grain. Crafting a community, One Book at a Time
Founded in 2017, Grain Studio started with a love for handmade notebooks and grew into a community of artists and creatives with South Sudanese refugee artisans at its heart.
To craft soulful tools for creatives while nurturing a close-knit, supportive community where craftsmanship and collaboration could flourish.
Our Mission
Our Journey
2017.launched our first collection of handmade notebooks to start testing the market.
2018-2019/Slowly expanded our production capacity & product lines. Started collaborating with local brands.
2020-2022/Moved into our first stand alone studio space, launched our website. With a more established workshop, we welcomed Roy, our first artisan.
2023-2024/Before we decided to close our doors in 2024, we had reached crafting over 4000 handmade books for creatives, gifts, corporates & more.
mindful - We practice slow, intentional production, ensuring each creation benefits both maker and environment. Using sustainable materials and reducing waste, we align with conscious consumption, respecting the planet and the future.
handful - We believe in the handmade. Every product is crafted with care, using traditional bookbinding techniques that emphasize precision and skill. Our artisans create companions that are both beautiful and purposeful.
heartful - Our studio is a space where people find empowerment through creativity. It’s a supportive community where collaboration and growth thrive, with every artisan contributing to shared success.
Our community
Our Craft Process
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Over our journey, we have designed and crafted thousands of books and boxes. To explore more about our visual identity and products, follow the link below

We offered corporate giveaways and office stationary for local and multinational businesses.

Some of the organizations we’ve worked
with include:

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The studio is temporarily closed as we are on indefinite pause

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