Elegant pen in hand-decorated paper, with a peacock motif, with a clip

The Il Papiro brand was founded in Florence and is synonymous with the excellence of Italian craftsmanship in the production of handcrafted decorated paper, still made according to traditional methods and 17th-century artisan techniques, which they preserve and showcase worldwide.

The highest quality materials and the revival of ancient procedures by master artisans, such as paper marbling and woodcut printing, have contributed to Il Papiro’s success and its decorated papers since last century.

Il Papiro is a testament to a brand that, both today and in the past, promotes tradition and looks to the future through its flexibility and ability to renew itself daily.

Production

The love for beauty and attention to detail come together in their stylish products, thanks to the passion and experience of Italian master artisans.

Every element leaving their Florence workshop is therefore unique and creates an unbreakable bond between paper enthusiasts and a long-standing history.

Products

Il Papiro’s high-quality production, still carried out using traditional methods and processes, includes products entirely covered with marbled paper, such as bookbinding items (journals, notebooks, address books, photo albums); office accessories (pencil cases, letter trays, note organizers, photo frames, and boxes of various shapes and sizes); sheets of marbled paper, stationery items, cards, place cards, ex libris, and classic leather accessories.

Il Papiro worldwide

Il Papiro opened its first store on Via Cavour in Florence on Christmas Eve 1976, strengthening its success in other locations in Italy, including Venice in 1985. The brand’s reputation grew worldwide with the opening of two stores abroad: in Palm Beach, Florida, in 1993, and in Melbourne, Australia, in 2002.

Il Papiro stores are a must-visit for paper lovers: the charm of the displayed stationery, cards, and books allows visitors to discover and experience the excellence of Italian quality and the craftsmanship of Florentine artisans.

Today, Il Papiro distributes its products through its own stores in Italy and around the world. Each store has been designed with attention to detail, maintaining and promoting an elegant image and a welcoming atmosphere typical of Florentine shops, while preserving the urban fabric and tradition of its location.