They say that the image or engraving of a hare brings with it unbounded energy and vitality. The hare is also often associated with the moon. Together they symbolise mystery, regeneration, fertility and change in cultures ancient and modern around the world.

Celtic knots symbolise eternity - eternal friendship, love and loyalty. Their origins are ancient and lost in time, but they can be found in many guises across Asia and Europe. They may have been carried to the west by travellers such as Alexander the Great or even Genghis Khan.

As Pagan as they may seem, they were used extensively by early Christians and can be found across the Celtic world on stone crosses, churches and embellishing sacred texts such as the Book of Kells and the Lindisfarne Gospels.

This hand carved and hand stitched leather journal or sketchbook slipcover comes from my 'Nature' range.

All Old Barn Leather journal covers come complete with an appropriately sized notebook.

This product is made to order and so can be dyed to the colour of your choice.

All our products are hand crafted. That means that these hand-carved and hand-stitched refillable leather covers can be personalised.

It is usually possible to add detail to any of our journal covers, such as a name, initials or a date. This makes it a unique gift that will last a lifetime. If this is something that would interest you, let me know by filling in the form in the checkout section.

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