A customer favorite! The cover design of this elegant journal reproduces a 16th-century binding of mystical Persian poetry that featured lacquer painting with gold and pearl dust. Flowering trees and deer stand out against a matte black background. Leaves and trees are outlined in gold foil. Embossing adds dimensional detailing. Matching spine treatment. Gilded-gold edging catches the light as you turn each page. Inside, crisp writing pages provide plenty of space for personal reflections, sketching, or for recording favorite quotations or poems. Premium 120 gsm paper takes pen or pencil beautifully. Paper is acid-free and of archival quality. Light gray lines subtly guide your writing. A ribbon bookmark keeps your place. Complementary interior endsheets enhance the design. Durable hardcover binding. </l