About US

What do we do:

Papyrus is dedicated to the high-quality crafty products that are inspired by artists around the world. We are also consistently increasing the standard of our design and bring the consumers to the whole new world of greeting cards, physically and virtually.

Why we do it:

We not only want to keep the traditional and unique paper products. At the same time, we are evolving in design by bring the best products to market with our passion for fine craftsmanship and artistry in the digital world too.

Who we do it for:

Today, our attention to high quality and the finest details remains unparalleled as we strive to inspire our customers to express themselves beautifully and to connect with each other by celebrating the joy of everyday.

Legends say that hummingbirds float free of time, carrying our hopes for love, joy, and celebration. The hummingbird’s delicate grace reminds us that life is rich, beauty is everywhere, every personal connection has meaning, and that laughter is life’s sweetest creation.

1980

1950: Starting as small family business of importing unique fine paper products from Europe.

1973: Officially starting Papyrus in 1973 in Berkeley, California.

1980: The company began to make domestic production of Papyrus products.

1991: Dominique Schurman became the CEO of Schurman Fine Papers and Papyrus, with around 37 stores around the nation, profit of $10 million per year.

2005: The company operated around 146 Papyrus retail shops.

2009: Papyrus’s parent company, Schurman Retail Group, purchased all 36 American Greetings retail shops. A number of these stores were eventually rebranded as Papyrus stores.

2020: All 260 remaining Papyrus and other Schurman retail stores would be closing. Some of the stores been picked up by Paper Source by early 2020.