The Scholar’s Silkworm: A Medieval Grotesque Bookmark

Guard your place with a medieval grotesque bookmark from Griffin and Stag. Discover an artisan birch page marker inspired by medieval manuscripts.

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.