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Tree-Free Recycled Cotton Paper Nesting Gift Boxes | Hand Screen Printed | Whirlpool

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  • Fair Trade & Artisan-Made in India
  • Designed in the United States
Why You'll Love It

WHY YOU’LL LOVE IT

Fair Trade & artisan-made in India

Designed in the United States

Set of 3 nesting boxes with lids — versatile, space-saving, and gift-ready

Made from tree-free recycled cotton paper, created from unbleached cotton scrap fabric

Processed Chlorine-Free (PCF) with reduced chemical use

Hand screen–printed with artisan-crafted motifs

Printed using azo-free dyes, safe and environmentally responsible

Thoughtfully sized for gifting, storage, or retail presentation

Eliminates the need for gift wrap — the box becomes part of the gift

Ideal for packaging jewelry, personal accessories, small home goods, baked treats, or handmade gifts

Perfect for Mother’s Day, Father’s Day, birthdays, holidays, housewarmings, thank-you gifts, and sustainable gifting

Excellent option for retailers looking for creative, earth-friendly product presentation

MATERIAL & CARE

Material: 100% recycled cotton paper (tree-free, unbleached)

Printing: Hand screen printed

Dyes: Azo-free, low-impact dyes

Care: Store in a dry place; avoid prolonged exposure to moisture

Description

This nesting gift box set includes three graduated sizes designed to nest neatly for storage or be used individually for gifting and display:

Large: 5.5" × 5.5" × 2.5"

Medium: 4.5" × 4.5" × 2"

Small: 3.5" × 3.5" × 1.5"

Crafted from tree-free recycled cotton paper, the boxes are sturdy yet lightweight, with a smooth, natural finish. Hand screen–printed motifs add visual interest and artisanal character, making the boxes as meaningful as the gifts they hold. Produced by rural and low-income artisans in Northern India, each set reflects Fair Trade values and thoughtful craftsmanship.

How It's Made

The paper used for these boxes is crafted from 100% cotton hosiery waste — discarded fabric scraps from cotton garment manufacturing that are reclaimed and transformed into durable, tree-free paper. Artisans blend the cotton scraps with water to create pulp, which is then hand-formed into sheets using wire mesh screens. The sheets are pressed, dried, and finished without the use of chlorine bleach.

Once the paper is ready, artisans hand screen–print decorative motifs using azo-free dyes. A separate group of skilled makers then cut, fold, and assemble the paper into nesting boxes.

Produced by rural and low-income artisan communities in Northern India, this work operates within a Fair Trade framework that provides steady wages, safe working conditions, and long-term livelihood opportunities. By transforming textile waste into functional packaging, artisans create products that support both environmental responsibility and inclusive economic development.

Natural Variations

Due to the handmade nature of our products and variations in device screens, you may find slight variations in color and/or craftsmanship. Even if from the same dye lot, slight variations in color may occur. This is not a defect, but a unique feature of handmade goods.

Handcrafted By:

Handmade
Handmade
Natural Fibers
Natural Fibers

What Retailers Are Saying

Strong Sell-Through

"Love this brand and their deep commitment to fair trade practices throughout the supply chain, plus their cloth napkins are some of our BEST sellers!"

- Julio

Top Quality + Quick Ship

"The hand loomed runners are a customer favorite and top quality. They ship quickly, and we love working with this company supporting fair trade and selling these lovely products in our shop."

- Cher

Giftable Best-Sellers

"Sustainable Threads not only has great customer service, the quality of all their textiles is excellent. Their kitchen towels make perfect holiday and hostess gifts. Customers always rave about them."

-Lisa

Beautiful Craftsmanship + Great Price Points

"My customers love the quality of the linens, the background of supporting skilled women, and a price people can afford to shop at."

- Christine

Excellent Customer Service

"The Customer Service team was AMAZING!!!! They exceeded my expectations. Not only is the product beautiful, but packaged so well and ready for display. Communication was Fantastic!"

- Allison