Jean Bowker has created a whole range of eco-friendly hand-made paper by using an unusual raw material - the Soft Rush, Juncus Effusus, which grows widely in damp places.

Rush paper is very special - it is a strong paper with a fibrous texture which retains the essence of the plant.

The paper is hand-made in Jean's own workshop using the traditional mould-and-deckle process: as a result, every sheet is unique - even the smell of the paper is evocative of the moor and mountain from which it comes.

Other materials such as grasses, bracken and leaves are used in the process of creating these very special papers.

The paper is excellent for printing using Jean's aquatint etching techniques shown elsewhere on this website, and the Celtic motifs and lettering shown on these pages (which is only a small selection of those available) are produced using these very techniques.

From this paper comes an expanding range of products: albums, in a range of sizes - specialised boxes - a wide variety of cards - and of course the paper itself.

As the paper is strong but much lighter than mass-produced paper, the products are inexpensive to post and make ideal gifts to send to friends and relatives at home or abroad.

Large Keepsake Albums

These hardback albums are available with random pages in a wide variety of finishes which can be personalised with Celtic designs or Initials, this album is extremely popular as a wedding, Christening or other commemorative gift, and makes a particularly special photo album. See below for samples of standard designs, or please contact us for special designs.

Size ca. 285mm X 230mm (11in x 9in)

Price
£45.00 incl. shipping.

Keepsake Booklets

Beautifully-produced, these attractive booklets make ideal presents. They are available with a random selection of pages and front covers, all hand-made and etched. See below for samples of the available designs.

Size ca. 120mm x 135mm
(4.75 x 5.25 in)

Price £7.50 including shipping.

Octagonal Box

Size ca 150mm X 150mm (6 X 6 in)

Depth about 30mm (ca 1.25 ins)

Price: £7.50 each including shipping.

Large Square Box

Size ca 130mm X 130mm

Depth about 30mm (ca 1.25 ins)

Price: £6.50 each including shipping.

Small Square Box

Size ca 80mm X 80mm

Depth about 30mm (ca 1.25 ins)

Price: £5.50 each including shipping.

A delightful range of cards using the hand-made rush paper individually etched with aquatint prints of flowers or celtic designs.
Blank inside for your own message, these cards are ideal any occasion.
Cards can also be commissioned with your preferred design and message inside (minimum order 20) and could
make a very special invitation for a christening or wedding, for example.

Gaelic Motif - typical images

Leaf Motif - typical images

A selection of the aquatint etched designs used on
the covers of the Keepsake Albums, Booklets and Gift Boxes.

The designs, created, etched and printed by the artist, include spiral and knotwork Celtic patterns from the 6th to 10th centuries and Scottish wildflower motifs. There is also a complete set of initials woven into Celtic designs which can be used to personalise the gift.



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jean@tscart.co.uk

The Square Cottage, Roshven, Lochailort, Scotland, PH38 4NB
Telephone (United Kingdom) (0)1687 470268