The twin dragons embossed on the cover of this journal carry old meaning — wisdom kept, protection offered, and the inner strength to balance the two. The journal is bound in leather between two carved covers, filled with substantial paper pages that take ink and pencil equally well.
The cover
The dragon motif is worked into the leather by hand, so each cover carries small differences that mark it as a piece of craftwork rather than a mass-produced book. The leather darkens and softens with use, settling into a patina that belongs only to its owner.
What it holds
The pages suit anyone with something to write down regularly — a daily journal, a record of dreams, a place to gather thoughts, sketches, herbal notes or ritual practice. The substantial paper resists feathering for most pens and pencils, and the binding lies flat once the journal is broken in.
As a gift
An esoteric journal is the kind of object that earns its place over years. Given to a friend who keeps a daily practice or who is just starting one, it is the sort of present that quietly returns to its giver in the form of long conversations and shared pages.
Specifications
- Material: leather, paper
- Size: 17.5 × 12.5 × 3 cm
- Weight: approximately 370 g
- Country of origin: India
Care
Keep the journal away from prolonged damp and direct sunlight. A light wipe with a soft, dry cloth keeps the leather looking its best; an occasional touch of natural leather conditioner extends its life considerably.