Underworld Chinoiserie - Auguste Racinet Notebook
Description
Dive into the underworld of Chinoiserie, where Auguste Racinet's phantasmagoric vision springs to life on this A5 spiral-bound notebook. Black as night, the cover teems with ethereal beasts and botanical wonders, a symphony of East-meets-West artistry. You'll glimpse elephants draped in imperial finery, mythical creatures twisting through lotus blooms, and ornate vessels brimming with untold tales.
Racinet's meticulous hand breathes life into every stroke, inviting you to explore a realm where dragons dance with butterflies and pagodas pierce the sky. This isn't just stationery; it's a portal to a bygone era of cultural fusion, where European fantasies of the Orient collide with authentic Chinese motifs in a fever dream of artistic expression.
Let your thoughts unfurl across eco-friendly pages, each turn a journey deeper into this lush, symbolic landscape. Whether you're sketching, journaling, or plotting your next masterpiece, this notebook isn't just a canvas – it's a muse, whispering secrets of the Chinoiserie movement with every glance at its captivating 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.
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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
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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.
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.
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.
Partnered with Prodigi
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