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Our cotton rag range – papers created from 100% recycled cotton. Sustainable yet luxurious artisinal paper.
But first, why use cotton rag paper?
In paper production, cotton fibres are naturally stronger and more durable than wood pulp. Cotton-rag fibres take this a step further—as textile scraps, they contain even longer fibres, creating a more robust sheet of paper with excellent archival qualities.
These properties are favoured by watercolour painters. After stretching the rag paper, the absorbency and unique texture provide an ideal surface to work with. The paper also excels with markers, inks, pencils, charcoal, soft pastels and other dry media.
We have two different ranges that use cotton-rag paper, learn about them below.
Our Indigo paper – A traditionally made cotton rag paper
Cotton rag has been used for generations and generations in traditional paper making. We have a close relation to our partnered craftsmen in India who still follow the traditional methods to create our INDIGO range of cotton-rag papers. (Interested in how? – check our video on it!)
This skilled craft creates a luxurious product with each sheet unique in texture and grain, which all feature a completely natural deckled edge. The look is favoured by many and would almost be considered a staple in wedding stationary. The professional, luxurious deckled paper is great for wedding invitations, menus and placards.
Available as itself in paper packs or can be bought as a sketchbook or book-block. All Indigo products come wrapped in a beautiful Indigo branded kraft paper perfect for an easy gift!
Our Tree Free paper – Focused on sustainability
We also offer cotton-rag papers within our Tree-free range. These are machine-produced rather than handmade, delivering the same quality as traditional rag paper but with consistent results—eliminating the unpredictable variations that come with handmade sheets.
All of our Tree Free range is made in India by a pioneering ethical and eco-friendly manufacturer who maintain strict standards in their production. Using residual waste that is very high in cellulose, no chemicals need to be added during the manufacturing process, meaning the huge amounts of water used in papermaking can be recycled using an Effluent Treatment Plant (ETP) on the premises.
Available in coloured sheets or in a sketch pad (available as white or buff).