The Scholar’s Silkworm: A Medieval Grotesque Bookmark
Hailing from the ink-stained margins of a forgotten psalter, this curious traveler is content to spend his days guarding your place in the most ancient of tomes.
The Tale
In the world of medieval illumination, the "grotesque" was a creature born of pure imagination—part human, part beast, and entirely whimsical. Our Scholar’s Silkworm features one such inhabitant of the margins: a dapper fellow with a curled cap and a serpentine form, nestled among stylized Gothic flora. He doesn't mind the weight of the pages; in fact, he’s spent the last six hundred years waiting for a story as good as yours.
The Craft
Crafted to be as thin as a sliver of parchment but far more durable, this bookmark is designed for the serious bibliophile.
Material: 1/16" Birch Plywood—chosen for its strength and slender profile that won't strain your book’s binding.
Dimensions: A commanding 7" long and 1.3" wide, ensuring he peeks out from even the largest hardbacks.
Precision: Laser-etched to capture every tiny petal and the mischievous expression of our "worm guy."
Why He Belongs in Your Library
The Perfect Companion: Ideal for those reading historical fiction, dark academia, or high fantasy.
Tactile Beauty: The light charring of the laser engraving provides a subtle, campfire-scented aroma and a texture that feels "found," not just made.
A Conversation Piece: A knowing nod to fellow "history nerds" who appreciate the weirder side of the Middle Ages.
$10.00
9 in stock
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