Grottescherie

Ornaments with a history

Contemporary paper objects, antique inspiration

Extraordinary prints

Drawn directly from the original sources: prints and books from the lesser-known corners of art history

Un libro con copertina decorata in bianco e marrone, mostrato in posizione verticale su un tavolo, circondato da altre riviste e libri.

Handcrafted stationery and paper goods

All products are made to order, using carefully selected materials

Custom work & personalisation

Looking for a bespoke piece or a special gift? Get in touch.

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Prints

Stationery and accessories

Handbound notebooks & sketchbooks

Prints

Grottescherie prints are designed to highlight the original graphic works at their finest. Printed on fine paper and carefully restored to reveal their full detail.

Stationery & accessories

Contemporary paper goods inspired by antique sources: bookmarks, stickers, postcards and cards featuring unique prints, all handmade and carefully packaged.

Handbound notebooks & sketchbooks

Handcrafted notebooks, journals and sketchbooks, featuring original prints and fine decorative papers. All with exposed bindings, sewn for maximum durability.

Reviews

Rating: 5 out of 5.

Simple, exquisite, and beautifully packaged. Very happy with my purchase

— Nelson

Rating: 5 out of 5.

Beautiful prints, excellent customer service, thank you so much. A+++

— Karla

Rating: 5 out of 5.

assolutamente bellissimi !!! comprerei sicuramente di nuovo

— Caterina

Rating: 5 out of 5.

Beautiful and great quality! Love it

— Emily

Ornaments with a history

Find out more

Grottescherie is a visual research, graphic design and handmade stationery project based in Milan. Dedicated to the ornamental, historical and obscure, it brings together prints and illustrations sourced from books, catalogues and collections, carefully restored and reworked before being printed on high-quality, tactile, archival paper.

Alongside prints, we create hand bound notebooks, bookmarks and other paper goods inspired by grotesque and decorative traditions. Our prints and handmade objects form a collection of original, accessible pieces designed to be collected, gifted and used.