HANDMADE PAPER JEWELRY CRAFTED IN MALLORCA
I am Alejandra Epifani, industrial designer and founder of Cartonpia, a handmade and sustainable jewelry store in Mallorca, specialized in creating unique pieces. In 2012, after a time away from design, I rediscovered my creative life through recycling, creating recycled paper jewelry and sustainable accessories.
Rescuing papers and cartons, in a self-taught way, I developed an ethical and sustainable jewelry. A metamorphosis from the fragile to the eternal. Thus, the basis of my workshop is the creation of unique jewelry with an artisanal footprint, the transformation of discarded materials into luxury jewelry. This is how this adventure continues, with my family, near almond trees and sheep, in my sustainable jewelry workshop in Mallorca.
I recover unused paper, such as cardboard, magazines, and more, to make recycled paper jewelry, committed to the environment.
The pieces are ecological, colorful and light jewelry, resistant to wear, protected with insoluble varnish. Although they should not be submerged, drying them quickly helps to maintain their durability. The color comes from the tint of the paper, text or images printed on it, and combinations of layers result in visual blends or vibrant lines of color. Each piece is very resistant to humidity, they are carefully protected with an insoluble varnish. Even so, it is advisable not to immerse them and, in case they get wet, it is advisable to dry them.
Each piece is handmade, using eco-friendly materials whenever possible, in a handcrafted design with recycled materials and ethical approach. Perfection in tactile, visual and hardness quality is always pursued. Ecological and biodegradable materials are used whenever feasible. Handcrafted design with recycled materials.
Cartonpia revalues craftsmanship and the entire handmade process. Paper jewelry that transmits emotions, with its own identity, and represents the true essence of sustainable jewelry. With passion and delicacy, unrepeatable in every gesture. Paper jewelry, full of time, heart and mind of a craftswoman, who transmits her emotions in the process… filling each piece with its own identity.
