Sleeping Cat - Kōno Bairei Edo Period Notebook

Scribe your thoughts, plans, dreams and schemes on this A5 spiral-bound notebook adorned with Kōno Bairei's "Sleeping Cat". Each page turn will revel in the feline's monochromatic majesty, a purr-fect study in sumi-e mastery.

Bairei's brushwork dances across the cover, conjuring a drowsing kitty with economical strokes. You'll marvel at the interplay of stark blacks and pristine whites, embodying wabi-sabi's imperfect beauty. The cat's form, a fluid calligraphy of ink, curves languidly across creamy paper. Its fur, rendered in varied pressures, seems to ripple with the wind. That vibrant orange-red ear collar drawing you into Edo-era tranquility with every rise and fall of this cat's imagined breath.

This notebook isn't just for jotting – it's a portal to meditative bliss. You'll pause, reflect on life's quiet moments with each use. Bridging ukiyo-e tradition and modern functionality, this spiral-bound treasure will infuse your writing with Zen-like focus, inspiring poetic musings with every glance at its artful cover.

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• Produced in / shipped from: USA, UK & EU
• 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. And the 60 sheets (120 pages) of 90gsm paper won't feather, bleed through or tear easily — ensuring your visions stay crystal clear.
• A friend who always listens and never judges: A wide open plain for your thoughts and dreams, plans and schemes. Jot down ideas for the next great American novel. Plan your dream wedding with ease. Or make getting through your to-do list feel like an adventure.
• Visions made sturdy: Let your creative juices flow uninhibited, knowing your notes will stay together. The strong, spiral coil binding means your pages won’t slip around easily or detach in your bag.
• Customize your creative side: Choose between 2 paper styles to customize your creativity. Stay organized and efficient with ruled pages, or choose graph pages if drawings and diagrams are more your style.

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

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Returns and Refunds

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