Gilli Dreams

Gilli Dreams Luxury Leather Journals. Made in Italy. Each journal tells a story, influenced by the art and design from the rich culture of India, and crafted in Florence.

Perfect for gifting and receiving.

Only a couple of Elephant of Jodhpur journals left for Christmas 🎄 ⭐️🎄
10/12/2025

Only a couple of Elephant of Jodhpur journals left for Christmas 🎄 ⭐️🎄

Mughals and Marigolds all wrapped up for the holidays 🌼 leather
24/11/2025

Mughals and Marigolds all wrapped up for the holidays 🌼 leather

The glitter and twinkle of the holidays is upon us! Our popular “Celebrations” calf leather journal in white makes a tho...
10/11/2025

The glitter and twinkle of the holidays is upon us!

Our popular “Celebrations” calf leather journal in white makes a thoughtful gift in its lovely green and gold foil box 🎁

Our paper is FSC certified and our leather is ethically and sustainably sourced.

Stacking up for Fall ⭐️🍁⭐️
06/11/2025

Stacking up for Fall ⭐️🍁⭐️

19/05/2025

Our Lotus Gate design was painted in watercolor by a talented artist in Ahmadabad.

For your most meaningful stories. Whether it is your travel notes, family recipes, daily journaling or wedding planning, create a place of permanence in this transient world.

26/11/2024

Lotus flowers, hibiscus and desert roses float among dancing animals to compose our Celebrations (Utsav) artwork 🪷🌺🪷

The Celebrations or “Utsav” artwork is a fantastical celebration led by joyous animals in Indian ceremonial regalia. Ele...
26/11/2024

The Celebrations or “Utsav” artwork is a fantastical celebration led by joyous animals in Indian ceremonial regalia. Elephants, horses, deer and the camel are seen prancing among a melange of floating flowers: hibiscus which reflects devotion and purity, the revered “padma” or lotus, the national flower of India which stands for enlightenment and rebirth, and the beautiful desert rose which symbolizes love.

In the desert state of Rajasthan it is common to involve the camel in festivities. The horse symbolizes vitality and life force and is a fixture of the Indian wedding providing a vehicle for the energetic entry of the groom into the ceremony. Elephants are mythic creatures and exude great wisdom, friendship and loyalty. Dainty dancing deer are also present - it is said that the goddess Saraswati, who epitomizes learning, takes the form of a red deer by the name of Rohit. A golden deer also plays an important role in the epic Ramayana.

“Bougainvillea and Jasmine” is an artwork celebrating the lush flowers most commonly associated with the rich traditions...
26/11/2024

“Bougainvillea and Jasmine” is an artwork celebrating the lush flowers most commonly associated with the rich traditions and culture of India: jasmine, tuberose, bougainvillea and rose petals.

Romantic jasmine and tuberose are used in garlands that are exchanged in Indian weddings. A flower which provides a majestic presence in ceremonies and festivals,
Jasmine buds open in the evening and release their sweet fragrance throughout the night. We often see these gorgeous yet simple florals intertwined in ladies’ hair braids.
Tuberose or “Rajnigandha” means the fragrance of the night. It is considered seductive in nature and often used to decorate honeymoon suites. Most of the world’s natural tuberose comes from the flower fields of Southern India.

While the tropical Bougainvillea does not originate from India, it is an abundant shrub that we see blooming in its jewel-like shades of pink, red, orange, yellow and, of course, white. I associate it with my childhood visiting my grandparents in their farm, their entry gate smothered by glorious hot pink bougainvillea. The shrub’s crepey, papery petals and leaves never failed to take my breath away.

And finally the “gulab” or rose. India produces and consumes more roses than any other country in the world. In Indian mythology, it is believed that the flower played a role in creating mankind. Rose garlands are used as offerings to the gods, and again we see its petals used generously in wedding ceremonies to promote fertility, energy and auspiciousness.

26/11/2024

Discover watercolor from our Celebrations (Utsav) Journal.

Our vision is art deco color and Italian modernity layered onto the classical and historic motifs of India - the regal J...
26/11/2024

Our vision is art deco color and Italian modernity layered onto the classical and historic motifs of India - the regal Jodhpuri elephant, the famous Lotus Gate of the City Palace in Jaipur, Indian florals such as jasmine, tuberose, rose petals, marigolds and bougainvillea, the Mughal era structures of Delhi, the joyous celebrations of mythical horses and deer among roses, and endless lattice palace windows.

Below are the Lotus Gate journal, the Celebrations journal and the Mughals & Marigolds journal.

26/11/2024

At the heart of Gilli Dreams is a playful regal elephant. A symbol of loyalty, strength, longevity and companionship.

Our logo represents not only timeless craftsmanship but also elegance and beauty, attributes we are bringing to every journal we create.

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