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Handmade Leather Field Notes Journal - Passport Journal/Wallet



The Journal:



If you love the tranquility and peaceful look of our blue and green bubble dye but would like to be more discreet in displaying it, take a look at these 'Inverted' Poseidon's Journals. While we don't recommend submerging your leather underwater, this beautiful journal sure looks like it was excavated from the cradle of the deep. Poseidon himself would carry this if he had pockets!



-Handmade with full-grain U.S. leather, the Field Notes Journal, fits any 5.5 x 3.5 inch notebook, including Field Notes brand.

-The first notebook (unbranded) is included. We're huge fans of the blank pages because it allows you to either write your thoughts (if that's your thing) or it provides a space in which to draw or sketch your plans and dreams.

-The left side panel has enough storage for a second notebook (or even a passport) if desired, or use it as a place to stash receipts, cash, cards, etc.

-Stitching is done in 1mm cream Ritza Tiger Thread from Germany (the best in the hand-stitching business). This style of notebook would be ideal to track any valuable information (mileage, calories, hours, commission, etc) in a neat and tidy way. Or maybe you're into geocaching!?!?



This field notes journal cover will last you the rest of your life if cared for!



*Photo Props not included



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Leather and Color:



-Outer is made of Wickett and Craig Harness Leather in Buck Brown. This is a high-end leather that is used to make luxury leather goods. It not only looks expensive, but it is very durable and will patina beautifully with use.



-Inner is Hand-cut from veg tan leather and dyed blue and green using a bubble dye technique. We then finished with an antique gel to give it a well-loved look. The dye is color-fast and sealed with a durable topcoat. The edges are burnished with beeswax for a shiny, durable finish.



-You will receive one of the pictured leather fieldnotes journals and inserts (there are 2 in this lot). Each is beautiful and unique but there are slight dye variations due to the nature of the leather and the unpredictability of bubble painting. The bottom line, we would not send out a product we wouldn't be proud to carry ourselves and we're proud to sell truly one of a kind functional art pieces.



*Our leather products are handcrafted in our home workshop (currently located in Millington, Tennessee) and ready to ship to you.

**If you are interested in a custom or made-to-order product, please contact us directly and we'd be happy to help you achieve your aesthetic.



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Dimensions:



Approx. 6.25” x 4.75“



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Shipping:



We do our very best to ensure your items arrive safely and on time. We are always available to help troubleshoot if something goes wrong. Please understand, however, that once a package is marked "delivered" we are not able to replace it. Stolen items should be reported to your local post office. If you have concerns or have had packages stolen in the past, please opt-in to the signature-on-delivery option at checkout to ensure it is left in your hands.



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Markings:



You'll find the "House of Sikora" stamp on all of our products and most products have the addition of the dragonfly emblem.



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Leather Disclosure:



Due to the nature of leather, you'll oftentimes find leather products with slight variations in texture or scaring. Our maker does his best to work around some of the less desirable marks on a side of leather but we try and use as much of the raw material as we can so as to not be wasteful. This means that you might find unique markings (scars, wrinkles, etc) on your product, that help to set it apart from the rest. These marks can add a lot of character to a piece and we hope that you are able to see the beauty in these differences as we do. As with most natural leather products, the more you use it, the better the product will look and feel. Also, unless we have worked out a custom order, the product you see pictured is the one you will be receiving. We ONLY show the photos for the actual item that is offered, scars and all.



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Gift Wrapping:



No additional purchase. Whether you order this item for yourself or someone else, the item will arrive wrapped up in brown paper and hemp thread, because who doesn't like brown paper packages tied up with string??



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About the Maker:



House of Sikora is a veteran-owned, husband and wife team. Mr. Sikora is still in the active-duty US Navy and makes his leather goods as a way to relax from the stresses of military life. And, he does it the old-fashioned way — by hand. Mrs. Sikora is the business end of the company and handles all designs, sales, inspections, and customer service.



Every piece you purchase from House of Sikora was traced, cut, stitched, sanded, branded, burnished, and conditioned by one man in a small room out in the West Tennessee countryside.



Currently, we are selling our products that are already completed (ready to ship) since this is Mr. Sikora’s hobby — at least for now. But, if you desire something custom-made, please contact us through Etsy and we’d be happy to work with you and your budget.



Q: Why the dragonfly?

A: Mrs. Sikora has always liked them and whenever Mr. Sikora sees them, he thinks of her. I wish I had a cooler answer but perhaps the truth is pretty cool in this instance. :-)



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