[{"id":133743280202,"handle":"bookmarks","updated_at":"2021-10-22T18:46:36+02:00","published_at":"2019-06-05T13:34:35+02:00","sort_order":"created-desc","template_suffix":"","published_scope":"global","title":"BOOKMARKS","body_html":"\u003cp\u003eEach Growing Paper bookmark comes with twine, is packaged in a plastic sleeve with a plant me I grow sticker\u003c\/p\u003e","image":{"created_at":"2019-06-05T16:22:07+02:00","alt":null,"width":3024,"height":3780,"src":"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0045\/3882\/6826\/collections\/IMG_20190605_162037_674.jpg?v=1560618244"}},{"id":260669177930,"handle":"nostalgie","updated_at":"2021-10-22T18:46:36+02:00","published_at":"2021-04-06T11:10:41+02:00","sort_order":"manual","template_suffix":"","published_scope":"global","title":"NOSTALGIE","body_html":"\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\" data-mce-fragment=\"1\" data-mce-style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003eAlexander Maritz is a Cape Town based artist and photographer. He graduated from Stellenbosch University with a honours degree in Fine Art, specialising in the field of drawing and and mixed media. His ambition, experience and keen eye for detail comes to life in his beautiful works of art, which have enjoyed professional commisions and exhibitions over the past 10 years.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cbr data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\" data-mce-fragment=\"1\" data-mce-style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003eNostalgie presents a dreamy range of botanical drawings created by the talented Alex Maritz. Devoted to the flowers of our childhood, the concept seamlessly blends the realism of the colours with bold outlines and crosshatching (often found in Victorian botanical illustrations) to fuse old and new in a nostalgic range of beautiful seeded paper, 100% eco-friendly masterpieces.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cimg alt=\"\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0045\/3882\/6826\/files\/Alex_-_Photo_480x480.jpg?v=1617700044\" data-mce-fragment=\"1\" data-mce-src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0045\/3882\/6826\/files\/Alex_-_Photo_480x480.jpg?v=1617700044\" width=\"416\" height=\"413\"\u003e \u003cimg src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0045\/3882\/6826\/files\/Alex_Logo_480x480.jpg?v=1617700056\" alt=\"\" data-mce-fragment=\"1\" data-mce-src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0045\/3882\/6826\/files\/Alex_Logo_480x480.jpg?v=1617700056\" width=\"223\" height=\"223\"\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","image":{"created_at":"2021-04-06T11:13:22+02:00","alt":null,"width":1181,"height":1654,"src":"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0045\/3882\/6826\/collections\/image0.jpg?v=1617700402"}}]
Our seed paper bookmarks are printed with original artwork from South African illustrators and artists. Handmade from 100% recycled material, these eco-friendly bookmarks are embedded with seeds, so they can be planted to grow a variety of flowers, or herbs and vegetables.
A perfect gift for yourself or a friend who loves reading
This bookmark was designed by Cape Town-based artist and photographer Alexander Maritz as part of his Nostalgie range, which is a collection of botanical drawings devoted to the flowers of our childhood.
Bookmarks measure 55 x 100 mm. Each unit has a small hole and piece of twine, and comes with planting instructions, all packaged in a plastic sleeve.
