Making paper by hand in India is a traditional art that has been passed down through the generations by craftsmen known as Kagzis and the name being derived from the word `Kagaz’ meaning paper. Though these are now almost extinct, the traditional method of handmade papermaking is still found in various parts of India where the tribe had initially settled down. Handmade Paper is a beautiful example of recycled work. Apart from its uses and classy look, it is a total eco-friendly option with innumerable utilitarian uses. The advantages of using handmade paper are that it has greater tensile, bursting tearing, and double-fold strength compared to conventional paper.
Handmade Notebooks are available in intricate designs and colours with various shapes and sizes and the different texturized element in it gives a very unique look. They are light and easy to carry making them popular amongst students. These captivating notebooks and the striking ethnic look on these paper notebooks are a delight to write on. The handmade journals with a refillable lock with handmade sketch papers and the traditional covers entice anyone to pick them up. Handmade craft paper is used for making cards and NGOs are known to use this kind of paper and pick it up in bulk. Whether a nice greeting has to be sent or a small gift card to be attached to a gracefully wrapped gift, the handcraft papers come really handy. Even gifts now come in paper gift boxes where the hassle or time to wrap a gift is to be avoided. When it comes to gifting, even the handmade paper boxes for chocolates and pastries in handmade heart box and pens and other stationery makes it exquisite. Come to think of it the range of handmade paper stationery consists of beautifully Handcrafted Pen Holders, Slip Pads, Complete Stationery Sets, Letterheads, Visiting Cards is just endless.
Let us catch a glimpse of Handmade paper sheets that also has a rich texture, making them perfect for drawing, writing, binding into books, rubber stamping, and much more. When we look around we just find so many things and items which are just made of handmade paper and make life really simple and quickly productive in a cost-effective manner. We listed a few personal items above and now if we look at the office use, one can find extensive usage of handmade storage boxes for office stationery or in shops where jewellery is sold. The decorated paper cube box or the custom storage paper box to fit in your sheets required for printing are just everywhere around the corner. Imagining a world without them just seems impossible. Again on the personal front, we have the Origami Hexagonal Gift Box or boxes where watches are custom packed in these. There are these cubical DIY waste bins too made out of handmade paper.
Handmade paper and its various application in everyday modern living have become upmarket and classy. Rich colours, beautiful textures, and its edges make it stand out differently. A loving and caring process is involved and the use of unique materials like coffee husk, corn husk, banana fiber, and cotton rags each of which has a particular characteristic while designing the paper. Handmade paper can be embellished with flower petals, jute, wool, grass, and straw which makes it more of an art. As human kind progresses, one can find more and more usage of such products and with a lot of innovation in making. The objective is to save our earth, decrease any wastage and provide a classic, exotic, and cost-friendly hand made paper and products.
