The Most Beautiful Artisanal Wrapping Paper

Gift-giving takes place throughout the entire year to mark holidays, birthdays, and special occasions alike. But the beauty of a gift is often in the packaging, and the right wrapping paper makes all the difference. Our editors' picks will help you get professional-quality results. Over the years, we've wrapped all kinds of boxes, bags, and bundles with paper—and, consequently, had the opportunity to shop from the best. Follow their sources and you'll find a worldwide supply of designs: From Nepal, the renewable Lokta plant's long fibers are remarkably strong, giving Lokta paper its durability and luxurious feel in hand. Stone paper is water-resistant, recyclable, reusable, and it cuts with ease. Many of these exemplary rolls support local artisans and their age-old textile techniques. Chiyogami is a luxurious hand-printed paper using the Japanese silk-screen technique. Meanwhile, indigo textiles from West Africa can be replicated on paper in the same experimental patterns. And for the finishing touch? Add embellishments in the form of gift tags, ribbon tied into bows, and other toppers.

Since we love wrapping gifts as much as we love giving them, we've rounded up the best artisanal wrapping paper options you can buy right now. Shop some of our favorites here for wrapping gifts of all shapes and sizes in all styles. Gifts wrapped in a beautiful paper become keepsakes all their own, but even just a bit of patterned or textured paper, thoughtfully cut and folded, can transform any plain package into a fitting surprise.

So, whether you're celebrating a holiday, a birthday, an anniversary, or giving a gift just because, these pretty rolls of paper will help take your present to the next level.