I make custom
BOOK ART & JOURNALS
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Hello there, I’m Jainabah!
I’m devoted to reviving bookbinding. Since I was a young girl, I was passionate about writing. Today, I empower my clients through hand crafted book art & journals. Shop my personal collections, released quarterly or bring me to a city near you to host a bookbinding workshop.
About Me
My journey has been one of self-discovery, resilience, and a deep passion for bookbinding. Growing up in Oakland, California, I had a happy childhood until my father passed away when I was nine. That loss was hard, and journaling became my way to cope and express myself. It was my refuge, helping me process my emotions.
As I got older, my love for books and writing only grew stronger. I wrote poetry, essays, and stories—anything that helped me put my thoughts into words. In 2016, everything changed when I stumbled upon a bookbinding workshop at Hollanders in Ann Arbor, Michigan. I instantly fell in love with the craft, and it became my new passion.
Since then, I’ve immersed myself in bookbinding, learning new techniques and creating custom journals, sketchbooks, and albums. Along the way, I’ve been honored to receive the Guild of Bookworkers Scholarship in 2023 and the Paper and Book Intensive Scholarship in 2024, both of which have helped fuel my dedication to the craft. Bookbinding has become more than just a hobby for me—it's my creative voice and my connection to others who love the art.
“There is no greater agony than bearing an untold story inside you.””