Next door to the Aardvark Printers in the Pico-Union district, is this amazing specialty paper shop that's been around since it was founded by two UCLA students in 1923.They have a divine selection of rare and hard to find art, stationary and writing papers around. If you're a fan of antiques and things still made by hand, you'll especially enjoy poking around the shelves here. There's so much to find at this unassuming little shop, you'll want to buy everything. I like to go just to look at some of the beautiful handmade papers, especially their collection from Japan.
If you're looking for paper for letterpress, watercolor or for simply divine writing paper and notecards, M&M is a retailer of exquisite Fabriano Roma hand made paper from Italy which is hands down my favorite for everything. Fabriano is the oldest paper mill in Europe, turning out paper like this since 1267. It's made from cotton, has a rich texture and weight, a pale rich cream color with deckled edges that give away its history. It comes in many sizes and weights and with unique matching envelopes.
Sure you can find many of these at other shops in the westside, but why pay twice the price?
2506 W 7th St
Los Angeles, CA 90057
(213) 387-4433
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