6 x 8” (A5) with 60 sheets (120pg) Strong, spiral coil binding Available with lined or grid paper FSC® Certified forest friendly 90gsm paper won't feather, bleed or tear easily Includes handy document pocket Produced on demand—less energy & waste
$15USD

Chinoiserie Double Act - Auguste Racinet Notebook

 6 x 8” (A5) with 60 sheets (120pg)

Made new for you in 1-2 days

Produced in USA, UK and EU

Change of heart? 30 day returns

Description

Spiral-bound revelations unfurl, a verdant canvas splashed with Eastern promises. You're clutching more than mere pages - it's a portal to Qing dynasty opulence, where jade-hued backgrounds cradle porcelain dreams and silk-soft petals. Auguste Racinet's vision dances before your eyes, each brushstroke a whisper of millennia-old artistry.

Peony blossoms burst forth, their delicate pink faces framed by emerald leaves. Swirling clouds, plucked from ancient scrolls, drift lazily across the cover. Your fingers trace ornate vases, their curves echoing Tang dynasty elegance, while stylized landscapes unfold like miniature worlds waiting to be explored.

This A5 treasure trove isn't just stationery - it's a passport to the Forbidden City, a wearable museum piece that fits in your bag. Scribble haikus beneath lotus flowers, sketch pagodas in the margins, let your thoughts bloom alongside chrysanthemums. With every flip of a page, you're rewriting history, one ink-stained adventure at a time.

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Information

• Ready when you are, wherever you're headed: At 6 x 8” (15.2 x 20.3cm) this wirebound notebook is the perfect size for every adventure. With 60 sheets (120 pages) of 90gsm paper that won't feather, bleed through or tear easily.
• Visions made sturdy: The strong, spiral coil binding means your pages won’t slip around or detach easily in your bag.
• Customize your creative side: Stay organized and efficient with ruled pages, or choose graph pages if drawings and diagrams are more your style.

About the Artist

Auguste Racinet (1825–1893) was a French illustrator known for his masterful depictions of historical fashion and ornament. His major work, "L'Ornement Polychrome," is a vivid collection of 19th-century design, showcasing architectural motifs, textile patterns, and ceramic designs from cultures around the world. Racinet's meticulous color lithographs offer a glimpse into lost worlds, featuring everything from Islamic arabesques to Greek geometrics. His work transcends mere decoration, serving as an invaluable resource for designers, historians, and art enthusiasts. Racinet's legacy lies in preserving and celebrating ornamental art, inspiring creativity across generations.

Delivery & Refunds

Cost

Orders over $50 USD ship free.

Orders under $50 USD cost between $5-10 USD to ship depending on which part of the world you're ordering from.

Delivery Times

Production:

The average time it takes to produce the treasures you find here is 2-4 days.

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Average shipping times:

USA: 2-5 days • Canada: 3-8 days • UK: 2-5 days • Europe: 3-6 days • Australia: 2-5 days • New Zealand: 3-8 days • Rest of the world: 2-4 weeks

Please check the orders and shipping page for more specifics.

Returns and Refunds

1. You're welcome to open a return / exchange request within 30 days of your order's delivery.

2. All items for return must be delivered back in their original condition, with their original packaging included.

3. No guarantees your return will be approved if you send items back before the approval of your return request

4. No returns, refunds or exchanges on discounted or sale items.

5. Return shipping costs are only covered in the rare cases that items arrive faulty, incorrect or damaged.

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Your new notebook will be produced with care after you place an order. It's called print on demand: minimizing landfill, water & energy use by only producing things people actually want.

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Ethically Made in UK, EU & USA
Rating of 1 means .
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Brand New, Just For You

Your new notebook will be produced with care after you place an order. It's called print on demand: minimizing landfill, water & energy use by only producing things people actually want.

Rating of 1 means .
Rating of 4 means .
The rating of this product for "" is 2.

FSC® Certified Paper

Trees are harvested with no net loss of forest over time. Workers are provided proper training, safety protocols, and fair wages. Local communities’ rights and resources are respected.

Rating of 1 means .
Rating of 4 means .
The rating of this product for "" is 3.

Partnered with Prodigi

I've worked with a lot of partners over the years. Prodigi's quality and care is remarkable, but their commitment to art, the environment and ethical supply chains that captured my heart.

Learn more

Rating of 1 means .
Rating of 4 means .
The rating of this product for "" is 4.

3 x Your Good Karma

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