Genuine Sheepskin Leather Journal, Blank Chamois Paper | Wrinkled Embossed Frame | Antique Metal Motif | Perched Owl
Genuine Sheepskin Leather Journal, Blank Chamois Paper | Wrinkled Embossed Frame | Antique Metal Motif | Perched Owl
Wrinkled Embossed Frame & Antique Metal Motif Leather Journal
Every journal begins as a raw piece of premium sheepskin leather, carefully measured, hand-cut, and shaped by skilled artisans. The defining feature of this series is the refined embossed frame that outlines the cover, creating a structured and elegant foundation. Inside this frame, handcrafted natural leather wrinkles blend with a heavy, vintage-textured antique metal motif placed at the center. This contrast between order and organic texture gives the journal the presence of a timeless artifact.
Designed for history lovers, fantasy enthusiasts, writers, and artists, this piece offers more than a writing surface. It delivers a tactile experience where the weight of metal meets the softness of leather. Whether used for journaling, sketching, or preserving ideas, it carries a sense of permanence and character.
🌱 100% Natural, Skin-Safe & Lab Tested
Crafted from vegetable-tanned genuine sheepskin leather using natural root dyes. Free from chrome and formaldehyde, certified by university lab testing. Ages beautifully over time, developing a unique patina.
Handcrafted Embossed Frame & Metal Motif
The embossed frame structure surrounds naturally formed leather folds, centered with a solid antique metal casting. Each piece feels structured yet organic.
5 Size Options
Ex Mini, Mini, Small, Medium, Large. From pocket use to full journaling format.
Vintage Chamois Paper
Uncoated, woodfree yellow-toned paper. Easy on the eyes and aligned with the rustic aesthetic.
Smooth Writing Experience
70 g/m² paper, 91% opacity. Suitable for ballpoint, gel pens, and pencils. Quick ink absorption.
Lay-Flat Binding
180° special-stitched binding allows effortless writing across the entire page.
One of a Kind
Each journal differs slightly in tone, wrinkle depth, and texture due to full handcrafting. No two are identical.
Note
Not recommended for fountain pens or heavy markers due to paper weight.
Technical Specifications
Paper Type: Uncoated woodfree (Chamois)
Weight: 70 g/m²
Opacity: 91%
Bulk: 1.14 cm³/g
Roughness: 120 ml/min (Bendtsen)
Binding: 180° Lay-Flat Special-Stitched
Material: Vegetable-Tanned Genuine Sheepskin Leather & Antique Metal Motif
Dye: Natural Root Dye (Chrome & Formaldehyde Free)
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
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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