Heartwood Gifts (http://www.HeartwoodGifts.com) is pleased to offer the extraordinary line of Phasha Journals, responsibly handcrafted in India (and some in Turkey) according to fair trade practices. Phasha is a Canadian company which started in 2005 following a trip to India. As owner/founder Natasha explains, "We had the pleasure of meeting a wonderful man on our travels; an authentic leather craftsman. He creates these extraordinary products using the same techniques mastered by prior generations. Upon returning to Canada, we decided to form PHASHA in order to help bring these unique items and his talents to Canada. Since our first sale in 2005 he has had to expand his business hiring many people from his small town and helping to boost the local economy." Since Phasha journals are all handcrafted by skilled artisans, and not massed produced, there will be variations from one item to the next. Real leather can have natural characteristics like discoloration, wrinkles, or stretch marks, adding to the beauty of each unique piece. Check out our other unique gifts including self-balancing wine bottle holders, seeded plantable paper, tiffany lamps, etc. on our website today! (www.HeartwoodGifts.com)