Blue Velvet

Our Blue Velvet journal design is inspired by a 15th-century velvet dalmatic and is decorated in brocaded gilt metal thread with a seven-lobed shield, an artichoke-like botanical shape, and tiny floral patterns, making it a luxury fabric during the Renaissance.

Format: Paperback
Publication date: 01 August 2019
Publisher: PAPERBLANKS STATIONERY

Our Blue Velvet journal design is inspired by a piece of a 15th-century velvet dalmatic. It is adorned with intricate brocaded gilt metal thread, featuring a seven-lobed shield, an artichoke-like botanical shape, and delicate floral patterns. Crafting a velvet design like this would have been a laborious and time-consuming process, making it a coveted luxury fabric during the Renaissance.

The intricate brocade gilt metal thread that adorns our Blue Velvet journal design pays homage to a 15th-century velvet dalmatic. This remarkable piece of fabric, with its seven-lobed shield, artichoke-like botanical shape, and delicate floral patterns, showcases the exquisite craftsmanship of the Renaissance era. The process of creating a velvet design of this caliber would have been painstaking and time-consuming, making it a highly sought-after luxury material during that period. The use of rich colors and intricate patterns in velvet fabrics symbolized wealth and status, making them a favorite among aristocrats and royalty. The Blue Velvet journal design captures the essence of this timeless elegance, offering a glimpse into the rich history and artistry of the Renaissance.

Weight: 146g
Dimension: 97 x 141 x 18 (mm)
ISBN-13: 9781439763865