The Artists' Collection is a celebration of creativity, imagination, and the beauty of handmade craft. Created for artists, dreamers, and anyone who delights in the art of making, the Artists' Collection invites you to slow down, draw, write, and reconnect with the joy of creation, together. The Artists' Collection is handmade and one of a kind, crafted with care, creativity, and a deep reverence for sustainable artistry.Every creation is made from natural fibres such as banana, pineapple, and elephant grass, which carry the touch and care of our artisans. For those who create, imagine, and build worlds by hand, the Artists Collection is an invitation to explore, experiment, and express your creativity on sustainable, handmade paper. Whether you are an emerging artist, designer, or visual storyteller, this collection offers tools, inspiration, and a platform to bring your ideas to life.
Discover the perfect way to start your journey with the Artist Collection. The Starter Pack is a selection of essentials to introduce you to Karatasi Collective
The Artists' Playground
For those who create, imagine, and build worlds by hand, the Artists Collection is an invitation to explore, experiment, and express your creativity on sustainable, handmade paper. Whether you are an emerging artist, designer, or visual storyteller, this collection offers tools, inspiration, and a platform to bring your ideas to life.
A selection of handmade notebooks made with care from banana fibre, pineapple leaf fibre, elephant grass, rainwater, and the sun. Each notebook is hand-pulped, naturally dried, and entirely unique. Write in spirals, sideways, in large handwriting. Doodle, draw symbols, and map your thoughts visually. It is yours. To keep. To shape. To return to.
The A3 notebook is for visual storytelling. This limited edition notebook is designed to hold your most ambitious creations. Perfect for visual mapping, illustration, or poster-sized journaling, it also works brilliantly as a fun on-the-go portfolio. Take it with you when you are walking about, or showcasing your work. Each notebook comes in three fibre variations: banana, pineapple leaf, and elephant grass, making every piece unique and full of character.
Not all notebooks are the same, and not all creators work in the same way. The Imaginarium is your companion for mapping ideas, weaving stories, and capturing inspiration wherever it strikes. This hybrid notebook blends structure and freedom, offering pages for sketches, notes, mind maps, and creative experiments. Perfect for visual thinkers, planners, and dreamers alike, it adapts to your creative rhythm. Each notebook is handmade in three fibre variations: banana, pineapple leaf, and elephant grass, making every piece unique and full of character. Take it on the go, on your walks, to your studio, or use it as a playful portfolio for showcasing your ideas.
A Canvas for Imagination. Loose sheets of handmade paper, infused with banana, pineapple, or elephant grass fibres, waiting for your creativity. Available in various sizes, these pages are perfect for sketching, writing, experimenting, or layering into mixed-media creations. Each sheet is unique, textured, and full of character, ready to hold whatever your imagination conjures.
A versatile A5 Pouch to carry, store, or gift your creative ideas. Handmade with care from sustainable natural banana fibre, reinforced with recycled cardboard for sturdiness, and finished with wooden accents and natural sisal. The pouch is designed to safely store your creative treasures, from sketches and notes to paint swatches and idea drafts. Perfect for: Carrying sketchbooks, call cards, or letters on the go.
Transform paper into stories, art, and connection. Each card surface, crafted from sustainable banana, pineapple, or elephant grass fibres, comes with accompanying handmade sheets to glue onto your cards, giving you endless possibilities to design, layer, and personalise. This kit is a portal for playful creation, a way to gather friends, share ideas, and co-create. Turn each card into a mini masterpiece, exchange, gift, or play together, and let your artistic expression spark conversations, laughter, and connection.
A set of blank cards, each made from handmade paper infused with banana, pineapple, or elephant grass fibres. Perfect for drawing, writing, or creating personalised messages, these cards invite you to explore your imagination and make something unique. Ideal for gifting, sharing, or sending a little joy during the holiday season, each card becomes a small canvas for creativity, a way to connect, and a keepsake to treasure.
Capture your fleeting ideas, sketches, or inspirations in these handcrafted Little Note Keeper boxes. Perfect for quick thoughts, visual doodles, or bursts of creativity, whether you’re at home, in the studio, or on the go. Each box is lovingly handmade from sustainable natural fibres, including banana, pineapple, and elephant grass, and reinforced with recycled cardboard for sturdiness. Inside, you’ll find a collection of recycled and handmade paper sheets in soft off-white and warm brown tones.
With your Karatasi creations, you gain access to:Immersive soundscapes. Musical soundscapes accompany your drawing, painting, and colouring. Visual and imaginative experiences that blend craft, culture, and storytelling.
Join us on a creative journey. Co-Design: Test prototypes, share feedback, and help shape future creations. Early Access: Be the first to explore new products and tools. Collaborate: Share your designs or artwork and create with us. Community: Connect with other artists and celebrate creativity together.
Available for a limited time only as part of our exclusive early release, this is a one-time opportunity to get your hands on the first edition of the Artists' Collection. Our pre-order window runs from 15 October to 10 November. Orders placed during this period will be carefully prepared and dispatched to arrive by the first week of December, giving you plenty of time to enjoy the collection or send it as a gift for the festive season.