Paper Art is a long-established medium-sized card and gift shop in the north London enclave of Swiss Cottage. Here, owner (since 1983) Rohit Patel shares some of the shop’s best-selling ranges.
Everyday
National Trust, Quentin Blake, Opium from Woodmansterne
“We do so well with Woodmansterne, across the board.”
Sara Miller London from The Art File and Jaz & Baz from Portfolio
“Sara Miller’s artwork on both these publishers’ ranges is stunning.”
Handmade/Hand-finished
Across the board from Five Dollar Shake
“Always so beautiful.”
Humour
Cloud Nine from Redback Cards
The New Normal from Woodmansterne
Gin & Frolics from Rosie Made a Thing
Recycled Paper Products from UK Greetings
Across the board from Pigment
“Humour is seeing us through this pandemic. Some of the designs are so appropriate.”
Art
Across the board from Museums & Galleries; Artists Cards; Canns Down Press; Art Angels
“People have used art cards to keep in touch.”
Children’s
Across the board from Rachel Ellen Designs
“Rachel Ellen’s designs really stand out for children’s age cards.”
Quentin Blake from Woodmansterne
“Just great artwork.”
Across the board from Hype and also UK Greetings
Giftwrappings
Across the board from Glick Designs
“I cherry pick from the wide selection of wrap that always has fresh designs.”
Gifts
Foldable bags, backpacks, face coverings from Eco-chic
“We do well with a spinner of these reasonably priced products.”
Plush from Jellycat
“Adorable creatures – you just look at them and laugh.”
Top: Paper Art’s Rohit Patel (centre) with Portfolio’s Jayne Diggory and David Corner at a PG Live exhibition.
