Founded by Zenas Crane in 1801, Crane Stationery grew from a small paper mill along the Housatonic River into a distinctly American maker known for handmade paper and enduring craftsmanship. Its artisans continue producing personalized stationery for people marking important occasions, using traditional methods that have also served historic American moments such as the Statue of Liberty’s inauguration.
Carriage House PaperFounded in 1975 by Elaine and Donna Koretsky, Carriage House Paper is a Brooklyn hand-papermaking studio that makes handmade paper and supplies papermakers with the equipment and materials to make their own. Its fully equipped facility also hosts small workshops, private instruction, studio rentals, and artist collaborations. The company’s work is closely tied to the Koretskys’ international research into traditional papermaking, including the International Paper Museum directed by Donna.BROOKLYN, NY
Documents and Designs, LTDFrom its Lake George, New York base, Documents and Designs creates hand-made, customizable stationery for weddings and other special events. In business for two decades, the company draws on traditional, contemporary, and culturally inspired design while also creating new pieces to suit a customer’s specific needs. Its custom wedding certificates are printed on heavy-weight, acid-free watercolor paper with archival inks.QUEENSBURY, NY
Forage Paper CoFounded in 2015 by illustrator Christina Chun, Forage Paper Co. creates whimsical stationery and paper goods that turn hand-painted scenes of nature and everyday life into cards and thoughtful gifts. Rooted in the New York metropolitan area, the company prints and hand-assembles every product in its U.S. studio, and its work is now carried by more than 250 retailers worldwide. Chun’s illustration background includes work for The New York Times, the Los Angeles Times, Stanford University, and two published children’s books.
Distinctive Stationery Baltimore, IncDistinctive Stationery Baltimore makes handmade padded and hardboard document holders, wire-o notebooks, and custom stationery using traditional techniques and equipment dating to 1917. New to the internet in 2021, the women-owned and women-managed company hand-assembles its custom products in the United States, with options such as silk moiré liners and foil-stamped or embossed logos. Its notebooks pair leatherette covers with purpose-printed planning pages, while its document holders can be tailored to fit one or two documents.BALTIMORE, MD