Handmade & Recycled Paper
Our founding product and still our most important. Cotton-rag sheets in weights from 90 to 300 GSM acid-free, tree-free, and archival-quality. Available plain, coloured, textured, and embossed.
ABOUT US
We Have Been Making Things by Hand
Since Before It Was a Trend
Established In The Year 2000, Century Papers Is A Leading Manufacturer And Exporter Of Cotton-recycled Handmade Paper And Gift Paper Products In India. With A Large Production Capacity, We Are Equipped To Meet High-volume Requirements While Maintaining The Quality And Character Of Handmade Paper.
We Are Committed To Providing Good-quality Paper And A Wide Product Portfolio, Backed By Premium Quality, Competitive Pricing, Strong Brand Reputation, And Reliable Customer Service. Our Products Are Designed With Care To Meet The Expectations Of Customers, And We Direct All Our Activities Towards Delivering Consistent Quality And Satisfaction.
Moreover, We Follow Moral Business Policies And Complete Transparency In All Our Transactions To Build Healthy And Long-lasting Relationships With Our Customers. Our Growth And Accomplishments Have Been Supported By Continuous Guidance And Direction From Our Mentors, Whose Experience Has Helped Us Achieve Steady Development In The Market.
WHAT WE MAKE
A Complete Range Built from One
Honest Material
Our product portfolio spans twelve distinct categories, each grounded in the same philosophy: natural materials, artisan skill, no industrial shortcuts.
Plantable Seed Paper
Cotton-base paper embedded with wildflower, herb, vegetable, and specialty seeds. Used widely in sustainable stationery, event design, and corporate gifting.
Leather Journals
Full-grain leather-covered journals with handmade cotton-rag pages. Available in multiple closures bobbin elastic, key lock, wrap tie, embossed covers, and laser-engraved MDF.
Leather Bags
Tote bags, backpacks, and laptop cases in hand-stitched, vegetable-tanned leather. Built for daily use and designed to improve with age.
Paper Honeycomb Décor
Paper sculpture ornaments in 36 designs across 9 sizes (8 cm to 30 cm). Used extensively in home décor, retail display, and seasonal collections.
Lampshades
MDF and cord pendant lights with geometric string-art patterning. Minimalist yet distinctive.
Gifting & Packaging
Handmade paper cones, envelopes, pouches, and gift wraps — available plain or custom-printed.
Plantable Stationery
Seed-paper notebooks, greeting cards, bibles with leather covers, and artist sheets that grow after use.
Christmas & Seasonal Décor
Paper ornaments, honeycomb balls, and festive decorative objects for retail and gifting markets.
COMPANY
Century Papers at a Glance
Founded
1st January 2000
Paper-making traditions in the family since 1980.
Workforce
200+
Skilled artisans
Production Capacity
2 Lakh (200,000)
Sheets per month
Export Reach
20+ countries
Across Europe, North America, Australasia, and Southeast Asia
Distribution
Pan-India
Presence + direct international export
Certification
FSC
Certified sourcing
LEADERSHIP
The People Behind the Workshop
Naushad Kagzi
Director
Naushad Kagzi brings the weight of four centuries of craft heritage to every decision.
As a member of the Kagzi community the artisan class whose identity is synonymous with handmade paper, Naushad has devoted his career to ensuring that the craft of Sanganer continues to grow, evolve, and reach markets across the world.
He oversees production, quality, and the long-term integrity of the Century Papers standard.
Aqib Kagzi
Marketing Director
Aqib Kagzi leads Century Papers' commercial growth and international relationships.
With a deep understanding of both the craft and the global market for premium handmade goods, Aqib is the primary contact for export buyers, branding partners, and custom commission clients.
He is reachable directly at aqib@centurypapers.com and responds personally to all substantive enquiries.
“A sheet of our paper holds the memory of every hand that shaped it.
– Century Papers, Sanganer
We think that matters not just aesthetically, but ethically.”
OUR PROMISE
Four Things We Will Never Compromise On
Quality
We do not ship a sheet, a journal, or a bag that we would not keep ourselves. Every item is inspected by hand before leaving the workshop.
Transparency
We follow moral business policies and complete transparency in all transactions. Our pricing reflects real production costs. Our certifications are audited and documented.
Craft Heritage
We are custodians of a tradition that is over 400 years old. We will not cut corners that damage the craft, even if doing so might improve short-term margins.
Sustainability
Cotton-rag sourced from post-consumer textile waste. No chemical bleach. Solar-dried sheets. Biodegradable packaging. These are not marketing choices, they are how the work has always been done.
Worldwide
Why Buyers in 30+ Countries
Choose Century Papers
We do not compete on price with industrial producers. We compete on authenticity, consistency, and the kind of relationship a buyer can only have with a maker not a manufacturer.
01·
Pure Cotton & Natural Fibre
Every sheet we make is tree-free. Our base material is post-consumer and plant fibre materials that produce a stronger, more durable, more beautiful sheet than wood pulp, and carry a fraction of the environmental burden.
02·
FSC Certified Sourcing
For any component that falls within FSC scope, we source only certified material and maintain chain-of-custody documentation. Our certification is audited annually and available on request we do not make claims we cannot substantiate.
03·
Consistent Export Quality
We have shipped to buyers across North America, Australasia, and Southeast Asia. Each order is packed and documented to meet international import standards. Our record on delivery accuracy and damage rates is the reason most clients become repeat buyers.
04·
Full Custom Capability
Colour, texture, weight, size, seed embedding, embossing, screen printing, foil we accommodate specification-level customisation across most product categories. Minimum order quantities are discussed per project. Samples are always available before commitment.
05·
Artisan Welfare First
Our craftspeople are paid above minimal benchmarks and work in conditions we would be comfortable showing any buyer. Fair-practice sourcing is not an add-on at Century Papers it is a precondition of how we operate, and has been since our founding.
06·
Responsive Direct Trade
No agents, no intermediaries. You correspond directly with the workshop, which means faster sampling, clearer specification, and a pricing structure that reflects actual production costs rather than a chain of margins. Most enquiries receive a substantive response within one business day.
