Handmade Indian Handicraft | Leather Stationery | Bulk Export Available
Handmade Brown Tree-of-Life Leather Journal with Vintage Key
Ideal for
Gift Shops · Stationery Retailers · Importers · Distributors · Lifestyle Stores · Bookstores · Corporate Gifting · Hotels
$99
USD · sample journal
SKU AE-LJ-TH021020 · Colour: Vintage brown leather, terracotta heart-leaf tooling, yellowish cream paper, antique bronze
- Handmade vintage-brown leather journal with an original tooled heart-leaf tree
- Decorative antique-bronze skeleton key on a wrap strap; not a keyed padlock
- About 200 unruled handmade deckle-edge pages
- 7 × 5 in about 17.8 × 12.7 × 3.8 cm; about 340 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 brown tree-of-life leather journal from India — a 7 × 5 in vintage-brown leather diary about 17.8 cm high, 12.7 cm wide, and 3.8 cm thick, with an original tooled heart-leaf tree motif, a decorative antique-bronze skeleton key on a wrap strap, and about 200 unruled handmade deckle-edge pages, weighing about 340 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 vintage-brown tree-of-life leather journal with decorative vintage key wrap
- Pricing
- $99 USD per journal · wholesale / bulk on request
- MOQ
- 20 pieces for bulk / wholesale orders
- Size
- About 17.8 × 12.7 × 3.8 cm (7.0 × 5.0 × 1.5 in) · about 340 g
- Use
- Writing journal · gift stationery
- Origin
- Handmade in India · sold by Altus Exports, New Delhi
- SKU / HS
- AE-LJ-TH021020 · working HS 4820.10
Product at a glance
1 Journal
Brown tree with key wrap
Leather
Handmade paper pages
Handmade
Bound and tooled by hand
Made in India
Rajasthan stationery
17.8 cm
Height (7.0 in)
340 g
About per journal
Product description
This journal is a 7 × 5 in leather-bound diary. A vintage-brown cover carries an original tooled circular tree-of-life of heart-shaped leaves in terracotta and ochre. A leather wrap strap holds a decorative antique-bronze skeleton key. Inside are about 200 unruled handmade deckle-edge pages with a yellowish cream tone.
The key is a decorative charm on the wrap, not a keyed padlock. Leather shade, tooling, 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, tooling, 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 brown tree-of-life leather journal, approx. 17.8 × 12.7 × 3.8 cm, about 200 unruled pages
- Protective inner packing
- Leather shade, tooling, and deckle edges vary slightly from piece to piece.
- The vintage key is a decorative wrap charm, not a keyed padlock.
- Original tooled tree motif — not a copied 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, tool, 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 vintage-brown wrap, an original tooled tree-of-life of heart-shaped leaves, a decorative key charm, 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
Original tooled tree-of-life motif
Handmade deckle-edge paper
Minor variations expected
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 vintage-brown tree-of-life cover and a decorative key wrap — a compact journal for retailers who want handmade paper without a container-sized first order.
20pieces
minimum order
Strong reseller margins
Tooled tree motif, deckle-edge paper, and a vintage key wrap 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 — original heart-leaf tree, key wrap, 200 pages — so buyers get a complete look without managing extras.
Built to sell through
A 7 × 5 in brown tree journal that retail staff can explain in one line, distinct from the teal C-hook tree and the plain navy lock diary.
What Buyers Say
How commercial buyers describe the handmade sample journal.
“The heart-leaf tree and vintage key read immediately as a gift object. Seven by five inches is easy to merchandise next to the teal lock journal without duplicating it.”
— Importer, USA
“Customers pick it up for the tooled tree, then stay for the deckle edges. Brown with a key wrap is a different story from the navy C-hook.”
— Stationery Retailer, UK
“Clear Rajasthan craft story without overclaiming. We placed it as the brown tree-and-key counterpart to the teal lock diary.”
— Museum Shop Buyer, France
“Right scale for a gift table. The key is a nice charm, and the packing arrived intact.”
— Hotels & Resorts Buyer, UAE
“Useful as a single accent — vintage brown leather, an original tree, a decorative key. 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 | Vintage-brown distressed leather; original tooled heart-leaf tree; antique-bronze key |
| Colour | Vintage brown leather · terracotta/ochre tooling · yellowish cream paper · antique bronze |
| Pieces | 1 journal |
| Pages | About 200, unruled |
| Closure | Leather wrap strap with decorative vintage key (not a keyed padlock) |
| Cover | Original tooled tree-of-life of heart-shaped leaves |
| Size | Approx. 17.8 × 12.7 × 3.8 cm (H × W × T) |
| Item weight | About 340 g |
| Country of origin | India |
| Craft origin | Udaipur / Jaipur stationery tradition, Rajasthan, India |
| SKU | AE-LJ-TH021020 |
| 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 | 1.5 in / 3.8 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, tooling, and deckle edges vary slightly; that variation is expected.
Frequently asked questions
- What is the handmade brown tree-of-life leather journal with vintage key?
- It is a 7 × 5 in vintage-brown leather-bound journal with an original tooled tree-of-life of heart-shaped leaves, a decorative antique-bronze skeleton key on a wrap strap, and about 200 unruled handmade deckle-edge pages. Altus Exports sells it as stationery and a gift object from India.
- What size is the tree heart key journal?
- About 17.8 cm high, 12.7 cm wide, and 3.8 cm thick (7.0 × 5.0 × 1.5 in). Item weight is about 340 g. Handmade pieces may vary by about ±0.5 cm / ±20 g.
- Does the vintage key lock the journal?
- No. The antique-bronze skeleton key is a decorative charm on the leather wrap strap. It is not a keyed padlock and does not lock the book.
- 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 vintage-brown distressed finish with an original tooled heart-leaf tree motif. Shade, tooling, 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 vintage-brown 7 × 5 in wrap with an original heart-leaf tree and a decorative key charm. The teal tree-of-life journal has a C-hook clasp and a different original tree motif on teal leather.
- How is this different from the A5 brown leather key journal?
- This SKU is a smaller 7 × 5 in journal with a tooled tree-of-life on the cover. The antique-key journal is a larger A5 distressed-brown wrap without a tree motif.
- 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-brown-tree-of-life-key-journal/
- What is the sample price and wholesale MOQ?
- A sample journal is $99 USD (SKU AE-LJ-TH021020). 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 Brown Tree-of-Life Leather Journal with Vintage Key, opening with the binder, then paper, stitching, the finished journal, desk use, and gift packaging. Watch it at https://altusexports.com/product/handicraft/handmade-brown-tree-of-life-key-journal/
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