the papers

the papers
Classic Linen Cardstock Cover stock paper with a subtle embossed finish, like finely woven cloth Japanese Chiyogami These wonderfully decorative patterns on paper, known as Chiyogami, are silk-screened onto machine made sheets of mixed kozo and sulphite. Originally, Chiyogami designs were developed in the Edo period as woodblock prints by papermakers during the farming season for use as accessories in the house to enliven the interiors. They were based on the bright kimono textiles which the papermakers from the countryside saw on the fashionable wealthier ladies in the larger cities. Many of the symbols depicted harken back to auspicious occasions when fancy kimonos would be worn: cranes for long life; bamboo for flexibility; plum blossoms and pine boughs for beauty and longevity. Japanese Linen Cardstock Japanese linen cardstocks come in an enticing and contemporary range of colours and with a well defined groove pattern. Japanese Angel Hair Angel Hair paper is known in Japan as unryu tairei, with longer fibre strands layered on top of a base sheet. The name translates to "large or high respect" because this paper was used during the ceremony marking the accession to the throne of the Showa Emperor in 1928. St. Armand Handmade Marble Papers Using cotton from clothing manufacturers' off cuts, the craftspeople at Montreal's St. Armand factory beat their own pulp to make this beautiful paper. Hand-Made papers vary in color, consistency, and design. That is what makes hand-made papers valuable and unique. Italian Florentine Papers Traditional Italian floral prints are beautifully printed on the handmade papers to make Italian florentine paper. These papers are made in Italy and are acid free. Vellum For centuries, printers and bookbinders published their finest works on translucent vellum paper. Naturally translucent, this vellum is free of the resins and chemical additives- it is acid free, elemental chlorine free, recyclable, and biodegradable. Botanicals Garden paper is Thai handmade paper made from 100% kozo fibers adorned with rustic elements from the garden. The nature's beauty is simply embedded into the exclusive handmade paper. Inclusions of these beautiful garden elements adds to the richness of the handmade paper. Elegant and exotic garden paper is the delight of artists especially those loving nature. Thai Unryu Paper Thai unryo is a paper of Thailand made from kozo fibers. the paper is so translucent that light filters through the paper and the long, swirling fibers beautifully embedded in the handmade paper can be easily visible. Fabriano Ingres An elegant and exquisite handmade paper from Italy. The paper is elegantly watermarked, mould made and acid free. Each paper has a distinctive look with a rich soft laid surface. T Mi-Teintes This classic French paper has a "vellum" texture on the top side and a flat surface on the reverse, Tamarind Tamarind papers are handmade papers from Thailand. They have a smooth surface and contain petals and leaves from tamarind tree. Delicate leaves from the tamarind tree are dyed & scattered along along with bits of grass against a white or colored background to make wonderful tamarind paper. Murano Paper Murano fine art paper range breathes new life into traditional colored paper. The naturally textured surface and 45% cotton content gives it a classic, luxurious feel. Pearl and Petallic Paper Iridescent and metallic papers that flip in changing light. Optical effects, inspired by the latest plastics in paper, create these unusual surfaces. Petallic paper is inspired by the copper metal of North America and is the first mica coated colored paper inspired by the collective natural beauty of the petals and metals of North America. These colored papers have h a subtle glitter and metallic surface sheen.

the papers

Classic Linen Cardstock
Cover stock paper with a subtle embossed finish, like finely woven cloth

Japanese Chiyogami

These wonderfully decorative patterns on paper, known as Chiyogami, are silk-screened onto machine made sheets of mixed kozo and sulphite. Originally, Chiyogami designs were developed in the Edo period as woodblock prints by papermakers during the farming season for use as accessories in the house to enliven the interiors. They were based on the bright kimono textiles which the papermakers from the countryside saw on the fashionable wealthier ladies in the larger cities.

Many of the symbols depicted harken back to auspicious occasions when fancy kimonos would be worn: cranes for long life; bamboo for flexibility; plum blossoms and pine boughs for beauty and longevity.

Japanese Linen Cardstock

Japanese linen cardstocks come in an enticing and contemporary range of colours and with a well defined groove pattern.

Japanese Angel Hair

Angel Hair paper is known in Japan as unryu tairei, with longer fibre strands layered on top of a base sheet. The name translates to "large or high respect" because this paper was used during the ceremony marking the accession to the throne of the Showa Emperor in 1928.

St. Armand
Handmade Marble Papers

Using cotton from clothing manufacturers' off cuts, the craftspeople at Montreal's St. Armand factory beat their own pulp to make this beautiful paper. Hand-Made papers vary in color, consistency, and design. That is what makes hand-made papers valuable and unique.

Italian Florentine Papers

Traditional Italian floral prints are beautifully printed on the handmade papers to make Italian florentine paper. These papers are made in Italy and are acid free.

Vellum

For centuries, printers and bookbinders published their finest works on translucent vellum paper. Naturally translucent, this vellum is free of the resins and chemical additives- it is acid free, elemental chlorine free, recyclable, and biodegradable.

Botanicals

Garden paper is Thai handmade paper made from 100% kozo fibers adorned with rustic elements from the garden. The nature's beauty is simply embedded into the exclusive handmade paper. Inclusions of these beautiful garden elements adds to the richness of the handmade paper. Elegant and exotic garden paper is the delight of artists especially those loving nature.

Thai Unryu Paper

Thai unryo is a paper of Thailand made from kozo fibers. the paper is so translucent that light filters through the paper and the long, swirling fibers beautifully embedded in the handmade paper can be easily visible.

Fabriano Ingres

An elegant and exquisite handmade paper from Italy. The paper is elegantly watermarked, mould made and acid free. Each paper has a distinctive look with a rich soft laid surface. T

Mi-Teintes

This classic French paper has a "vellum" texture on the top side and a flat surface on the reverse,

Tamarind

Tamarind papers are handmade papers from Thailand. They have a smooth surface and contain petals and leaves from tamarind tree. Delicate leaves from the tamarind tree are dyed & scattered along along with bits of grass against a white or colored background to make wonderful tamarind paper.

Murano Paper

Murano fine art paper range breathes new life into traditional colored paper. The naturally textured surface and 45% cotton content gives it a classic, luxurious feel.

Pearl and Petallic Paper

Iridescent and metallic papers that flip in changing light. Optical effects, inspired by the latest plastics in paper, create these unusual surfaces.

Petallic paper is inspired by the copper metal of North America and is the first mica coated colored paper inspired by the collective natural beauty of the petals and metals of North America. These colored papers have h a subtle glitter and metallic surface sheen.