
From hide to heirloom.
Every step by hand.
Leather Selection
Every journal begins with a single hide. Our leather specialist selects full-grain sheepskin by touch — feeling for the right density, natural grain, and character. Hides with imperfections are kept: they become the most interesting pieces.
Sculpting & Forming
The leather is dampened, stretched over a form, and worked by hand until it holds its shape. For 3D sculpted pieces, the artisan pushes the leather into relief from behind — a technique unchanged for centuries. No moulds. No machines. Just hands and patience.
Stitching & Binding
Covers are stitched with waxed thread pulled by hand through pre-punched holes. The binding holds 70gsm antique chamois paper — cream-toned, acid-free, with a texture that makes writing feel like an event. Pages are sewn in signatures, not glued.
Hardware & Finishing
Antique brass clasps are fitted by hand. Each one is tested — the click and resistance checked, the patina inspected. The journal is then buffed, conditioned, and wrapped. From selection to shipping, no two journals pass through exactly the same hands in exactly the same way.
"We don't make products.
We make objects people keep for decades."
Objects that sell
themselves on
any shelf.
Retailers who stock Vian consistently report that customers pick up the journals unprompted, examine them closely, and ask questions. Display value is built in. Every piece is a conversation starter.
Every detail,
accounted for.
What retailers
ask us most.
Our standard MOQ is 10 units per collection. For mixed orders across multiple collections, the minimum is 10 units per collection line. We have no site-wide order minimum beyond this — you can order from one collection at 10 units, or from all seven at once.
Yes, genuinely. The hand-sculpting process combined with natural leather variation means every piece differs in texture, tone, and detail. This is not a marketing claim — it is a physical fact of how they are made. No two journals leave our atelier identical.
Fill in our wholesale inquiry form. We review all applications within 48 hours. Once approved, you receive wholesale pricing, a product catalogue, and a dedicated account manager. We work with boutiques, gift shops, concept stores, museum shops, and online retailers worldwide.
Standard wholesale orders ship within 2–3 weeks of payment confirmation. Large orders (100+ units) or custom orders may require 4–6 weeks. We provide a firm lead time before you confirm your order — no surprises.
Yes. Custom embossing — logo, text, or design — is available for orders of 50+ units. Setup fees apply. Lead time for custom orders is 4–6 weeks from artwork approval. For fully bespoke designs, we accept commissions for orders of 100+ units.
Every defective piece is replaced or refunded — no questions asked. We conduct quality control on every journal before it leaves our atelier. If something is not right when it arrives, we fix it. Your stock should be retail-ready from day one.
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