Decorative'Decorative' is really a catch-all term - any paper can become decorative depending on how it is used. In this section, we present a wide range of papers spanning the globe - from traditional Japanese papers to Italian papers with renaissance patterns to colored translucent sheets from France to handmade Nepalese papers. Please note the papers in this section are just a small part of the thousands of 'decorative' papers we carry. If you don't see the paper that you're looking for, please contact us and ask us to help in your search.
Asamashi
Aurora
Bertini
Chiri
Corkskin
Cromatica
Crystal Metallic
Dragon
Echizen Washi
Evanescent
Fabrique
French Marble
Gan Handmade
Gmund Creative System
Heather
India Silk
Indian Flower
Indian Pebble
Indian Ravine
Indian Wave
Japanese Cane
Jian Handmade
Karakusa
Mirricard
Nepalese Hand Dyed
Ning Handmade
Ogura
Paper to Go
Pearl Kuzuryu
Pique
Pleat
Plike
Richard de Bas Florale
Slalom
Sorbet
Stardream
Stardream Chiara
Stardream FUSE
Tairei
Tamashiki
Tanabata
Tassotti Decorative Patterns
Thai Banana
Thai Handmade
Thai Kozo
Thai Lightweight Petal Paper
Thai Mango Leaves
Thai Reversible
Thai Tamarine
Thai Unryu
Thai Unryu w/ Gold
Waffleweave
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For just under 1500 years, Japan has been producing handmade paper in a volume and variety that is second to none. Washi is the Japanese term for paper produced in the traditional manner. Paper exists harmoniously, and essential to life, and the Japanese have long cherished and respected the handmade sheet. Legion Paper is proud to offer dozens of different papers from Japan. Below is an overview of some of the papers we offer. For more information on these or other Japanese papers, please contact us This is a smooth one-sided sheet with straw inclusions. A wonderful decorative paper; laser compatible. Made of kozo/sulphite; neutral pH.
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Surface
Weight
Size
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Sheets
90gsm
31x43
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Aurora is a luxurious new line created exclusively for Legion Paper. Aurora has a fabric-like feel and a subtle glistening effect. A perfect choice for printing, invitations, announcements and many other decorative uses.
Made in Italy, Bertini papers were inspired by traditional Florentine designs of the Renaissance This range also includes contemporary alternatives with more modern and innovative subjects as well. Bertini papers sometimes include the use of powdered gold, which is unique to these papers. The sheets are produced by offset printing techniques. This process can include up to six colors plus the use of powdered gold which is added in the final printing stage and is unique to Bertini papers.
These beautiful handmade papers are considered the ultimate environmentally friendly paper made using natural materials like jute, flowers, grass, silk, bark, wool, straw, and cotton threads, banana, rags and other organic & recyclable materials. No trees are taken down and no environmentally hazardous materials are used in manufacturing handmade papers. These Japanese handmade papers are wood- and chemical-free and hence are quite eco-friendly.
Take a look at the newest papers in our collection: GAN, JIAN and NING.
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Surface
Weight
Size
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Sheets
Light Speckled
37gsm
23x35.5
Heavy Speckled
37gsm
25x38
This exciting decorative paper is handmade in Portugal of thin layers of natural cork laminated to a coated, colored base paper. Corkskin is used for end papers, book covers as well as for many decorative purposes. It makes an interesting surface for silkscreening and rubber stamping. While the cork is neutral pH, the base paper is not. Cork, the outer bark of the cork oak tree, protects the tree throughout its nearly 500-year lifespan. A renewable, organically grown material, cork has been harvested for many centuries.
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Inspired by the glassblowers of Murano Island, Venice, Crom?ca is a substantial yet translucent paper with a frosted surface and a range of eleven bright, saturated colors, as well as Extra White. Crom?ca is also available in four pastel shades.
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Legion's exclusive Eastern Decoratives Collection consists of eight families of paper featuring unique embossed designs and metallic color combinations. Legion sourced these papers from the far corners of world to bring you a range of papers never before seen.
This dazzling collection will revolutionize and enhance any project including packaging, announcement converting, decorative wrap and envelope conversion.
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Legion's exclusive Eastern Decoratives Collection consists of eight families of paper featuring unique embossed designs and metallic color combinations. Legion sourced these papers from the far corners of world to bring you a range of papers never before seen.
This dazzling collection will revolutionize and enhance any project including packaging, announcement converting, decorative wrap and envelope conversion.
For just under 1500 years, Japan has been producing handmade paper in a volume and variety that is second to none. Washi is the Japanese term for paper produced in the traditional manner. Paper exists harmoniously, and essential to life, and the Japanese have long cherished and respected the handmade sheet. Legion Paper is proud to offer dozens of different papers from Japan. Below is an overview of some of the papers we offer. For more information on these or other Japanese papers, please contact us Another unique and interesting decorative paper. Echizen Washi is available in dozens of patterns with a variety of inclusions and surface embellishments, patterns, fibers and inclusions. The images shown are just a few of the dozens of colors and patterns we have available.
Evanescent is a modern paper with a powerful personality, derived from a highly innovative concept. Evanescent is a new translucent material line (18 lb.) that is light and precious, gleaming and iridescent. Made up of 4 rich, daring colors and 5 light, luminous colors, all transparent, the range includes a dazzlingly white Pearly, as well as Silvery and Titanium . All these colors have pretty irisdescent glints, due to very fine interferential pigments, which catch the light and add an unexpected touch to the paper?s color. Revolutionary and completely new, Evanescent is used as invitations, cards, greeting cards, flyleaves and interleaves in annual reports and brochures.
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Legion's exclusive Eastern Decoratives Collection consists of eight families of paper featuring unique embossed designs and metallic color combinations. Legion sourced these papers from the far corners of world to bring you a range of papers never before seen.
This dazzling collection will revolutionize and enhance any project including packaging, announcement converting, decorative wrap and envelope conversion.
Machine marbled in France on an ingres or bond paper base stock. The wonderful patterns of these papers iriginate from the 15th and 16th centuries when marbling was first invented in Persia. Centuries later, the French perfected the process and used it extensively in the 18th and 19th centuries for endleafs and outer bindings of books. There are three basic formations: ?Marble?, ?Swirl? and ?Feather?
These beautiful handmade papers are considered the ultimate environmentally friendly paper made using natural materials like jute, flowers, grass, silk, bark, wool, straw, and cotton threads, banana, rags and other organic & recyclable materials. No trees are taken down and no environmentally hazardous materials are used in manufacturing handmade papers. These Japanese handmade papers are wood- and chemical-free and hence are quite eco-friendly.
Take a look at the newest papers in our collection: GAN, JIAN and NING.
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Color
Surface
Weight
Size
Quantity
White
18 gsm
27.5" x 53.1"
White
55 gsm
12" x12"
A small family-owned paper mill in the Bavarian Alps, Gmund offers some
of the most unique papers in the world. We are proud to offer
many papers from their range, as well as the ability to create custom
papers for you.
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Various
Various
Various
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Legion's exclusive Eastern Decoratives Collection consists of eight families of paper featuring unique embossed designs and metallic color combinations. Legion sourced these papers from the far corners of world to bring you a range of papers never before seen.
This dazzling collection will revolutionize and enhance any project including packaging, announcement converting, decorative wrap and envelope conversion.
Indian papers are some of the strongest papers in the world. They do not use cotton linters, but rather refurbished cotton rags. They are predominately used for stationery and invitations, but are also used for drawing as well as for the decorative arts. The papers of India are as diverse and colorful as the culture that produces them. As the gateway to the East, India's papermaking has been influenced by many cultures, including those of Nepal, Korea, Japan, China, Italy and England. India Silk is a soft, supple handmade paper with a smooth shimmering surface. Made from a mix of cotton and silk, these papers enhance any scrapbooking and stamping project.
Indian papers are some of the strongest papers in the world. They do not use cotton linters, but rather refurbished cotton rags. They are predominately used for stationery and invitations, but are also used for drawing as well as for the decorative arts. The papers of India are as diverse and colorful as the culture that produces them. As the gateway to the East, India's papermaking has been influenced by many cultures, including those of Nepal, Korea, Japan, China, Italy and England. A wonderful handmade paper. The 100% cotton colored base sheet has flower petal inclusions.
Indian papers are some of the strongest papers in the world. They do not use cotton linters, but rather refurbished cotton rags. They are predominately used for stationery and invitations, but are also used for drawing as well as for the decorative arts. The papers of India are as diverse and colorful as the culture that produces them. As the gateway to the East, India's papermaking has been influenced by many cultures, including those of Nepal, Korea, Japan, China, Italy and England.
Indian papers are some of the strongest papers in the world. They do not use cotton linters, but rather refurbished cotton rags. They are predominately used for stationery and invitations, but are also used for drawing as well as for the decorative arts. The papers of India are as diverse and colorful as the culture that produces them. As the gateway to the East, India's papermaking has been influenced by many cultures, including those of Nepal, Korea, Japan, China, Italy and England.
Indian papers are some of the strongest papers in the world. They do not use cotton linters, but rather refurbished cotton rags. They are predominately used for stationery and invitations, but are also used for drawing as well as for the decorative arts. The papers of India are as diverse and colorful as the culture that produces them. As the gateway to the East, India's papermaking has been influenced by many cultures, including those of Nepal, Korea, Japan, China, Italy and England.
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For just under 1500 years, Japan has been producing handmade paper in a volume and variety that is second to none. Washi is the Japanese term for paper produced in the traditional manner. Paper exists harmoniously, and essential to life, and the Japanese have long cherished and respected the handmade sheet. Legion Paper is proud to offer dozens of different papers from Japan. Below is an overview of some of the papers we offer. For more information on these or other Japanese papers, please contact us This exotic paper is created from woven yarns of rope and straw which are laminated to a base paper. Excellent for lampshades, wall coverings and decorative uses.
These beautiful handmade papers are considered the ultimate environmentally friendly paper made using natural materials like jute, flowers, grass, silk, bark, wool, straw, and cotton threads, banana, rags and other organic & recyclable materials. No trees are taken down and no environmentally hazardous materials are used in manufacturing handmade papers. These Japanese handmade papers are wood- and chemical-free and hence are quite eco-friendly.
Take a look at the newest papers in our collection: GAN, JIAN and NING.
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Color
Surface
Weight
Size
Quantity
White
40 gsm
27.5" x 53.1"
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For just under 1500 years, Japan has been producing handmade paper in a volume and variety that is second to none. Washi is the Japanese term for paper produced in the traditional manner. Paper exists harmoniously, and essential to life, and the Japanese have long cherished and respected the handmade sheet. Legion Paper is proud to offer dozens of different papers from Japan. Below is an overview of some of the papers we offer. For more information on these or other Japanese papers, please contact us This is a colored base stock with a white ?Karakusa? pattern throughout the sheet. (?Karakusa? means ?winding plant?.) This sheet?s pattern consists of various spirals which take their shape from vines and other natural forms. Available in white, cream, green and purple.
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Surface
Weight
Size
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Sheets
Cream
90gsm
31x43
White
90gsm
31x43
NEW! The Mirricard Range consists of nine colors available in both a 12pt (270gsm) card stock and a thinner 4pt (100gsm) known as Mirriwrap . A 16pt (370gsm) card stock is also available in silver only. Mirricard can be printed using a variety of processes such as letterpress, screenprinting, offset, foil stamping, embossing and debossing.
Printing Tips using Litho Inks
Lokta paper is made using centuries old process that begins with the bark of a high mountain bush, called Lokta. The Lokta, daphne plant), grows wild in forests between 1,200 & 3,000 meters altitude. The plant self-regenerates making it a renewable non-timber forest product. The bark is collected from the high mountain forest bushes and carried back to villages; the distance traveled may often be a several days' walk. The bark is boiled and cleaned, then beaten with wooden mallets to produce the fiber pulp. The pulp is then mixed with water and poured into a floating frame. It is sun dried to produce sheets of crisp long-fiber paper. The finest of the paper is then transported to the different parts of Kathmandu where skilled craft workers produce stationery, cards and gifts. The Lokta paper is renowned for its exceptional durability and unique texture. Due to the high length to width ratio of lokta fiber, the paper has a remarkable tearing strength. In addition, Lokta paper withstands insects and temperature extremes. In Nepal, handmade Lokta paper continues to be used for the preparation of manuscripts, land registration and legal documents, for which durability over many generations is a fundamental requirement. This single product produces income for three distinct groups: the collectors of the bark, the farmers who make the pulp and paper, and the craft workers who produce the finished product. For the collectors and farmers, this is often the only income generating activity in their mountain homelands.
These beautiful handmade papers are considered the ultimate environmentally friendly paper made using natural materials like jute, flowers, grass, silk, bark, wool, straw, and cotton threads, banana, rags and other organic & recyclable materials. No trees are taken down and no environmentally hazardous materials are used in manufacturing handmade papers. These Japanese handmade papers are wood- and chemical-free and hence are quite eco-friendly.
Take a look at the newest papers in our collection: GAN, JIAN and NING.
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Available Sizes, Weights and Formats
Color
Surface
Weight
Size
Quantity
White
18 gsm
27.5" x 53.1"
These beautiful handmade papers are considered the ultimate environmentally friendly paper made using natural materials like jute, flowers, grass, silk, bark, wool, straw, and cotton threads, banana, rags and other organic & recyclable materials. No trees are taken down and no environmentally hazardous materials are used in manufacturing handmade papers. These Japanese handmade papers are wood- and chemical-free and hence are quite eco-friendly.
Take a look at the newest papers in our collection: GAN, JIAN and NING.
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Natural
108gsm
25x37
For just under 1500 years, Japan has been producing handmade paper in a volume and variety that is second to none. Washi is the Japanese term for paper produced in the traditional manner. Paper exists harmoniously, and essential to life, and the Japanese have long cherished and respected the handmade sheet. Legion Paper is proud to offer dozens of different papers from Japan. Below is an overview of some of the papers we offer. For more information on these or other Japanese papers, please contact us This Japanese paper has a fibrous and silvery glitter effect. The sensuous sheet is excellent for invitations, scrapbooks, cards and more! Laser compatible. Available in four colors.
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Legion's exclusive Eastern Decoratives Collection consists of eight families of paper featuring unique embossed designs and metallic color combinations. Legion sourced these papers from the far corners of world to bring you a range of papers never before seen.
This dazzling collection will revolutionize and enhance any project including packaging, announcement converting, decorative wrap and envelope conversion.
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Legion's exclusive Eastern Decoratives Collection consists of eight families of paper featuring unique embossed designs and metallic color combinations. Legion sourced these papers from the far corners of world to bring you a range of papers never before seen.
This dazzling collection will revolutionize and enhance any project including packaging, announcement converting, decorative wrap and envelope conversion.
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Plike, from
"Plastic-like," is an innovative, unique product with a smooth,
pleasant touch evocative of plastic and rubber. It is intended for
those designers who look for new sensations and sensuous inspirations! Plike is the ecological answer to industry's use of plastic material, offering the simplicity and versatility typical of paper.
Typical Applications
include all text and cover applications, bookbinding, folders, announcements, invitations, luxury packaging, and boutique bags. Plike can also replace plastic or
rubber-like material lamination, binding labels, and tags.
Richard de Bas is a French mill that makes handmade paper in the tradition of 15th century papermaking. The paper is made by hand, one sheet at a time from cotton rags (an eco-friendly 'recovered material') and pure water. With a wonderfully textured surface and four deckles, each sheet is as stunning to the touch as it is to the eye.
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Surface
Weight
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White w/Floral Inclusions
180gsm
22.5x30.75
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Legion's exclusive Eastern Decoratives Collection consists of eight families of paper featuring unique embossed designs and metallic color combinations. Legion sourced these papers from the far corners of world to bring you a range of papers never before seen.
This dazzling collection will revolutionize and enhance any project including packaging, announcement converting, decorative wrap and envelope conversion.
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Color is the key ingredient, and often, the inspiration for almost any great design scheme. The introduction of ?Sorbet?, the cool & delicious color collection from Legion Paper, will help shape that vision. This product is now available in eight striking colors in text and cover as well as a spectacular range of bright duplex variations. Also available is a set of companion envelopes in three sizes. Sorbet is a terrific choice for countless applications including greeting cards, invitations, brochures and packaging ? but also open your eyes to the excitement that this paper can bring to your next creative project.
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Stardream is an elegant range of metallic and pearlescent mica-coated paper. The range's 32 colors were expressly created to meet the more sophisticated trends of fashion.
Available in full sheets, cut sheets and matching announcement size envelopes. Stardream is two-sided and is offset, laser and inkjet compatible.
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Envelopes
all avail. colors
120gsm
#10
all avail. colors
120gsm
20 Wallet
all avail. colors
120gsm
6.5? Square
all avail. colors
120gsm
A-10 Vertical
all avail. colors
120gsm
A-2
all avail. colors
120gsm
A-6
all avail. colors
120gsm
A-7
Amber
8.5x11
Anthracite
120gsm, 28
8.5x11
Sheets
all avail. colors
120gsm, 285gsm
20x28.125
all avail. colors
120gsm, 285gsm
28.375x40.125
all avail. colors
120gsm, 285gsm
6x9
all avail. colors
120gsm, 285gsm
8.5x11
Amethyst
120gsm, 285gsm
8.5x11
Antique Gold
120gsm, 285gsm
8.5x11
Aquamarine
120gsm, 285gsm
8.5x11
Bronze
120gsm, 285gsm
8.5x11
Citrine
120gsm, 285gsm
8.5x11
Copper
120gsm, 285gsm
8.5x11
Coral
120gsm, 285gsm
8.5x11
Diamond
120gsm, 285gsm
8.5x11
Emerald
120gsm, 285gsm
8.5x11
Gold
120gsm, 285gsm
8.5x11
Jupiter
120gsm, 285gsm
8.5x11
Kunzite
120gsm, 285gsm
8.5x11
Lapislazuli
120gsm, 285gsm
8.5x11
Malachite
120gsm, 285gsm
8.5x11
Mars
120gsm, 285gsm
8.5x11
Onyx
120gsm, 285gsm
8.5x11
Opal
120gsm, 285gsm
8.5x11
Quartz
120gsm, 285gsm
8.5x11
Rose Quartz
120gsm, 285gsm
8.5x11
Ruby
120gsm, 285gsm
8.5x11
Sapphire
120gsm, 285gsm
8.5x11
Serpentine
120gsm, 285gsm
8.5x11
Silver
120gsm, 285gsm
8.5x11
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Stardream is an elegant range of metallic and pearlescent mica-coated paper. The range's 32 colors were expressly created to meet the more sophisticated trends of fashion.
Available in full sheets, cut sheets and matching announcement size envelopes. Stardream is two-sided and is offset, laser and inkjet compatible.
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Stardream is an elegant range of metallic and pearlescent mica-coated paper. The range's 32 colors were expressly created to meet the more sophisticated trends of fashion.
Available in full sheets, cut sheets and matching announcement size envelopes. Stardream is two-sided and is offset, laser and inkjet compatible.