Gold leaf blocking on leather and parchment has been practiced in Europe since the early 16th century. When applied to paper in the late 17th century, this method of relief printing produced brocaded paper, employing various metalworking tools to cut patterns on thin sheets of copper or brass
The patterns – ribbons, tendrils, arabesques and floral blossoms – closely echo the sumptuous designs of leather wall coverings and silk damask of the time
Includes | Memento Pouch • Ribbon Page Marker
This product was added to our catalog on Tuesday 16 March, 2010.
