THE ART OF GIFTING
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Wrapping paper & stationery, designed in Zurich and made in Europe.
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TIMELESS WRAPPING PAPER
The wrapping paper collage "Spring Cocktail" captures a moment most of us know well. The first warm day of spring by the river, a picnic winding down as the evening cools. A light breeze. The sky shifting slowly into shades of soft purple and pink. You are aware the moment will not last, but you are not ready to leave it yet.
Spring has been celebrated for centuries as a time of renewal, a return of light and warmth after a long, quiet winter. The collage reflects this in its palette: lilac, blush, sage green, soft gold. These are colours associated with optimism and new beginnings, which is why so many cultures historically marked the start of the new year with the arrival of spring rather than the depths of winter.
Among the fragments that make up the collage, your eye is drawn to a detail from a portrait of Anne, Princess of Orange, painted by Johan Valentin Tischbein. Her gentle hand and the soft folds of her silk and lace dress fit naturally into the overall mood of the piece. Princess Anne was an artist herself, studying under the Dutch painter Herman van der Mijn. She was known for rising early to paint portraits and flowers, orange blossoms in particular, and was called the "flower of princesses."
The paper comes in a set of pre-cut sheets in three sizes, small, medium, and large, so most packages wrap up quickly with very little adjustment needed. Before you use it, try misting your favourite spring scent into the air just above the paper and letting it settle gently -- do not spray directly onto the surface. The result is wrapping paper that engages not just the eyes, but touch, sound, and scent as well.
Our wrapping sheets come in a set of three convenient pre-cut sheets and are great for dressing up presents, drawer liners, or your next art project.
Set of three rolled sheets
Size A1 / 594 x 841 mm
Size A2 / 420 x 594 mm
Size A3 / 297 x 420 mm
Printed in full color on uncoated offset-paper 100 g/m2 in Germany.
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Rare Thoughts wrapping paper was inspired by colours that are both bright and soft at the same time. Each color mixes energy with gentleness, creating shades that spark your imagination and make you stop to wonder. The name ‘Rare Thoughts’ captures the essence of those hidden treasures within our minds—the quirky, unconventional ideas that add a touch of magic to our lives. They remind us of the beauty in being different, in exploring new perspectives and embracing the unexpected. In today’s fast-paced world, where we're constantly bombarded with information, it’s easy to overlook these fleeting moments of creativity and introspection. Rare Thoughts serves as a gentle reminder to cherish these special thoughts, infusing your gift-giving with a sense of wonder and delight. This luxurious wrapping paper not only enhances the presentation of your gifts but also transforms them into thoughtful, memorable experiences.
Set of three rolled sheets
Size A1 / 594 x 841 mm
Size A2 / 420 x 594 mm
Size A3 / 297 x 420 mm
Printed in full color on uncoated offset-paper 100 g/m2 in Germany.
As summer approaches, you find yourself reminiscing about the vibrant colours of the Sicilian summer. Golden hues that shimmer against the deep Mediterranean blue, the fresh scent of lemons carried on a warm breeze through the narrow streets of Palermo, a white Roman temple rising proudly in the distance.
The decorative wrapping paper collage "Lemons of Sicily" by Manuela Menzi Studio captures this atmosphere, weaving motifs from the Sicilian landscape into a single, vivid design. At the forefront stands the Sicilian lemon, "Femminello Siracusano", a variety that grows all year round and sits at the very heart of the island's identity.
The lemon is more than a culinary ingredient in Sicily; it is a cultural symbol. It adorns streets and courtyards, adds aroma to local dishes, and inspires the region's celebrated ceramic art. In Sciacca and Caltagirone, ceramic vases, plates, and tiles are painted in deep blues and bright yellows. Colours that balance the intensity of the Sicilian sun with the calm of the sea, and that pour themselves across this collage design.
The ceramic tile motif woven into the paper bears a striking resemblance to the Portuguese and Spanish tin-glazed tiles known as "azulejo", decorating not just floors and walls, but staircases and water springs throughout the island. Alongside it rises the Corinthian column, "Colonna Corinzia", its capital carved with acanthus leaves, a quiet nod to the herbs and wild plants that flourish across the Mediterranean.
"Lemons of Sicily" is the perfect wrapping for a summer occasion. Hold it and you can almost feel the Sicilian sun on your skin, and catch, just faintly, the scent of lemons on the air.
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