Making a Modern Medieval Girdle Book: Braiding with Leather Lace and Making Silver Corners

Girdle books were in the possession of monks and aristocrats in Medieval Europe.
This type of binding provides portability, protection against unruly weather and some defense against theft. In addition to these purely utilitarian functions, in the past it was a symbol of status in society, as it implied wealth and literacy.
In the video, I don't delve into all of the stages of making the book, since there is a lot of work with the leather braids and my father's silver work. I paid special attention these stages.
You are welcome to see the first footage of my father's work and how he makes the silver corners for this little notebook.
I hope you enjoy this short showcase of my work. Feel free to read this article with a few additional details for this particular book: www.iostopan.com/a-modern-tak...
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[@lyndawilliams8434]

Fascinating and stunningly beautiful. Thank you so much for sharing your skill. My only thought is that nothing I could ever think to write would be worthy of such a book.

[@lisajarvis3820]

I just thought ~ being able to have a Book held in your belt like this would be good for doing sketches while out on your travels ~ ✊😍👏🏾👍🏽

[@janes.9736]

truely beautiful.

[@s.leemccauley7302]

Thankyou. Very nice and it adds a great deal to the entire project. Makes it extra special.

[@SultanicEntertainment]

Your work is absolutely Amazing! And your videos are so calm and relaxing, very enjoyable and informative. Keep up the great work. I truly admire how old fashioned and traditional your hand made craft is all about.

[@chipietune]

Such a masterpiece. Your work is so beautiful. Thank you so much for sharing

[@juliojoyjoy883]

Congratulations, stunning work 👏👏👏😍😍😄

[@zakverso]

I'm learning a lot from your videos, I'm so amazed! Thank you for sharing! ♥

[@dariaistomina4182]

До сих пор это мое самое любимое видео) почти 2 года уже прошло после того, как я его посмотрела, но все же - это самый красивый блокнот из тех, что выполнял Стопан, по моему мнению, конечно

[@shirenai]

By the end of the video, I was thinking that you probably also raised the cow, butchered, skinned and everything else. Great video and amazing skills, thank you for sharing!

[@rossywalo]

LOVE,LOVE,LOVE your work!!!

[@guelo98]

Incredible, congratulations for your wonderful works!

[@xcript123]

Very relaxing working atmosphere... I love the background instruments

[@payooninpeiz]

Nothing but respect... Please keep sharing your art with us you're totally inspiring..

[@danielmichalski94]

And that's an marvelous piece of art! Thank you for sharing your work :3

[@SeanZ482]

I love watching your book making videos! And I like the background music you put in them

[@AlexanderRMmix]

Золотые руки! Каждая работа глоток свежего воздуха. Спасибо за ваше творчество!

[@ozvucinik8591]

So many details, really...wow, amazing job.

[@ravenmusic8658]

Big work, perfect as always.

[@agaiths1221]

You are truly amazing, I love how determined you are to use only the materials that are the best quality and how dedicated you are to staying true to the art and tradition even if that means choosing the hard path and working with difficult medium. You inspire me to always make the best of myself and make sure that my own work is the best quality possible.