If you have friends or colleagues who are into journaling, chances are you’ve seen them carry leather folios everywhere they go.
These chic, multi-purpose organizers are available in various colors and sizes that fit our preferences. They come with reusable inserts that store your journals, planners, documents, and writing devices. These versatile covers let you travel with numerous keepsakes without constantly worrying about losing them or having to rummage through your bag to find them.
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Leather folios also add a touch of color and personal flair to your everyday reflections, written prompts, and physical media archives. They’ve become the latest hot topic among journaling communities, content creators, and even Filipino celebrities like Maris Racal, thanks to their functionality and simple yet stylish designs.
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Before leather folios took over our For You pages, they gained prominence through Louise Carmen, a renowned French stationery brand. Its folios feature customizable engravings, elastic cords, and accessories that make each one unique to the user.
When the rest of the world discovered Louise Carmen and its handy folios, we most likely added them to our carts and wish lists, too. Thanks to these four Filipino brands, though, we no longer have to fly to Paris (or pay extra for international shipping) to purchase one.
Here’s where you can get your hands on a leather folio for all your journaling and planning essentials:
Tadhana the Label
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Tadhana, founded this year by writer and poet Alistair Gaunt, isn’t just an artistic outlet—it’s a small but meaningful advocacy. As a brand that’s “handcrafted by and for Filipinos,” every leather folio they make is a labor of love.
Tadhana’s vast selection of colorful journal covers and customization options represents the LGBTQIA+ community—specifically, the queer Filipino creatives and storytellers with whom the label has worked closely to bring its diverse catalogue to life.
Every month, Tadhana also assists non-governmental organizations (NGOs) in achieving their goals. In October, the team reached out to Angat Buhay. This month, Tadhana aims to support a foundation focused on women’s reproductive health. Alistair said it best: “We believe that blessings are better when shared.”
Tadhana’s leather folios start at ₱125, with additional fees for customized embellishments.
Anagolay Talyer
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Anagolay Talyer’s leather folios and decorations will make you feel like carrying a piece of the Philippines with you everywhere.
The brand’s “slowly and soulfully handcrafted” designs draw inspiration from the country’s landscapes, with distinct Filipino names and colors, such as Kalamansi, Agwamarina, Gunita, Gumamela, and Anino.
You can reach out to Anagolay Talyer on Instagram to order a personalized leather folio. Prices start at ₱444.
Cada Dia
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Cada Dia has it all: journals, planners, and folios to keep them in. The lifestyle brand celebrates creative endeavors and helps Filipinos grow through the memories and milestones they chronicle, no matter how mundane.
The label allows you to personalize its folios online and onsite through customization sessions held around Metro Manila. Here, you can “build a leather folio that feels most like you.” These gatherings will also introduce you to other creatives in a collaborative space for folios that best suit our everyday lives.
Cada Dia’s standard leather folios start at ₱3,200. Prices vary per folio size.
Sting & Snout Bindery
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If you need a leather folio that doubles as an all-in-one storage compartment, Sting & Snout Bindery’s collections are right up your alley. The brand’s durable covers feature numerous features, including pen loops, notebook refills, and a special pocket for your e-reader or mini tablet.
Sting & Snout Bindery’s leather covers function as an organizer and a home for your thoughts, ideas, memories, and important notes. You can book a video call on their website to learn more about the customization process for their folios, cords, engravings, and embroidered patterns.
The label’s best-selling notebook refills cost ₱650 for A6-sized folios and ₱950 for A5-sized covers. You can browse through more prices and personalization options on Sting & Snout Bindery’s website.
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