Mansorah Atelier

Hylaea Botanica Traveler's Notebook

€236,00 EUR

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Size A5

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This Traveler's Notebook is made from 1.2 mm thick, vegetable-tanned, full-grain leather and is entirely hand-stitched. Over time, the leather will develop a unique patina.

The Botanica design is composed of individual bookbinding stamps and is hand-embossed into the leather. Each impression carries the slight irregularity of genuine craftsmanship and the character of historical tools.

The spine is kept narrow at 2 cm, and inside there is a single elastic band that securely holds a notebook or insert in place.

About the collection

Hylaea – a name with a story. Originally, this collection was titled Hidden Treasure , inspired by a hidden garden in the heart of Nairobi. But as chapters close, new ones open, and now it bears a name that is even more deeply rooted for me.

Hylaea was the name Alexander von Humboldt used for the tropical rainforest of the Amazon lowlands—a symbol of the magic of primeval forests. At the same time, Hylaea is also the name of a genus of butterfly: Hylaea fasciaria lives in shady, damp spruce forests, where I, too, feel at home. Both combine to form a poetic story of transformation and new beginnings.

I launched this collection several years ago, but now it returns in a refined form. This time, I selected the deep blue-green leather from a traditional Italian tannery. It's vegetable-tanned, of the highest quality, and develops a unique, lustrous patina over time. This means that every Hylaea piece becomes more beautiful with each passing day.

Sizes and dimensions

Traveler's Notebook (height x width open)

Nano 11 x 17 cm | 4.3 x 6.7 in

Passport 13.5 x 21 cm | 5.3 x 8.2 in

Pocket 15 x 22.5 cm | 5.9 x 8.9 in

A6 16.5 x 27 cm | 6.9 x 10.6 in

Staff 18 x 26 cm | 7 x 10.2 in

Weeks 20.5 x 23 cm | 8.1 x 9.1 in

B6 Slim 19.5 x 28 cm | 7.7 x 11 in

Regular 22 x 28 cm | 8.7 x 11 in

B6 19.5 x 32 cm | 7.7 x 12.6 in

Wide 22 x 32 cm | 8.7 x 12.6 in

A5 22 x 36 cm | 8.7 x 14.2 in

About this leather

Full-grain, vegetable-tanned leather is a natural product of the highest quality. Each hide is as unique in structure, pattern, and feel as the animal it came from. Irregularities such as discoloration, veins, scars, puncture wounds, and the like are natural, intentional, and a testament to the leather's history. They are not defects, but rather what makes the product unique and special.

Further information

All images shown are for illustrative purposes only. The actual product may vary due to natural variations in the leather. Color may vary due to different display and monitor settings. Please refer to the dimensions provided when placing your order.