This hand-sewn journal has dyed indigo cloth covers.The pattern was made with a rice resist stencil. Front and back both used the same stencil. Inside endpapers were also dipped in the same indigo vat. The blank journal is sewn in the coptic stitch binding with blue linen thread. This sewing style allows the book to open completely flat. 160 text pages are Strathmore drawing paper. SIZE is 5.5 square