Lady in a Kimono - Kōno Bairei Meiji Geisha Notebook
Description
Unfurl your thoughts upon pages adorned with Kōno Bairei's "Lady in a Kimono" notebook, a treasury of Meiji-era allure. This 1913 Barei Gakan gem graces your scribblings with ukiyo-e mastery. Bairei's Maruyama-Shijo finesse pirouettes across the cover - a geisha's form implied through swirling ebony locks and opulent fabric. Kyoto-born brilliance shimmers in every brushstroke, from saffron blossoms pirouetting on cream silk to crimson hems embracing jade-hued lattice borders.
The virtuoso's command of emptiness and ink gradation births depth from flatness, inviting your pen to dance alongside. This isn't mere stationery; it's a portal to Meiji-period refinement. Negative space whispers tales of bygone elegance, while dynamic folds beckon your creativity.
Elevate your journaling with this slice of woodblock wizardry, bridging centuries-old artistry and contemporary note-taking. Let each page-turn ignite inspiration, your ideas mingling with Bairei's meticulous craft. Carry a conversation starter, a muse, and a testament to your cultured taste - all bound in spiral-edged splendor.
Information
Ready when you are: At 6 x 8” (15.2 x 20.3cm) this wirebound notebook is made for adventure. With 60 sheets (120 pages) of 90gsm paper that won't feather, bleed through or tear easily.
Visions made sturdy: Strong, spiral coil binding so 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.
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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.
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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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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.
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.
Water-based Inks
Your new notebook case will be printed with bright and vibrant water-based inks. Non-hazardous and toxin-free, they're used in a pro-lab process that delivers spectacular colors and outstanding clarity.
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.
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.
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.
Water-based Inks
Your new notebook case will be printed with bright and vibrant water-based inks. Non-hazardous and toxin-free, they're used in a pro-lab process that delivers spectacular colors and outstanding clarity.
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.
