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Haute Papier: Beautiful Wrapping Paper You Might Want to Frame
introGive two gifts in one this year with wrapping paper your friends and family might just want to keep. From hand-printed textiles to reproductions of fine art – and in the spirit of sustainability – check out these gift wrapping options that are way too gorgeous and original to throw away. [Opener photo courtesy Rifle Paper Co.]
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Haute Papier: Beautiful Wrapping Paper You Might Want to Frame.
RifleRifle Paper Co. – Founded in 2009 by husband-wife team Nathan, a musician, and Anna Bond, a freelance illustrator, Rifle Paper Co. started as a small showcase for Anna’s hand-painted designs and has since grown into an industry-leading brand specialising in stationery, accessories and home décor. Its signature aesthetic is at once whimsical, modern and timeless. While the brand’s products can be found across 60 countries, the founders are rigorously hands-on with their product assembly, and remain loyal to their long-standing local printers in Florida, where they first started.
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Haute Papier: Beautiful Wrapping Paper You Might Want to Frame.
MidoriMidori – Artisanal, sustainable and 100% cotton fibre: designs from wrapping paper super supplier Midori defy the laws of quantity versus quality. Purveyors of all imaginable trimmings – from handmade wrapping paper to stickers, tags, ribbon and gift toppers – their products range from classic to super creative. Just in time for the holidays, the California-based brand pays tribute to their hometown with their ‘Virgin Mary’ line, which references the many decorative murals found throughout Los Angeles paying homage to the Virgin Mary.
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Haute Papier: Beautiful Wrapping Paper You Might Want to Frame.
FINKFINK – Founder and designer Kristen Kempton comes from a sewing and painting background, which she has applied – literally and figuratively – to her one-of-a-kind printed gift wrap. Fink stands for ‘fabric + ink’, an approach she first applied to her one-off garments and wearable art. Each sheet of wrapping paper implements hand-pulled screen printing, block printing and hand painting. As Kempton says, “No machines, just me and my materials.” Self-described as ‘eco-friendly artisan’, all of her work uses recycled/upcycled paper and high-quality printing inks.
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Haute Papier: Beautiful Wrapping Paper You Might Want to Frame.
MetThe Met Holiday Gift Wrap – So, you couldn’t get to the museum this year? The Metropolitan Art Museum in New York City has created museum-inspired gift wrap styles with designs featuring famous figures from the Met collection, including angels just like those who adorn the museum’s annual Christmas tree, and William, a blue faience hippopotamus from ancient Egypt (and The Met’s unofficial mascot). The collection also includes a playful pattern dotted in artist supplies and a classic snowy New York night scene, complete with the Met facade – lights all aglow and a sparkling city skyline in the background.
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Haute Papier: Beautiful Wrapping Paper You Might Want to Frame.
Paper MirchiPaper Mirchi – Christmas-tree huggers and eco-conscious friends and family can tear into their presents guilt-free with Paper Mirchi’s 100% tree-free recycled cotton paper. The handcrafted, recyclable and sustainable designs utilise ancient and traditional processes like hand-block printing, tie-dye, batik and hand-marbling in an effort to preserve traditional methods from the past while protecting the future of the planet. The company also prides itself on their partnership with family-run artisans in India, which not only preserves tradition but also bolsters the local economy.
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Haute Papier: Beautiful Wrapping Paper You Might Want to Frame.
Society 6Society 6 – Society 6 was born out of the founders’ realisation that many talented and emerging artists and artisans lacked the financial and networking resources to exhibit their work and gain visibility, so they launched an open platform for creators to share and sell their work. This particular wrapping paper collection is the brainchild of Cat Coquillette, a multidisciplinary designer and illustrator whose drawings and paintings feature bright colours, clean brushwork, hand-lettering and an array of vibrant patterns.
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Haute Papier: Beautiful Wrapping Paper You Might Want to Frame.
Meri MeriMeri Meri – Meri Meri was once the nickname of artist and founder Meredithe, who got her start in Los Angeles in 1985 at her kitchen table with some scissors, pens and a big pot of glitter. She began selling her stationary cards at local LA stores, but after a successful showing at a national stationery expo, her bright and playful cards and envelopes caught the attention of historic New York City department store Bergdorf Goodman, who incorporated her designs into their Christmas line. Now a blossoming company in the business of all things decorative worldwide, Meri Meri maintains a homemade, one-of-a kind look.
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Haute Papier: Beautiful Wrapping Paper You Might Want to Frame.
PoketoPoketo – The name Poketo (pronounced “poh-keh-toe”) stems from the mispronunciation of ‘pocket’ by co-founder Angie Myung’s grandmother. It tied in perfectly with the first product they ever created, a series of artful wallets that fit right inside a pocket, and the rest is history. The brand is rooted in everyday functionality infused with intentional aesthetic, and produces an array of stationary, apparel, accessories and home goods. Even their wrapping paper is 100-gram matte, so it feels weightier and sturdier while maintaining a sense of artistry with their bold, eye-popping prints.
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Haute Papier: Beautiful Wrapping Paper You Might Want to Frame.
CaspariCaspari – For more than 70 years, Caspari has been building a reputation for fine paper design and printing. They’re as committed to their mission of making fine art available throughout the world as they are to protecting the world itself. Caspari licenses works from museums and art houses for print and distribution, and implements low-carbon and renewable practices every step of the way, from managed forests to water-based dyes. The latest addition to their museum collection, Caspari’s Domino Papers, hail from Paris’s own Musée des Arts Décoratifs. A reproduction of 18th-century Italian wallpaper patterns, they are at once simple and stunningly beautiful. Wrap your gifts in real, reproduced artwork this year while doing your part to save the planet.
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Haute Papier: Beautiful Wrapping Paper You Might Want to Frame.
LushLush Knot Wraps – In a literal twist on the classic gift wrap, beloved soap and skincare brand Lush go the extra mile in sustainable, reusable and beautiful wrapping: their fabric knot wraps can be twisted and tied into beautiful accessories long after the holidays have passed. The wraps are created in collaboration with Re-Wrap, a self-funded social enterprise launched in 2002 after a large earthquake in the Kutch region of India left many local craftspeople destitute. Women-owned and -operated, they combine traditional skills with modern design to create ethically sourced, organic cotton fabrics using traditional and environmentally safe dyeing and printing processes, while building a sustainable future for their families. This is truly the gift that keeps on giving.
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