Sustainable resource and recycled papers for holiday wrapping

When most people think about eco-friendly paper they usually think recycled, but there are multiple ways to make paper good for the environment. Papers made from renewable tree alternative fibers and sustainable resources need not be dull and give you even more reasons to love your favorite papers.

Other ways these papers are green
Handmade paper is low energy. Most of the processes from mixing fibers to forming the sheets are done by hand, eliminating the machinery in making.

We look for opportunities to work with & buy from small mills and individual artists. These mills often continue to use traditional paper making techniques and often help provide a source of income to individuals in rural areas.

Don't toss the wrap after the party
We hope these papers are so beautiful, they inspire the recipient to recycle the paper into other uses. They are perfect for scrapbooks, wrapping candles, covering books, lining boxes, cardmaking or even an origami ornament for your holiday tree.

Paper made from recycled, non-wood material
Indian and Bangladesh handmade paper is produced from cotton rag waste from the cotton garment/undergarment industry. It is tree free and 100% recycled. During the pulp making process, colors and other decorative fibers like straw, grass, hemp, silk fibers, and flower petals are added to lend texture, color and pattern to the handmade paper.

Flocked Damask Paper & Flocked Wallpaper Print These lush paper come in a variety of soft and dramatic colors and are made from recycled cotton rag from the garment industry and flocked with rayon fiber. The base paper is handmade by cottage industries and the printing is added by small processing mills in India.
Dew Drop Melody Print on Silken Banana Paper These papers feature swirling patterns of gold raised dots that float like dew on the surface of silken banana paper. Fiber of banana plants is combined with recycled silk from the garment industry to make this crisp, lightweight paper. After producing bananas, the plant dies all the way back to the root, and a new sprout is sent out to continue the process. The fiber used for paper is processed from the agricultural waste left after the harvest. The base paper is handmade by cottage industries and the printing is added by small processing mills in India.
Juliet Print on Silken Banana Paper Our Juliet print paper captures all the romance of a baroque floral in a wonderful combination of rich textures and old world colors. Graceful leaves are printed in metallic gold on semi-sheer banana fiber paper laced with bits of silken threads.
Terra Batik Papers A textural paper that looks rough, but is smooth to the touch. The handmade paper is crushed and dyed, creating marble-like batik veining. The pattern is equally prominent on both sides and is the perfect weight for wrapping. These papers are handmade from recycled cotton rag and hand dyed in India.
Angel Hair Spun Silk Tissue The long, silky fibers in these papers add wonderful texture and shine to any presentation, while the fringe-like edges add a festive touch to wrapped bottles and odd shaped gifts. These tissues are handmade from recycled silk and rayon by cottage industries in Bangladesh.
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	Marbled Momi Paper These soft papers are hand dyed and marbled in Thailand on a machine made, 100% mulberry base paper. The papers are wrinkled & softened to give them a fabric-like feel. Mulberry is a shrub or small tree that can grow up to 3 meters a year and be harvested year after year making it an incredible resource for a continuous supply of gorgeous paper.
	Sekkazome Kaleidoscope Paper An accordion pleated fold-dyeing technique is used to decorate this whimsical, kaleidoscopic patterned paper. Sekkazome means literally "snow flower or snow flake dyeing" in Japanese. The paper is specially folded and then dip-dyed using finger pressure to control the dye absorbtion and to create the designs. These 100% mulberry papers are machine made and hand decorated in Thailand.
	Ribbons & Leaves This elegant paper features a metallic gold ribbons and leaves design on colored unryu paper. The Ribbons & Leaves paper is a perennial favorite for wrapping, adding sparkle to any holiday display. The opaque gold printing contracts beautifully with the translucent, thready unryu, which is commonly known as rice paper.
	Serpentine Print Lokta and Tibet Script Print Lokta The highly saturated colors created by the hand dyeing process of these papers can add eye-popping color to any holiday creation. The lokta plant has a unique feature which allows it to regenerate to maturity again within 4 to 5 years after being cut to the ground. The harvesting process actually helps the forest to flourish, as lokta allowed to grow past maturity would dry up and begin to decay, preventing any new growth.
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