Marbled Pocket Notebook POK0014 (Artist Sample)

This hand-marbled pocket notebook features a blank interior designed for journaling, sketching, note-taking, and everyday ideas. Each notebook is a one-of-a-kind artwork created using marbling, a centuries-old artistic technique in which colors are floated on water and transferred onto paper by hand.

Created by Nhu Pham Art with an original hand-marbled cover and blank pages of premium 100gsm cream paper. The sturdy 540gsm cover is finished with a protective coating that helps resist light moisture and dust while preserving the depth and vibrancy of the marbled patterns.

Each notebook comes with a Certificate of Originality.

P/S: Every marbled design is created by hand on water. No machine printing.

Artist Sample Notice!

This piece was created as part of the product development and experimentation process at Nhu Pham Art. Minor aesthetic imperfections, material variations, or handmade inconsistencies may be present.

Each sample remains functional and one of a kind, offering a glimpse into the evolution of the collection.

Size 14 × 9 cm Approximately

As each notebook is measured and cut partially by hand, slight variations in size may occur.

Materials

• Original 540gsm hand-marbled cover with protective gloss or matte coating
  

• Blank pages

• Premium 100gsm cream paper
  

• Stapled binding

Product Characteristics

Each notebook is individually handcrafted and assembled. Minor variations in pattern placement, color distribution, dimensions, and finishing details are part of its handmade character and contribute to the uniqueness of every piece.

The protective coating provides light resistance to moisture and dust, but the notebook is not waterproof and should not be exposed to excessive moisture.

Care Instructions

• Store in a dry place

• Clean the cover gently with a dry or slightly damp cloth

• Avoid prolonged exposure to water

• Do not use chemicals or abrasive cleaning materials

• Avoid excessive bending or crushing

Warranty & Returns

Complimentary lifetime repair for adhesive failures under normal use.

For other types of damage, repair and restoration services may be available for a reasonable fee depending on the condition of the piece.

Returns or exchanges are accepted only for defective or incorrect items reported within 7 days of delivery.

A creation by Nhu Pham Art

Handmade in Saigon, Vietnam

About the Marbling

Marbling is a centuries-old art form believed to have originated in Asia in the 12th century. For instance, in Japan, it is known as Suminagashi (“floating ink”), where artists used black ink, fine brushes, and breath to guide delicate patterns across water, creating decorative backgrounds for paintings, documents, books, and wallpapers. As marbling spread across continents, it evolved into new forms and uses. In the 15th century, the Persians used marbling to protect important legal documents, as any alteration would leave visible traces in the pattern. By the 16th and 17th centuries, the art flourished in Turkey under the name Ebru, where artisans employed brushes, awls, and combs with vibrant pigments to create intricate designs. From Turkey, marbling reached Western countries, where it became closely associated with bookbinding and the decoration of book edges and endpapers. The technique remained largely within artisan circles until the publication of Charles Woolnough’s The Art of Marbling in 1853, which helped introduce marbling to a wider audience. Today, pigments are still floated on water and transformed into flowing patterns before being transferred onto paper, creating organic details that cannot be replicated by printing or digital methods. Each marbled sheet created by Nhu Pham Art is individually handmade, making every fan truly unique.