The Al Andalus Garden Leather Notebook

Handcrafted Italian leather, inspired by the gardens of Al-Andalus. A Takafa design created for refined everyday use.

£56.00

£70.00

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Product Specifications

• A5 (15.3 x 21.5 cm) | 358 g | 189 pages
• 100% nubuck leather. Smooth pigmented tanned finish.
• Debossed Takafa metallic emblem
• Ivory-toned Italian paper. Dense, silky, and a pleasure to write on
• Handcrafted by Italian artisans
• Numbered pages, table of contents, and a woven inner pocket
• Delivered in the Takafa signature box

The Perfect Gift for Writers, Thinkers & Dreamers

Every Takafa luxury notebook arrives in an exclusive handcrafted Italian drawer box, wrapped in a natural linen pouch that embodies refinement and care. More than a simple present, it’s an elegant writing gift — a timeless object designed for writers, thinkers, and dreamers who value beauty in every detail. Each notebook becomes a daily ritual: opening its smooth pages, capturing thoughts, shaping ideas, and turning imagination into reality. Whether given as a luxury gift to inspire someone’s creativity or kept as a personal journal of self-reflection, it’s a symbol of intention — a quiet promise to write, to create, and to remember.

Wrapped in Nubuck leather

The notebook is wrapped in soft Italian nubuck and debossed with Andalusian fruit motifs – a tribute to southern Mediterranean heritage. Made to let you escape from the digital world.

Shaped to welcome every word

Tilted at exactly 5°, the curved top edge makes the notebook easier to open, hold, and write in.
It’s an architectural nod to Andalusian heritage and Italian-designed symmetry. It represents the mark of craftsmanship and intentional journaling design.

From Italy with love

Each AI Andalus notebook begins in a quiet Italian workshop, stitched by hand, shaped with artisan care, and brought to life with premium Nubuck leather and the silkiest of ivory-toned paper.

Safely store what matters

Discreetly sewn into the back cover, the woven pocket is perfect for tucking away business cards, small keepsakes, and important notes. Never lose anything important again.

Numbered for clarity. Structured for thought.

A built-in table of contents and page numbers to make it easy to organise your journaling and revisit every entry quickly.

From orchard to page.

Go rich with pomegranate, serene with olive, or radiant with citrus. Each fruit is shaped from the ancient orchards of Al-Andalus.

The Takafa Standard

A few things worth knowing before holding it in your hands.

Is it truly an object of value?

From the very first touch, you’ll sense it: the full-grain leather, the stitched binding, the ivory pages that resist both time and ink. Every element, including the curved top edge — a distinctive 5° arch — has been imagined to elevate your ideas and reward your gestures. Not everything valuable is visible at first glance.

Will I actually use it?

A Takafa notebook is not for everything — but it is for something. Something worthy. A long-term vision. A personal archive. A collection of thoughts too precious to live only in digital silence. It brings rhythm, form and presence to what matters most.

Is it a thoughtful gift?

Undoubtedly. Each notebook is delivered in an exceptional drawer box, handcrafted in Italy, and accompanied by a natural linen pouch. It is not just a gift — it is a gesture. A statement of care and discernment. For others, or perhaps for yourself.

What makes it different from other fine notebooks?

Takafa is more than craftsmanship — it is a perspective. Inspired by the refinement of Al Andalus, the collections are both minimalist and rooted in cultural memory. The balance between structure and soul. A timeless object, quiet yet distinctive.

Is it environmentally responsible?

Yes. We work exclusively with FSC-certified paper and European tanneries complying with REACH standards. The packaging is plastic-free and made to be reused or archived. And with every notebook purchased, we contribute to fruit tree planting programs as part of our Self-Sufficiency initiative.

Can I return it if I change my mind?

Yes. While we believe the quality speaks for itself, we understand that a notebook is a personal choice. If you feel it isn’t the right fit, we offer a 30-day return policy, no explanation required. Simply let us know — we’ll take care of the rest, discreetly and efficiently.

Is the delivery really free?

Absolutely, standard delivery is complimentary. Express shipping is available for those in a hurry. Each notebook is presented in a handcrafted Italian drawer box and accompanied by a natural linen pouch — a refined ensemble designed to honour the object it holds, and elevate the experience of offering or receiving it.