Is the art of engraving dead? If you asked Ted Harrington - the man behind
Terrapin Stationers - he would boldly, and probably explicitly, imply that it is indeed not - not even close.
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| Ted Harrington |
Mr. Harrington has been in the stationary business his whole life; from making dies as a child with his father to working on projects with the likes world renown designer Marc Jacobs. Ted and the whole team at
Terrapin Stationers carry on the long-forgotten tradition of 'fine-art stationary,' offering; engraved stationery, invitations, calling cards (raised printing), business cards, and note-cards – all stamped with a die on a Century-old Press.
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| Terrapin Stationers' printing equipment. |
Our friends at Life+Times recently sat down to chat with the designer about his business, his Manhattan factory, and his love for The Grateful Dead. To read the full interview
click here.
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| Business cards. |
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| Engraved notecards with Camo-lined kraft envelopes. |
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| Engraved notecards. |
[Photos courtesy of Life+Times and Terrapin Stationers]
