Sleeping Cat - Kōno Bairei Edo Period Notebook
Description
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.
Information
Size & Specs: 6 x 8" (A5) | 60 sheets (120 pages) | Available in lined or graph paper
Bound for Durability: Strong spiral coil keeps your pages secure, no matter where your journey takes you.
Forest-Friendly Paper: FSC® Certified—meaning no net loss of forest, fair wages for workers, and sustainable harvesting.
Vibrant & Toxin-Free: Printed with water-based inks that are as bright as your ideas—non-hazardous, toxin-free, and pro-lab processed for stunning clarity.
About the Artist
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
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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
No dusty stock in a box. This notebook's printed on demand to eliminate waste and excess. It’s ethically crafted in the USA, UK and EU—supporting local makers.
FSC® Certified Paper
Trees harvested with no net loss of forest over time. Workers provided proper training, safety and fair wages. Local communities’ rights and resources respected.
Water-based Inks
Printed with luscious 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
Prodigi's quality and care are superb, but their commitment to art, the environment & ethical supply chains captured my heart. Learn more
Brand New, Just For You
No dusty stock in a box. This notebook's printed on demand to eliminate waste and excess. It’s ethically crafted in the USA, UK and EU—supporting local makers.
FSC® Certified Paper
Trees harvested with no net loss of forest over time. Workers provided proper training, safety and fair wages. Local communities’ rights and resources respected.
Water-based Inks
Printed with luscious 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
Prodigi's quality and care are superb, but their commitment to art, the environment & ethical supply chains captured my heart. Learn more
