Welcome to my corner of calm…
A place to bind journals, paint, draw and write –watching the world go by from the comfort of my home Studio and Bindery surrounded by objects of my affection is my daily medicine. I cherish the stillness and solitude this place gives me.
Hello there!
I’m Moneeza -Bookbinder, Artist and vintage textile collector from Yorkshire, England.
I created Lotus Blu as a way to preserve the past, the history, the legacy and the stories of the generations that came before. Preserving them with authenticity and tangibility while relishing in the present moment. Here at Lotus Blu, tales are told through texture and touch.
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A space for the ink, the trinkets, the stories and I. My “paraphernalia” as my grandmother always called it. And it’s her story that most inspires me. My Grandfather came to the UK in 1942 from British India, he began working in a fish and chip shop, my Grandmother would come in every day to order a penny bag of chips just to see him. Their love story unfolded in camper vans travelling from Europe to South Asia, the old silk route, a gypsy inspired romance which decades later inspired the Storyteller collection. It was my Grandmother that instilled a love of thrifting and treasure seeking in me, teaching me about drawing inspiration from travel, my dual English and South Asian heritage, culture and craft. Edna May has always been my muse.
The Lotus Blu legacy is all about the next chapter. I love that each book opens up a new narrative for the next generation of makers, crafters, artists and creatives. It encourages you to express yourself visually, creatively and emotively in a way that feels right for you. A blank page for you to fill with musings and memories and to make your very own.
Your story starts here.
When I’m not binding books or painting, you’ll find me taking walks in nature with my dog, delighting in photography, obscure cinema, music or rummaging for vintage finds.
Staying curiously creative has always been my medicine.
I cherish the slow and creative process of bookbinding, creating journals for soulful stories of both art and the written word helped me heal from the aftermath of a life threatening diagnosis and helps me cope with living with a chronic illness.
Read The Journal.
Pull up a chair and learn how to bind a versatile mixed media journal just like the one I started my bookbinding journey. Perfect for all your creative needs.
Join The Keepsake Book course and I’ll show you how to make journals you’ll cherish forever.
Your artwork is rich, deep, and nuanced. There are stories within the stories, with every component intentional and filled with meaning. Each one is a little masterpiece.
JANET