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Butterfly Classic Florentine Pattern | Rossi 1931 Italian Stationery
Hand-pressed in Florence Italy, of 100% cotton.
Writing Paper Set $19.00
- 10 Bordered Papers + 10 Lined Envelopes
- Paper Sheet Size: 6.25”x 8.50”
- Envelope size: 4.50"x6.50"
- Matching presentation box.
Note Card Sets $14.00 & $16.00
- 10 Cards with thin colored border + 10 Pattern Lined Envelopes
- Large = Folded Card 4.25" x 6.25" | $18.00
- Small = Folded Card 3.25" x 5.25" | $16.00
- Matching presentation box.
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Rossi 1931 Founded by Antonio Rossi in Florence, Italy Continually operated by the family in the traditional letterpress process.
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These unique Italian designs, dating from the fifteenth and sixteenth century, are printed on high-quality soft paper.
This entire collection is made with the family's traditional letterpress.
Developed in the 14th century, letterpress printing involves setting type and motifs in reverse on a letterpress plate.
The plate is then inked and pressed on to the surface of the paper.
The pressing process transfers the ink and leaves a deep impression on the paper creating a three-dimensional print that has a feel unlike any other type of printing.
The nature of the printing demands a high quality, and generally heavier weight paper that will not tear or thin when pressed.
Created with a perfect type of paper containing fibers that are soft and readily accept an impression as well as ink.
As you might expect, letterpress printing is both time-consuming and labor-intensive.
Prints are made one-at-a-time with each print having its own unique variations of ink coverage and depth of impression.
