Entrancing Middle Eastern design cues, vibrant multi-coloured print and reusable trimmings: the warm and embracing atmosphere radiating from this elegant paper bag by luxury packaging specialist Rissmann, made with paper from James Cropper, delivers an exotic charm.

Considered the most famous collection of short stories in Arabic, “One Thousand and One Nights” has greatly influenced the Western imagination. The stories have given life to an entire narrative universe that has inspired, over the years, not only art and literature but also cinema, fashion and the world of furniture and design.

With its magical Arabian Night inspiration, the bag design is a celebration of an Arabesque decoration style characterised by intertwining plants and abstract curvilinear motifs, played on intense red, blue and green hues with contrasting pink highlights. Shades of beige, recall the Middle Eastern deserts, and gold embossing with the special triangular prism-shape, adds a notable touch.

In a true expression of eco-conscious design, not
only is the bag made with 100% PCW recycled paper from the Rydal Packaging Collection, the paper carrier is also recyclable and biodegradable. The fine woven ribbon handles are also made from FSC-certified paper, the cotton tassels are reusable and the print is mineral oil free.

With an eye for the big picture, this bag design has a timeless appeal, and is a tribute to the natural world.