TeoStudio
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Announcement
TeoStudio is a bindery specialized in leather journals and old style bindings, diaries with lock and key, notebooks with quality paper, all handmade and one of a kind. Made of vintage or antiqued leather and reclaimed materials, my bindings are created to preserve the authenticity of the craft, bringing to light the beauty of the materials and their inevitable passage through time.
You can entrust these journals with your thoughts, knowing that they will last forever.
Announcement
TeoStudio is a bindery specialized in leather journals and old style bindings, diaries with lock and key, notebooks with quality paper, all handmade and one of a kind. Made of vintage or antiqued leather and reclaimed materials, my bindings are created to preserve the authenticity of the craft, bringing to light the beauty of the materials and their inevitable passage through time.
You can entrust these journals with your thoughts, knowing that they will last forever.
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Aisha on Feb 4, 2021
5 out of 5 starsTeo’s journals have been on my wishlist for years. After a wild 2020, I decided to treat myself and I’m so happy I did and finally own one. Teo went above and beyond to create this beautiful work of art. Amazing high quality leather and craftsmanship. I’m blown away. Very nicely packaged with a sweet note. Teo is so great to work with...I wish there were more stars to give! I’ll treasure this forever. Many thanks Teo!!
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KA on May 25, 2021
5 out of 5 starsI'm so thrilled to add these two miniature books to my Teo book collection! Wonderfully worn and exuding charm, they are so lovingly detailed and decorated. I adore their intricate spines with all the craftsmanship of a larger tome. The vintage leather is always a favorite and these are just perfection!
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Dominique on May 9, 2021
5 out of 5 starsThis is a really beautiful item, made out of quality material and exquisite craft ! The book was carefully packaged in a lovely purse with a kind note, shipping was fast, thank you so much.
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Catharine on Apr 1, 2021
5 out of 5 starsI am an avid collector of handbound books, and I cannot sing Teo’s praises enough with her impeccable and wondrous craftsmanship as well as her excellence in both packaging and kind communication. I have wanted one of her beautiful journals for quite awhile and photos do no justice of how stunningly gorgeous they truly are. I feel so fortunate to have one in my keeping and will treasure it always. For those purchasing from the US - shipping takes a bit longer than what might be expected due to the pandemic and postal staff shortages but it will in fact arrive! And it is by far worth the wait! I cannot recommend Teo’s work enough!
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KA on Feb 23, 2021
5 out of 5 starsThe worn and rustic cover of this journal really spoke to me. I feel very lucky to own it. The leather is full of character, wrinkles, and stories from many travels and a previous life. Now, it has already traveled thousands of miles to a new place to begin a new journey. Teo puts so much care and diligence into her work and each little detail is carried out with intention. It is always such a joy anytime a new journal from Teo arrives at my door!
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Tiffany on Feb 20, 2021
5 out of 5 starsTeo is always a pleasure to work with. The craftsmanship of this journal is incredible- I couldn’t be happier.
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Suren on Feb 13, 2021
5 out of 5 starsStunning work of art. Hard to describe the feel of newly received journal for the first time.
An absolute pleasure do deal with Teo, owner and creator. Journal was sent within 2 days and arrived in my hands in 10 days.
Thank you Teo for this beautiful journal.
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Tiffany on Dec 11, 2020
5 out of 5 starsTeo is amazing to work with. Honestly I would rather save my money and buy her beautiful journals then waste my money on multiple cheap ones. Completely and totally worth it for the level of craftsmanship involved.
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Tiffany on Nov 26, 2020
5 out of 5 starsTeo recreated the most beautiful journal for me. It is a true piece of art and I feel so blessed to own it.
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Thomas on Oct 7, 2020
5 out of 5 starsI bought a journal to replace my partners lost one...it brought tears to her eyes. Basically the journal is everything I (we) had hoped it would be.
Updates
About TeoStudio
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Painting book edges
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Sneak peek from the workbench
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Handmade leather journals
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Artist book series - Walk with a Blind Man
My journey to the amazing art of bookbinding...
TeoStudio is a book bindery specialized in luxury leather journals, old style bindings and lockable diaries. My studio is located in the beautiful city of Évora, Portugal , where I create surrounded by nature and history. My love for arts and crafts has been with me since I can remember. I grew up in a family of artists, surrounded by paintings and books.
I went to the university to study the conservation of medieval paintings and from there on, I got my Master in visual arts. I like to think of myself as an artist, as I’m passionate about art in many different forms and disciplines. It was in 2005 that I really discovered the universe of bookbinding and soon after, I dedicated myself to it completely. It is what truly makes me happy, to get up every day thinking on the beautiful books I will create.
My bookbinding style is influenced by the ephemeral quality of objects surrounding us and their passage through time. I love to work with old leather that shows the marks of a previous life, I also love to use in my bindings all kind of pieces with history that I collect. I am passionate about collecting art, books, historic materials and some other oddities... I love traveling and discovering flea markets all over the world.
At the moment I am trying to take a step forward and explore new sides of bookbinding - publishing, fine binding, papermaking and book arts. I also enjoy doing collaborations for artist books, theater or movie props and any kind of art project that would challenge my creativity so if you're interested, please drop me a line!
Thank you for for stopping by, I hope you will enjoy :)
Shop members
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Teodora
Owner, Maker
Bookbinder, conservator and the solo artist behind TeoStudio.
Shop policies
If you have questions just contact me at teoartstudio [!at] gmail.com, I'll be happy to hear from you.
Accepted payment methods
Returns and exchanges
I gladly accept returns and exchanges
I don't accept cancellations
The following items can't be returned or exchanged
- Custom or personalized orders
- Perishable products (like food or flowers)
- Digital downloads
- Intimate items (for health/hygiene reasons)
Returns and exchange details
Payment
Shipping
★ ADDRESS: I ship with registered mail that requires signature, so if you wish me to ship this to your office please select that address during checkout.
★ DELIVERY TIME varies and depends solely on the post office so I can't give you an exact time frame. Sometimes unexpected delays may occur due to customs, holidays, etc. but generally for a parcel to reach you it should take around:
- Europe: 7-14 working days
- Everywhere else: 14-24 working days
Please note: In the unlikely event that you don't receive your item in 30 days since your order or if it gets lost in the post please let me know as soon as possible!
COVID-19 update: As expected during this period international shipping may encounter additional delays which depend on each countries safety regulations and workforce. Please allow an extra week or two for delivery.
Additional policies and FAQs
★ Leather is an uneven material by its nature. Its surface may have particularities that should be seen as signs of authenticity or of the manufacturing process. I generally treat leather for enhanced elasticity, resistance, surface appearance. These products (wax, oil, silicone) may have a specific smell in the beginning that generally vanishes with time.
★ I do my best to take realistic pictures, using daylight and computer processing so the photos are as similar as possible to the reality. However, it is obvious that slight differences will still exist.
★ All images are subject to copyright © TeoStudio. If you want to use them, please kindly contact me first. Thank you!