About our paper

Traditional papermaking

for modern creativity

Perfectly suited for calligraphy and printing, our handmade paper can make any invitation, correspondence, or dining suite feel organic and timeless. Our versatile range of 7 sizes and 14 shades, accompanied by our matching envelopes, cover all occasions, all year-round.

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Made from 100% cotton

Off-cuts of unused pure white cotton fabric are sourced from the local textile industry in south India to make our paper. Sorted, chopped, and then beaten with water to open the fine cotton fibres, the resulting pulp is lifted into sheets of paper by hand on a mould and deckle. Cotton paper is known for its strength, crispness, luxurious texture, and durability with mixed media. Ours is made from nothing else.

"For calligraphers planning on writing on this paper with a nib and ink, I would definitely recommend"

For calligraphy, printing & watercolour

Our paper receives favourable commendations from professional ink-artisans, printers, letterpress-makers, and artists across the globe. For calligraphers, the internal sizing and finish of our pieces provide a fine-tooth, making the texture nib-friendly, even on the up-stroke. Printing is a breeze, either via a modern inkjet at home, screen, or on a vintage letterpress with our thicker grade of pieces. Brush strokes of light watercolour are effortless too.

Invitations, correspondence, & dining suites

Be it for a Big Day, personalised stationery, or the perfect meal, our paper and envelopes add an delicate, organic, and timeless touch to proceedings. Our range of sizes are perfect for invitation suites featuring RSVPs and detail cards, as well as dining suites with place cards and menus. Not forgetting your own personal stationery, with our range of four envelopes sizes too.

"Stunning handmade paper. Can't wait to use it for our wedding invitations"

Handmade in India, shipped worldwide

Age-old hand-papermaking techniques bring our paper to life. Starting as off-cuts of pure white cotton from the textile industry in south India, the fibres of the cotton material are beaten to create pulp which is then lifted into paper – by hand. Also by hand is the picking and preparation of each online order, despatched direct to you either via DHL Express Worldwide or regular post.

Comprehensive colours

All design directions are covered with our range of shades, whether you're incorporating a classic or contemporary style, the seasons of the year, or drawing inspiration from an event venue – be it a country manor or a beach. Our White and Ivory provide calming tones, Blush and Light Grey add subtle character, Deep Blue and Dark Green provide a regal touch, and Black is perfect for a deep contemporary feel.

"Gorgeous, high quality paper"

Suite sizes

Our sizes cover all elements of an invitation or dining suite – from the invitation, RSVP, details card, and place cards to menus. Not forgetting other pieces for special events such as vows and the order of service. Select paper sizes are accompanied by an envelope too, namely our A6, 5" x 7", 4-Bar, and A5 pieces.

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