Bookmaking Gallery 2
Coptic Stitching
Handmade books with Coptic Bindings.
Coptic stitch is an ancient binding originating in Eygpt in the 4th century.
Coptic stitch is an ancient binding originating in Eygpt in the 4th century.
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This sketchbook (containing 80 pages of 130gsm acid-free cartridge paper) has been sewn using two needles for each pair of holes. The cover boards have been covered with Elephant Hide paper (not really from elephants!) which is very hard-wearing and wipeable.
A smaller version of the A4 coptic book, but containing 120 pages. Ideal for use as a journal or sketchbook.
These 2 coptic books have been stitched with a single needle. The boards have been covered with my own decorative paste papers.
A smaller version of the A6 coptic books, this time covered with a commercial paper (acid-free).
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You can find lots of other examples on our Next Bookbinding Gallery (#3)
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Lesley at Lesley@lesleydavies.co.uk or
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