If you love paper with character, the Lamali Liasse Art Journal is the kind of journal you’ll reach for again and again. It’s filled with 180 pages of genuine handmade 100% cotton rag paper (120gsm), hand-cut and naturally varied — which means the texture, deckled feel and subtle irregularities are part of the charm, not a flaw.
The paper has a cold press finish that gives you a satisfying grip for dry media and a beautifully controlled response with wet techniques. It’s a journal that supports your flow: quick sketches, layered notes, ink studies, light-to-medium watercolor sessions, and mixed media when you keep moisture in check.
The Liasse series is made in Jaipur, India, crafted by fourth-generation Kagzi paper artisans using traditional papermaking methods passed down through families. The binding is designed to open and lie flat, so your spreads can breathe — perfect when your artwork wants to “live” across both pages without fighting the spine.
Finished with a soft white cover that protects the pages while staying flexible, it’s ideal for studio work, travel creating, and those days when you just want to sit down and make something without overthinking it.
👉 Features
- Handmade art journal
- 180 hand-cut pages
- 120gsm paper
- 100% cotton rag
- Surface finish: cold press
- Soft white cover
- Opens flat for easy double-page spreads
- Size: 24 × 33 cm
- Made in Jaipur, India
👍 Great for
- sketching & drawing
- light to medium watercolor
- ink, pen & writing
- graphite & charcoal
- art journaling & visual storytelling
- controlled mixed media techniques
🌱 Care tip
If you work wet, use thin layers and give each layer time to dry. For heavier watercolor or very wet techniques, test a corner first (handmade cotton paper is honest — it tells you immediately what it likes).
✨ Inspiration tip
Create a “texture diary”: one spread per week with a quick color wash, a line drawing, a few handwritten notes, and a small collage piece. You’ll end up with a journal that’s both practice and memory.