Handmade Indian Handicraft | Leather Stationery | Bulk Export Available
Handmade Blue Leather Journal with Lock
Ideal for
Gift Shops · Stationery Retailers · Importers · Distributors · Lifestyle Stores · Bookstores · Corporate Gifting · Hotels
$99
USD · sample journal
SKU AE-LJ-BL020020 · Colour: Royal navy blue leather, yellowish cream paper, antique brass
- Handmade navy-blue leather journal with a plain distressed cover
- Antique-brass C-hook clasp; swing latch, not a keyed padlock
- About 200 unruled handmade deckle-edge pages
- 7 × 5 in about 17.8 × 12.7 × 3.2 cm; about 400 g
Quantity
In stock
Tentative Delivery time: 2–4 weeks
Wholesale / Bulk Orders Available
Minimum order 20 pieces. Export programmes from India. Tentative delivery 2–4 weeks after confirmation.
Altus Exports sells a handmade blue leather journal from India — a 7 × 5 in navy-blue leather diary about 17.8 cm high, 12.7 cm wide, and 3.2 cm thick, with a plain distressed cover, an antique-brass C-hook clasp, and about 200 unruled handmade deckle-edge pages, weighing about 400 g — for $99 USD. Wholesale and bulk export start at an MOQ of 20 pieces for gift shops, stationery retailers, importers, distributors, and corporate gifting.
- What it is
- Handmade navy-blue leather journal with brass C-hook clasp
- Pricing
- $99 USD per journal · wholesale / bulk on request
- MOQ
- 20 pieces for bulk / wholesale orders
- Size
- About 17.8 × 12.7 × 3.2 cm (7.0 × 5.0 × 1.3 in) · about 400 g
- Use
- Writing journal · gift stationery
- Origin
- Handmade in India · sold by Altus Exports, New Delhi
- SKU / HS
- AE-LJ-BL020020 · working HS 4820.10
Product at a glance
1 Journal
Navy cover with clasp
Leather
Handmade paper pages
Handmade
Bound and clasped by hand
Made in India
Rajasthan stationery
17.8 cm
Height (7.0 in)
400 g
About per journal
Product description
This journal is a 7 × 5 in leather-bound diary. A royal navy-blue cover is left plain so the leather grain shows. An antique-brass C-hook on a leather strap hooks closed. Inside are about 200 unruled handmade deckle-edge pages with a yellowish cream tone.
The C-hook is a working swing clasp, not a keyed padlock. Leather shade and deckle edges vary from piece to piece.
Use it as a writing journal, sketchbook, travel diary, or gift object. It is stationery, not a consecrated ritual book.
Handmade production means slight variation in dyeing, stitching, and page edges. That variation is expected.
Sourced in India and offered by Altus Exports as a finished retail journal. Suitable as a housewarming or festival gift, a bookstore stationery SKU, or a small cultural object for hospitality.
What is in the box
- 1 handmade blue leather journal, approx. 17.8 × 12.7 × 3.2 cm, about 200 unruled pages
- Protective inner packing
- Leather shade and deckle edges vary slightly from piece to piece.
- The C-hook is a swing clasp that holds the book closed, not a keyed padlock.
- Plain navy cover — no printed artwork.
- Stationery journal, not a consecrated ritual book.
The craft
The Story Behind Rajasthan Leather Stationery
Udaipur and Jaipur, in Rajasthan, India, are well-known for leather-bound journals and handmade paper. Binders cut, dye, and stitch leather covers; paper workshops in Sanganer and nearby towns still make deckle-edge cotton-rag sheets for diaries and gift books sold worldwide.
This journal sits in that vocabulary: a navy bound cover, a brass C-hook clasp, and a compact 7 × 5 in export scale suited to gift shops, bookstores, and lifestyle retail.
Made in Rajasthan, India
Artisan binding
Authenticity
Authentic Indian Craftsmanship
Bound by hand in India, then packed as a finished gift journal.
Handmade in India
Udaipur and Jaipur stationery tradition
Genuine leather cover
Handmade deckle-edge paper
Minor variations expected
Each journal has its own character
Perfect For
How export buyers sell and use this handmade sample journal.
Gift Shops
Stationery Retailers
Bookstores
Lifestyle Stores
Museum Shops
Hotels & Resorts
Corporate Gifts
Importers
For resellers & importers
Buy in Bulk
A gift-ready Indian leather stationery SKU with a navy-blue cover and a working C-hook clasp — a compact journal for retailers who want handmade paper without a container-sized first order.
20pieces
minimum order
Strong reseller margins
Navy leather, deckle-edge paper, and a brass clasp at a US-safe $99 sample — room for healthy mark-up in gift, stationery, and boutique retail.
Low entry MOQ
Start at 20 pieces. Easy to trial, then reorder. Gift-ready inner packs and an export carton from India.
One SKU, clear story
Each piece is a finished bound journal — plain cover, clasp, 200 pages — so buyers get a complete look without managing extras.
Built to sell through
A 7 × 5 in navy journal that retail staff can explain in one line, distinct from the teal tree-of-life and the green key wrap.
What Buyers Say
How commercial buyers describe the handmade sample journal.
“The navy cover and C-hook read immediately as a gift object, not a supermarket notebook. Seven by five inches is easy to merchandise on a stationery wall.”
— Importer, USA
“Customers pick it up for the colour, then stay for the deckle edges. It sits well next to the teal tree-of-life journal without duplicating it.”
— Stationery Retailer, UK
“Clear Rajasthan craft story without overclaiming. We placed it as the plain-navy counterpart to the motif diary.”
— Museum Shop Buyer, France
“Right scale for a gift table. The clasp is a nice touch, and the packing arrived intact.”
— Hotels & Resorts Buyer, UAE
“Useful as a single accent — navy leather, a working C-hook, rough page edges. Slight grain variation is exactly what you want in handmade stationery.”
— Lifestyle Buyer, Australia
Specifications
| Product | Leather-bound journal / diary |
|---|---|
| Art form | Handmade leather stationery · deckle-edge paper |
| Material | Genuine leather cover; handmade unruled paper pages |
| Finish | Royal navy-blue distressed leather; antique-brass C-hook |
| Colour | Navy blue leather · yellowish cream paper · antique brass |
| Pieces | 1 journal |
| Pages | About 200, unruled |
| Closure | Antique-brass C-hook swing clasp (not a keyed padlock) |
| Cover | Plain distressed leather — no printed artwork |
| Size | Approx. 17.8 × 12.7 × 3.2 cm (H × W × T) |
| Item weight | About 400 g |
| Country of origin | India |
| Craft origin | Udaipur / Jaipur stationery tradition, Rajasthan, India |
| SKU | AE-LJ-BL020020 |
| HS heading (working) | 4820.10 diaries and notebooks — confirm with broker |
Piece dimensions
| Piece | Height | Width | Depth |
|---|---|---|---|
| Journal (closed) | 7.0 in / 17.8 cm | 5.0 in / 12.7 cm | 1.3 in / 3.2 cm |
Shipping
- Pay online at checkout via Stripe. Packed in India in a protective gift carton.
- International delivery is arranged after payment. Tentative delivery time: 2–4 weeks.
- Import duties, VAT, or GST at destination (if any) are the buyer’s responsibility unless stated on the invoice.
Care
- Keep dry. Wipe the leather with a soft cloth. Do not soak the paper.
- Store away from prolonged direct sun and high humidity.
- Handmade leather shade and deckle edges vary slightly; that variation is expected.
Frequently asked questions
- What is the handmade blue leather journal with lock?
- It is a 7 × 5 in navy-blue leather-bound journal with a plain distressed cover, an antique-brass C-hook clasp, and about 200 unruled handmade deckle-edge pages. Altus Exports sells it as stationery and a gift object from India.
- What size is the blue leather journal?
- About 17.8 cm high, 12.7 cm wide, and 3.2 cm thick (7.0 × 5.0 × 1.3 in). Item weight is about 400 g. Handmade pieces may vary by about ±0.5 cm / ±20 g.
- Does the lock clasp lock with a key?
- No. The antique-brass C-hook is a swing clasp on a leather strap. It hooks to hold the book closed. It is not a keyed padlock.
- Is the paper lined?
- No. The pages are unruled (plain) handmade deckle-edge paper — about 200 pages — suitable for writing, sketching, or fountain-pen notes.
- Is the cover genuine leather?
- Yes. The cover is genuine leather in a royal navy-blue finish with a plain distressed grain. Shade and scuffs vary from piece to piece; that variation is expected on handmade leather.
- How is this different from the teal tree-of-life journal?
- This SKU is a plain navy-blue 7 × 5 in bound journal with a C-hook clasp. The tree-of-life journal is teal with an original tree motif. Same lock type and page count; different colour and cover.
- How is this different from the green key journal?
- This SKU is a smaller 7 × 5 in navy lock journal with 200 deckle pages. The green key journal is a larger dark-green wrap with a decorative key charm and about 320 kraft pages.
- How should I care for the journal?
- Keep it dry. Wipe the leather with a soft cloth. Do not soak the paper. Store away from prolonged direct sun and high humidity.
- Who is the seller?
- Altus Exports (Altus Edge LLP), a merchant exporter in New Delhi, India. Product page: https://altusexports.com/product/handicraft/handmade-blue-leather-journal-lock/
- What is the sample price and wholesale MOQ?
- A sample journal is $99 USD (SKU AE-LJ-BL020020). Wholesale and bulk pricing is quoted on request from an MOQ of 20 pieces. Contact Altus Exports with quantity and destination.
- What HS code applies to this leather journal?
- The working classification is HS 4820.10 (registers, account books, notebooks, diaries and similar articles). Confirm the exact heading with your customs broker per shipment.
- Is there a video of how this leather journal is made?
- Yes. The product page includes a making film of Altus Exports Handmade Blue Leather Journal with Lock, opening and closing with the binder, then paper, stitching, the finished journal, desk use, and gift packaging. Watch it at https://altusexports.com/product/handicraft/handmade-blue-leather-journal-lock/
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