Genuine Sheepskin Leather Journal, Blank Chamois Paper | Rustic Flat Cover | Layered Leather Overlay | Antique Greek Spiral Engraved
Genuine Sheepskin Leather Journal, Blank Chamois Paper | Rustic Flat Cover | Layered Leather Overlay | Antique Greek Spiral Engraved
Rustic Flat Cover & Layered Leather Overlay Journal
Crafted from premium genuine sheepskin leather, each journal begins as a raw material and is transformed entirely by hand. The leather cover is carefully measured, cut, and shaped by skilled artisans, then paired with a refined “Rustic Flat Cover” design that highlights simplicity and natural elegance. Unlike heavily textured styles, this series embraces a smooth, unwrinkled surface, allowing the craftsmanship to speak through its clean and balanced form.
The defining feature of this collection is its layered leather overlay technique. Intricate shapes such as leaves, Celtic patterns, and geometric motifs are individually hand-cut from leather and applied onto the cover. This leather-on-leather construction creates a warm, organic depth while maintaining a minimalist and sophisticated appearance. The result is a journal that feels both natural and intentionally designed, without relying on metal or heavy embellishments.
Inside, professionally stitched binding allows the journal to open fully flat at 180 degrees, offering a seamless writing and sketching experience across every page. It is designed for writers, artists, travelers, and anyone who values simplicity, natural materials, and tactile quality in everyday use.
The leather is vegetable-tanned and colored using natural root dyes, completely free from chrome and formaldehyde. Verified by university laboratory testing, it is safe for skin contact and environmentally responsible. Over time, the leather develops a rich patina, making each journal more unique with age.
The pages are made from uncoated, woodfree chamois paper in a soft yellow tone that reduces eye strain and complements the earthy leather aesthetic. With a weight of 70 g/m² and 91% opacity, the paper provides a smooth and reliable surface for ballpoint pens, gel pens, and pencils.
Each journal is handcrafted, meaning slight variations in tone and texture are natural and expected. These differences are what make every piece truly one of a kind.
Specifications
Material: Vegetable-tanned genuine sheepskin leather
Cover: Rustic flat surface with layered leather overlay
Paper: Uncoated woodfree chamois paper (yellow tone)
Paper Weight: 70 g/m²
Opacity: 91%
Binding: 180° lay-flat, special stitched
Dye: Natural root dye, chrome and formaldehyde free
Available Sizes
4.13" x 4.72" — 96 sheets / 192 pages
4.72" x 5.91" — 120 sheets / 240 pages
4.92" x 6.50" — 120 sheets / 240 pages
5.51" x 7.28" — 144 sheets / 288 pages
6.69" x 8.86" — 192 sheets / 384 pages
Note: Due to the paper structure, fountain pens with heavy ink flow and alcohol-based markers are not recommended to prevent bleed-through.
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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