Showcasing silk dyed with beni (the pigment extracted from safflower petals) and lacquered in gold, this kimono design dates to the Edo period (1615-1868). It was originally used as a costume for the theatrical style known as Noh.

Karaori refers specifically to the exquisitely embroidered woman's kimono that traditional Noh theatre was known for. Both the material itself and the pattern depicted would have helped tell the story of the characters. In this case, the stiff brocade creates a thick, glossed fabric that would not drape easily - this created an angular effect evoking the spirit of a noblewoman. The pattern of flowering grasses emphasized the character's femininity.

By the Meiji period (1868-1912) Noh had reached such heights that it was widely introduced overseas, and today there are still more than 70 Noh theatres throughout Japan. 

Product details:

• 100% recycled binder boards
• Decorative printed cover paper
• FSC-certified text paper
• Threaded stitching and glue, as needed
• Acid-free sustainable forest paper
• Memento pouch

Bustling streets. Shrouded mountains. Crashing waves. The touch of supple leather, the sound of pen scratching on paper, the rustling of the pages in your journal; meet your companion for all the places you find your feet and mind taking you. 

Meet the Explorer 
The Explorer is a canvas waiting for you to ink your thoughts and ideas. Watch the leather sleeve evolve as you do, and become uniquely yours with an exquisite natural patina. Every Explorer is accompanied by an open-type leather Pen Loop. The Full Grain Explorer now comes with three earthy, additional colours - perfect to add a tinge of vibrancy to your everyday. 

The leather sleeve
A very special and unique caramel color that has been handcrafted to ensure it gathers a quick patina and evolves with every touch or stow-away. The journal becomes uniquely yours right from the first touch.

The notebook system
The Explorer has been designed to work with the Storyboard Large Notebooks. The Explorer will arrive with a single Storyboard Large Notebook with 80gsm Regalia Paper with a Dotted Layout. The Notebook and the Pen Loop are packaged in a box that is designed to serve as an archival storage box for the Storyboard Notebooks once they’re used. The Explorer comes with 2 extra pre-loaded bands which can help the user store upto two more Storyboard Large Notebooks.

Specifications

• Handcrafted Leather Sleeve - 8.1” x 5.7”
• Soft-Cover
• Open-Type Leather Pen Loop with Elastic
• Extra Holding Bands for Two Notebooks
• One Storyboard Large Notebook - 7.5” x 5.1”
• Dotted Layout
• 64 Pages of 80gsm Regalia Paper

Bustling streets. Shrouded mountains. Crashing waves. The touch of supple leather, the sound of pen scratching on paper, the rustling of the pages in your journal; meet your companion for all the places you find your feet and mind taking you. 

Meet the Explorer 
The Explorer is a canvas waiting for you to ink your thoughts and ideas. Watch the leather sleeve evolve as you do, and become uniquely yours with an exquisite natural patina. Every Explorer is accompanied by an open-type leather Pen Loop. The Full Grain Explorer now comes with three earthy, additional colours - perfect to add a tinge of vibrancy to your everyday. 

The leather sleeve
A very special and unique caramel color that has been handcrafted to ensure it gathers a quick patina and evolves with every touch or stow-away. The journal becomes uniquely yours right from the first touch.

The notebook system
The Explorer has been designed to work with the Storyboard Large Notebooks. The Explorer will arrive with a single Storyboard Large Notebook with 80gsm Regalia Paper with a Dotted Layout. The Notebook and the Pen Loop are packaged in a box that is designed to serve as an archival storage box for the Storyboard Notebooks once they’re used. The Explorer comes with 2 extra pre-loaded bands which can help the user store upto two more Storyboard Large Notebooks.

Specifications

• Handcrafted Leather Sleeve - 8.1” x 5.7”
• Soft-Cover
• Open-Type Leather Pen Loop with Elastic
• Extra Holding Bands for Two Notebooks
• One Storyboard Large Notebook - 7.5” x 5.1”
• Dotted Layout
• 64 Pages of 80gsm Regalia Paper

Bustling streets. Shrouded mountains. Crashing waves. The touch of supple leather, the sound of pen scratching on paper, the rustling of the pages in your journal; meet your companion for all the places you find your feet and mind taking you. 

Meet the Explorer 
The Explorer is a canvas waiting for you to ink your thoughts and ideas. Watch the leather sleeve evolve as you do, and become uniquely yours with an exquisite natural patina. Every Explorer is accompanied by an open-type leather Pen Loop. The Full Grain Explorer now comes with three earthy, additional colours - perfect to add a tinge of vibrancy to your everyday. 

The leather sleeve
A very special and unique caramel color that has been handcrafted to ensure it gathers a quick patina and evolves with every touch or stow-away. The journal becomes uniquely yours right from the first touch.

The notebook system
The Explorer has been designed to work with the Storyboard Large Notebooks. The Explorer will arrive with a single Storyboard Large Notebook with 80gsm Regalia Paper with a Dotted Layout. The Notebook and the Pen Loop are packaged in a box that is designed to serve as an archival storage box for the Storyboard Notebooks once they’re used. The Explorer comes with 2 extra pre-loaded bands which can help the user store upto two more Storyboard Large Notebooks.

Specifications

• Handcrafted Leather Sleeve - 8.1” x 5.7”
• Soft-Cover
• Open-Type Leather Pen Loop with Elastic
• Extra Holding Bands for Two Notebooks
• One Storyboard Large Notebook - 7.5” x 5.1”
• Dotted Layout
• 64 Pages of 80gsm Regalia Paper

The Endless Recorder is a hardcover faux leather bound notebook. The Endless Recorder has the unique Regalia 80 gram acid-free white paper that ensures zero tolerance on bleeding, ghosting and feathering, a must have for all fountain pen enthusiasts.

The Endless Bullet Notebook comes with a handmade Travel Pouch.

Specifications:
- Color: red
- Regalia Paper 80 gsm
- Dotted
- Size: 14,8 x 21cm (A5)
- 192 pages with page numbers of which 16 are perforated
- Index page
- 2 reading ribbons and pocket in the back
- Vertical elastic closure
- In a handy linen travel bag

The Endless Recorder is a hardcover faux leather bound notebook. The Endless Recorder has the unique Regalia 80 gram acid-free white paper that ensures zero tolerance on bleeding, ghosting and feathering, a must have for all fountain pen enthusiasts.

The Endless Bullet Notebook comes with a handmade Travel Pouch.

Specifications:
- Color: blue
- Regalia Paper 80 gsm
- Dotted
- Size: 14,8 x 21cm (A5)
- 192 pages with page numbers of which 16 are perforated
- Index page
- 2 reading ribbons and pocket in the back
- Vertical elastic closure
- In a handy linen travel bag

The Endless Recorder is a hardcover faux leather bound notebook. The Endless Recorder has the unique Regalia 80 gram acid-free white paper that ensures zero tolerance on bleeding, ghosting and feathering, a must have for all fountain pen enthusiasts.

The Endless Bullet Notebook comes with a handmade Travel Pouch.

Specifications:
- Color: blue
- Regalia Paper 80 gsm
- Ruled
- Size: 14,8 x 21cm (A5)
- 192 pages with page numbers of which 16 are perforated
- Index page
- 2 reading ribbons and pocket in the back
- Vertical elastic closure
- In a handy linen travel bag

The Endless Recorder is a hardcover faux leather bound notebook. The Endless Recorder has the unique Regalia 80 gram acid-free white paper that ensures zero tolerance on bleeding, ghosting and feathering, a must have for all fountain pen enthusiasts.

The Endless Bullet Notebook comes with a handmade Travel Pouch.

Specifications:
- Color: green
- Regalia Paper 80 gsm
- Dotted
- Size: 14,8 x 21cm (A5)
- 192 pages with page numbers of which 16 are perforated
- Index page
- 2 reading ribbons and pocket in the back
- Vertical elastic closure
- In a handy linen travel bag

The Endless Recorder is a hardcover faux leather bound notebook. The Endless Recorder has the unique Regalia 80 gram acid-free white paper that ensures zero tolerance on bleeding, ghosting and feathering, a must have for all fountain pen enthusiasts.

The Endless Bullet Notebook comes with a handmade Travel Pouch.

Specifications:
- Color: green
- Regalia Paper 80 gsm
- Ruled
- Size: 14,8 x 21cm (A5)
- 192 pages with page numbers of which 16 are perforated
- Index page
- 2 reading ribbons and pocket in the back
- Vertical elastic closure
- In a handy linen travel bag

The Endless Recorder is a hardcover faux leather bound notebook. The Endless Recorder has the unique Regalia 80 gram acid-free white paper that ensures zero tolerance on bleeding, ghosting and feathering, a must have for all fountain pen enthusiasts.

The Endless Bullet Notebook comes with a handmade Travel Pouch.

Specifications:
- Color: black
- Regalia Paper 80 gsm
- Dotted
- Size: 14,8 x 21cm (A5)
- 192 pages with page numbers of which 16 are perforated
- Index page
- 2 reading ribbons and pocket in the back
- Vertical elastic closure
- In a handy linen travel bag

The Endless Recorder is a hardcover faux leather bound notebook. The Endless Recorder has the unique Regalia 80 gram acid-free white paper that ensures zero tolerance on bleeding, ghosting and feathering, a must have for all fountain pen enthusiasts.

The Endless Bullet Notebook comes with a handmade Travel Pouch.

Specifications:
- Color: black
- Regalia Paper 80 gsm
- Ruled
- Size: 14,8 x 21cm (A5)
- 192 pages with page numbers of which 16 are perforated
- Index page
- 2 reading ribbons and pocket in the back
- Vertical elastic closure
- In a handy linen travel bag

The Endless Recorder is a hardcover faux leather bound notebook. The Endless Recorder has the unique Regalia 80 gram acid-free white paper that ensures zero tolerance on bleeding, ghosting and feathering, a must have for all fountain pen enthusiasts.

The Endless Bullet Notebook comes with a handmade Travel Pouch.

Specifications:
- Color: white
- Regalia Paper 80 gsm
- Dotted
- Size: 14,8 x 21cm (A5)
- 192 pages with page numbers of which 16 are perforated
- Index page
- 2 reading ribbons and pocket in the back
- Vertical elastic closure
- In a handy linen travel bag