bright journals

Fatchurohman of Java designs a journal with handcrafted recycled paper and a cotton cover made via a technique called kolaste, in which batik fabric is cut into strips and then woven together. The cadet blue and linen white cover sports a traditional Indonesian parang motif of rows of stylized curved swords, called "tongues of fire" by the Javanese. The journal is held closed with a black elastic cord with a medallion stamped with the letter "F," embellished to also form an archer shooting toward a star. With unlined pages, the journal can be used for writing or sketching.

Handmade of cotton and faux leather, this planner will bring you to a reef-side paradise. The artisans at Bukuku create the journal, featuring a brown color with traditional batik motifs. Inside, the planner features 50 ruled cotton pages held secure by steel rings that open. The inside of the planner's cover features three slots for storing business cards.

A bright, colorful dancing peacock surrounded by a floral motif adorns the cover of this handmade paper journal. Indian artisan Vidushini presents this beautiful, inspiring notebook whose cover draws from the folk art tradition of Madhubani, a painting tradition that depicts designs and events from Indian epics and mythology, meant to show the perfect harmony between mankind and their environment. We think this journal will inspire you to create your own world on the pages within.

Write your daily thoughts, journal your day-to-day life, or pen your own musings on life in this journal of handmade paper hand painted and signed by Indian designer Vidushini. A vivid representation of blooming lotus flowers adorn the cover in bright shades of tangerine, deep pink and olive. You'll be inspired by the work that went in to crafting this handcrafted, spiral-bound journal that you'll want to create your own world in its pages.