DESCRIPTION
A boxed set of writing paper from Rossi 1931, the family papermaker in Florence, Italy. Each sheet carries a classic Florentine bird design in rich color with touches of gold, letterpress-printed on 100% cotton paper. The envelopes are lined to match.
The heavy cotton paper takes ink well, so it’s a pleasure to write on with a fountain pen or a good ballpoint. Use it for letters, thank-you notes, or holiday letters tucked into Christmas cards.
For Christmas: An Italian Christmas gift for anyone who still writes letters, printed in Florence, Italy. It comes boxed and ready to give.
Specifications
Contents: 10 sheets + 10 lined envelopes, boxed
Sheet size: 6.25″ x 8.5″, 120 gsm
Material: 100% cotton paper
Made in: Florence, Tuscany, Italy
Workshop: Rossi 1931
Pattern: Florentine Birds — birds among scrolling foliage, from 15th–16th century Florentine designs
Care: Keep dry and out of direct sunlight
Sold as: One boxed set
Mixes with: Rossi Traditional Florentine Folded Cards and Florentine Notepad
Questions buyers ask
Will a fountain pen work on this paper?
The heavy cotton paper is made to take ink well. With a very wet nib, try a corner first.
What’s a good Christmas gift for someone who loves to write letters?
This set. It’s printed in Florence on cotton paper, comes boxed, and gets used rather than stored away.
Is this a good Christmas gift?
Yes. Rossi 1931 stationery is letterpress-printed by a family papermaker in Florence, Italy, in classic Florentine patterns. It makes an easy Italian Christmas gift for anyone who still writes by hand, and a natural stocking stuffer. Order by December 15, 2026 for ground shipping in time for Christmas, or add Florentine gift wrap at checkout and we’ll send it ready to give.
Is this a good Italian wedding gift?
It’s a thoughtful add-on rather than a main wedding gift. Pair it with a hand-painted Deruta serving piece, or give the couple a box of cards for their thank-you notes. For an heirloom gift, Biordi’s Classic Deruta and Murano glass are the better choice.
Is this a good housewarming or hostess gift?
Yes. It’s small, beautiful and useful, and it looks like Florence the moment it’s unwrapped. It’s an easy hostess gift that won’t go unused.
Why buy Italian gifts from Biordi rather than other retailers?
Biordi Art Imports has been San Francisco’s source for authentic Italian goods since 1946, and is a San Francisco Legacy Business. We import directly from Italian artisans and family workshops, including FIMA, CF Deruta, Pia Formato, Eugenio Ricciarelli, Susanna DeSimone, Geribi, Bucci Ceramiche, Ortigia Sicilia, Italesse and Salviati. Questions? Call (415) 392-8096 or email [email protected].
Can this be customized or personalized?
No. Rossi stationery comes as printed in Florence. For a personalized Italian gift, Eugenio Ricciarelli, FIMA, Pia Formato, Geribi and CF Deruta accept special orders on hand-painted ceramics. Call (415) 392-8096.
Artisan Story
Florentine paper — Decorated paper has been made in Florence since the Middle Ages. The patterns Rossi prints today date to the 15th and 16th centuries, first used to bind books and line boxes.
Rossi 1931, Florence — Antonio Rossi founded the company in Florence in 1931, and his grandchildren run it today. It began making fine Florentine stationery, popular with the British and American families living in Florence. Rossi still prints with traditional letterpress, which presses the ink into heavy cotton paper and leaves a design you can feel.
Recensioni
Ancora non ci sono recensioni.