Almond Blossoms captured Van Gogh’s love for life and renewal during his time in Saint-Rémy
The Chiyogami paper used here comes from my personal vintage collection
A quiet space for journaling
The result is a paper rich in depth
and each intricate pattern is applied as a separate screen-printed layer — all done by hand
B5 Hardcover Notebook finished in Cardinal Red Japanese book cloth and White Cranes on Red Chiyogami Paper Book Making Almond Blossoms captured Van Gogh’sCelebrating love, peace, and new beginnings. In Japan, the color red symbolizes good luck, protection, and prosperity. Woven into ceremonial garments and festive traditions, it represents joy and renewalsentiments that beautifully mirror the warmth of the Western holiday season. Equally meaningful is the crane, Japans revered bird of happiness. A symbol of longevity, harmony, and unwavering hope, the crane is believed to live for a thousand years and