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Tree-Free Recycled Cotton Paper Notecards | Hand Screen Printed | Different Strokes

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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

Tree-free notecards made from recycled cotton paper

Crafted using upcycled, unbleached cotton scrap fabric

Size: 4" × 5" — classic note card size for everyday correspondence

Hand screen–printed with artisan-crafted motifs

Printed using azo-free dyes, safe and environmentally responsible

Blank inside — ideal for personal messages, thank-you notes, or gifting

Smooth, natural writing surface with subtle handmade texture

Boxed presentation with coordinating envelopes

Thoughtful gifting option for Mother’s Day, Father’s Day, birthdays, holidays, thank-you notes, housewarmings, and sustainable gifting

MATERIAL & CARE

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

Card size: 4" × 5"

Printing: Hand screen printed

Dyes: Azo-free, low-impact dyes

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

Description

These boxed notecard sets are designed for everyday correspondence and meaningful moments alike — ideal for handwritten notes, thank-you cards, short messages, or thoughtful gifting. The classic 4" × 5" card size offers ample writing space while remaining easy to mail, store, or include with gifts.

Each card is made from tree-free recycled cotton paper, created from upcycled cotton scrap fabric and left unbleached to preserve its natural tone and texture. The paper has a smooth yet organic feel that writes beautifully with pens, pencils, and markers.

The card fronts are hand screen–printed with artisan-crafted motifs, while the interiors are left blank for personal messages. Coordinating envelopes complete the set, which is thoughtfully boxed for presentation.

Produced by rural and low-income artisans in Northern India, these notecards support Fair Trade practices and dignified, skill-based employment. By transforming textile waste into functional paper goods, artisans create stationery that reflects both environmental responsibility and the enduring value of handmade craft.

How It's Made

These notecards are made from recycled cotton hosiery waste — discarded fabric scraps from cotton garment production — which are reclaimed and transformed into durable, tree-free paper. Artisans blend the cotton scraps with water until they form a fine pulp, adding azo-free dyes to create soft, natural tones.

Using wire mesh screens, artisans hand-form individual sheets by pulling the screens through vats of pulp. Once dried and pressed flat, select sheets are hand screen–printed with decorative motifs, while others are left plain to highlight the natural character of the paper.

The finished paper is then cut, printed, and assembled into boxed notecard sets by skilled artisans. This work supports rural and low-income artisan communities in Northern India, operating within a Fair Trade framework that prioritizes safe working conditions, fair wages, and long-term livelihood opportunities.

By transforming textile waste into thoughtfully designed stationery, these notecards create meaningful economic opportunity while reducing environmental impact.

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

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- Cher

Giftable Best-Sellers

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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