STORY
We are an independent, family-run studio creating illustrated stationery inspired by the natural world.
Drawing from botanicals, traditional motifs, and a slower approach to design, our work balances timeless craft with a modern, thoughtful approach.
Each piece begins with original illustration and is produced using carefully selected materials in collaboration with skilled local and international printers. Every item is inspected by hand, thoughtfully wrapped, and shipped directly from our studio.
We value long-lasting relationships with our customers and create our work with the hope that it will be used, kept, and returned to over time.
OUR FOUNDER
Meet Oana
From an early age, I was drawn to drawing, painting, and experimenting across different mediums, often creating with whatever materials were within reach.
Growing up, I collected greeting cards sent by family members living abroad and began painting cards of my own for friends and loved ones on special occasions. That early relationship with illustration and correspondence continues to shape my work today, where I blend analog and digital techniques through a thoughtful, process-driven approach.
After completing my Master’s degree in graphic design and leaving my full-time role, I began sharing my illustrations online in 2010. Since then, my work has evolved organically, leading to collaborations with respected brands and, eventually, the creation of my own stationery line.
In January 2023, I officially rebranded the collection as Botanica Paper Co. The name is derived from the Romanian term for botanical garden, Grădina Botanică, and reflects a long-held fascination with these spaces.
Botanical gardens have always inspired me. They are places of beauty, detail, and quiet wonder, where nature is observed, tended, and allowed to unfold slowly. That same spirit guides my work today, drawing from botanicals, nostalgia, and the folk motifs of my Romanian heritage.
My hope is that each piece can be enjoyed slowly, treasured, and shared, becoming a small but meaningful part of everyday life.
Warmly,
Oana Befort
Founder, Botanica Paper Co.
Behind the Work
Take a closer look behind the scenes to see how each piece comes together, from early inspiration and illustration to the careful production that brings our work to life.
