Alunsina Handbound Books
The first time I held an Alunsina Handbound book in my hand was at the 10A Alabama Arts and Craft Fair before Christmas 2011. I liked it, but skipped buying. I wanted to get one only if I were sure to use it.
This month, I held my own handmade book.
I loved it from the moment I laid eyes on it. It came packaged in brown paper, tied up with string. The leather is so soft and didn’t make the book heavy at all. The paper is so soft and smooth and felt like it was really really meant for writing. All I can think of to describe the paper was buttery soft. 🙂
As if being handmade wasn’t personal enough, I love that the artisans who made my book attached a hand written note to the package. It truly felt like it was a gift, rather than a purchase. And in some way, I do consider it a gift.
I’ve written my first page. My handwriting, sadly, didn’t magically become better looking. Haha. But I wrote my intention of making this book a chronicle of my life in my 31 years. I will be turning 32 next month and before I do, I’d love to fill this book with photos of what made my 31st year an awesome one. Hideous as it may look, I will snap a photo of my stitches and add them in. It’s a huge part of why I want this book made right now. I’ve never been good at keeping up with memory keeping projects, so wish me luck on this one 🙂
Check them out on Facebook if you want your own Alunsina Handbound Book. If you’re the type who uses Moleskin notebooks, consider this a better alternative. It’s beautiful, local and handmade.
Daddy Allan
June 22, 2013 @ 7:52 pm
Nice item there. Is it like a diary?
BTW, advance happy birthday to you.
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Linnor
June 23, 2013 @ 5:59 am
beautiful! you just made me want one. 🙂
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KRIZZA
June 23, 2013 @ 2:02 pm
Is it a daily journal Sis? Looks appealing! 🙂
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verabear
June 23, 2013 @ 4:42 pm
Yes it’s a journal. 🙂
verabear
June 23, 2013 @ 4:42 pm
Order na sis! Very highly recommended. I think mine is 660 ata with the engraving included and shipping pa. Super affordable.
verabear
June 23, 2013 @ 4:43 pm
Yes, it’s like a journal or a diary, really depends on how one wants to use it 🙂
aby
June 24, 2013 @ 10:23 am
it’s like a journal XD lovely!
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Rose
June 24, 2013 @ 5:15 pm
This journal looks nice. I also love the idea that you are buying locally made items. Cheers!
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JB & Renee
June 30, 2013 @ 5:15 pm
Their handmade books are really gorgeous. I just found out about them recently and I’m very happy that I did. I’ll definitely be ordering one for myself in the not too distant future. 🙂
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Leslie
July 2, 2013 @ 3:21 pm
It’s so personalized!
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eLLa (r)
July 3, 2013 @ 10:04 am
I can feel the softness of the leather cover. But I think I can’t write in books like that, mainly because I don’t want to mess it with my hand writting.hehe
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Maan
July 5, 2013 @ 10:11 am
Oh my gosh. Beautiful! Magkano? 660? Mag-iipon na ako! 😀
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verabear
July 7, 2013 @ 8:44 am
Go! I really highly recommend it 🙂
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