Kamipaper

Kamipaper Handmade less waste blank notebooks using recycled, upcycled and offcut waste materials.

Thank you so much 𝕻 𝖆 π–Œ π–Š 𝕸 𝖆 π–˜ 𝖙 π–Š 𝖗 π–˜ for a wonderful zine filled weekend! Grateful to everyone who came and supported...
03/09/2026

Thank you so much 𝕻 𝖆 π–Œ π–Š 𝕸 𝖆 π–˜ 𝖙 π–Š 𝖗 π–˜ for a wonderful zine filled weekend! Grateful to everyone who came and supported, to friends coming to say hi and to my supportive and lovely mates Kayla δΉ‹ for sharing a table and bringing the jokes. As you can see from the photo that Jordan took of us, we had a time! In awe of Jordan and their gadgets and looking forward to the next ziine fair πŸŽƒ

𝕻 𝖆 π–Œ π–Š 𝕸 𝖆 π–˜ 𝖙 π–Š 𝖗 π–˜ zine fairs are wholly independent and self run, they don't take sponsorships from big companies and want to remain independent and free so please consider donating to them (link in their bio) so that they can continue doing these amazing zine fairs πŸ’ž

Zines bonanza incoming this weekend, I'll be tabling with my blow water zinester buddies Kayla δΉ‹ . Look forward to seein...
27/08/2026

Zines bonanza incoming this weekend, I'll be tabling with my blow water zinester buddies Kayla δΉ‹ . Look forward to seeing peeps there, bring us snacks πŸ™ƒπŸ«Ά

𝕻 𝖆 π–Œ π–Š 𝕸 𝖆 π–˜ 𝖙 π–Š 𝖗 π–˜ Zine Fair hosted at South London Gallery
Our biggest fair of the year! Two full days of zines, workshops and independent publishing highlights at South London Gallery. Don't miss this chance to connect with creators and explore the world of zines. Browse 40 publishers' tables plus 40+ titles on our communal table, work from small presses and independent makers all in one room. On Saturday we're running our Publishing Practices Workshop for zine makers of all levels.

πŸ“†β±οΈ 29 Aug 2026, 11am-6pm 30 Aug 2026, 11am-5pm
πŸ“ South London Gallery 65 Peckham Rd, London SE5 8UH

πŸŽƒPublishersπŸŽƒ
AiRiji Manga
BOOKS
Breakdown Press
BUNNY BISSOUX
CAMP!
Caterpillar Press
Coastal Lines Press: Zines from Gaza
Colossive Press
Decadence comics
Disability Action Research Kollective
Dudley Dream Em-Dash
Ex-Zine Editor
Famicon Express
Fortified Journal
HomoPleasure Collective Taipei
How to catch a pig
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🧡Nokshi Katha ZineπŸͺ‘So grateful to have met  a few years ago and learning about Nokshi Katha. After joining 2 terms of he...
25/08/2026

🧡Nokshi Katha ZineπŸͺ‘

So grateful to have met a few years ago and learning about Nokshi Katha. After joining 2 terms of her Nokshi Katha workshops at St Margaret's House, we have finally collaborated together to create this zine to showcase this Bengali heritage craft of storytelling through needle and threads.

This zine gives you an introduction to Nokshi Katha and showcases 5 Nokshi patterns. As we would really love for you to try it out, we have included a piece of upcycled fabric that has a sample border for you to try out.

This zine will be debuting this weekend at the amazing 𝕻 𝖆 π–Œ π–Š 𝕸 𝖆 π–˜ 𝖙 π–Š 𝖗 π–˜ zine fair 🎊

πŸ“†β±οΈ Sat 29th Aug, 11am-6pm
Sun 30th Aug, 11am-5pm
πŸ“ South London Gallery
65 Peckham Road, London SE5 8UH

You can also reach out to us if you'd like to purchase a zine.

This zine has been a wonderful collaborative community project, so and I are thankful to: Vera, P R Kaur Gibbons / ΰ¨ͺΰ©€ ਆਰ ΰ¨•ΰ©Œΰ¨° ਗਿਬਨਜ਼, St Margaret's House, all the community Nokshi Katha workshop participants, Zine Mela & MAZZOTTI BOOKS

A5 Landscape, 24 pages
Edition of 100 (numbered)
Printed by: NewmansPrint
Text: kamipaper
Photos, Nokshi Drawings & Design Layouts: kamipaper
Cover Embroidery & Bengali Handwriting:
Fabric Embroidery: Vera Beining P R Kaur Gibbons / ΰ¨ͺΰ©€ ਆਰ ΰ¨•ΰ©Œΰ¨° ਗਿਬਨਜ਼ kamipaper
Handbound & Stitched: kamipaper

🧡Celebrating Nokshi Katha at St Margaret's House πŸͺ‘Nokshi Katha, an embroidery art/craft form originating from Bangladesh...
27/07/2026

🧡Celebrating Nokshi Katha at St Margaret's House πŸͺ‘

Nokshi Katha, an embroidery art/craft form originating from Bangladesh, is a meditative and beautiful storytelling craft using upcycled old clothes and fabrics and the pieces are mostly passed down through generations.

For 10 weeks in Spring, a group of woman met up weekly to learn Nokshi Katha and each of them embroidered their own textile piece on the theme of Women Empowerment, facilitated by The group created a supportive and happy space to share stories, culture and skills.

We got to showcase our textile pieces at St Margaret's House on the 25th July 2026, where there were drop in workshops, which the women peer taught participants Nokshi Katha patterns and a Mehndi table. It was a wonderful day of celebration for the group amongst friends and the public, and we all wore sari.

My piece was inspired by all the women I met weekly for 10 weeks, I always felt supported, warm and safe with them so I want to dedicate my piece to them. Each set of hands are of the women in different stages of stitching, surrounded by a decorative supportive Nokshi Katha circle.

Textile artworks by:
Alison Hui
Jenny
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Magpie Cassidy
Sabiha
kamipaper
2-Y-bah
Anwara
Vera
P R Kaur Gibbons
Manju
Kritika
Rayla

Big love to & Sarah for bringing us together and nurturing us to create and make lovely memories together, the group hopes that this is just the beginning of our Nokshi Katha journeys πŸ’—

Next Sat 25th July 2026, I'll be exhibiting my embroidery piece alongside an amazing bunch of women whom I got to spend ...
17/07/2026

Next Sat 25th July 2026, I'll be exhibiting my embroidery piece alongside an amazing bunch of women whom I got to spend 10 weeks with at .margarets.house, come along and see our textile pieces, have a natter or even try some nokshi katha embroidery 🌞
margarets.house : A day of celebrating Nokshi Katha embroidery as a heritage craft of solidarity, connection and storytelling in this collaborative group exhibition and drop-in workshop.

Originating from Bangladesh, Nokshi Katha or β€˜Kantha’ embroidery is one of the oldest forms of embroidery in the world. It is a beautiful and meditative craft which upcycles old cloth and materials such as saris into elaborate and brightly coloured embroidered pieces. This exhibition and workshop will showcase Nokshi Katha embroidery skilfully crafted by a group of women as part of the Nokshi Katha embroidery course at St Margaret’s House. The group meet weekly for 10-weeks, facilitated by sustainable fashion and textile designer Many members of the group have never partaken in Nokshi Katha embroidery previously, but through the course have become skilled embroiders and developed a love for the craft. Like many textile traditions, Nokshi Katha celebrates the creativity and resourcefulness of women gathering in community. Over the term, the group have created a supportive space of sharing stories, cultures and skills, making both collective and individual pieces that express hope and solidarity. The theme of this summer term is 'Women's Empowerment'.

Participants of the course will display their Nokshi Katha textile pieces as part of the exhibition in The Chapel.

There will also be a drop-in workshop between 12noon-4pm where you can learn how to stitch using Nokshi Katha embroidery methods, peer-taught by the participants of the course. If you would like to attend the workshop please book a free 1-hour slot ticket, although you may stay longer if you wish.

No experience is necessary. All materials will be provided, but you are also welcome to bring your own fabric or clothes to stitch onto. Link in bio.

Just restocked some kamipaper zines and upcycled notebooks at  a lovely independent community East London bookshop with ...
11/07/2026

Just restocked some kamipaper zines and upcycled notebooks at a lovely independent community East London bookshop with zines, secondhand books and a community open access riso printer πŸŒžπŸ“šπŸ’ž

kamipaper will be back at Bowfest: Bow Road Makers Market this Sat 20th June 2026, 11am-4pm at  Been making up the zine ...
16/06/2026

kamipaper will be back at Bowfest: Bow Road Makers Market this Sat 20th June 2026, 11am-4pm at

Been making up the zine and sleeves for Wing Wah Bing Sutt and you'll also find Lucky Cooking Wheel, vol 2 zine by which I contributed a 'disaster' cooking story. These fresh zine babies as well as my upcycled notebooks and badges will be available on the day 🌞

πŸ“† Sat 20th June 2026
⏰ 11am-4pm
πŸ“ Courtyard, 181-183 Bow Road, London E3 2SJ
🎟️ Free entry

Sharing some cards that were made at the workshop that I held  in April, I'll be back there again facilitating on Tues 2...
11/06/2026

Sharing some cards that were made at the workshop that I held in April, I'll be back there again facilitating on Tues 23rd June, 6-7.30pm if you're interested in joining a chill and friendly workshop 🌞

♻️ Join us on a meditative and hands on craft workshop where you’ll create your own unique greeting card by weaving upcycled sweet/snack wrappers on to the cover.

🍬 We will be using wrappers that I have saved from going into landfill, letβ€˜s appreciate the wrapper packaging designs by giving them a second life. You’re welcome to bring your own clean sweet/snack wrappers to use on your card, be it for the design, nostalgia or culture feels.

πŸ“ The People’s Letters Bookshop, London E2 9RA
πŸ“† Tues 23rd June 2026
⏰ 6-7.30pm
🎟️ Tickets on Outsavvy link in bio!

Beginner friendly
Suitable for ages 11+
All materials will be provided but you’re welcome to bring your own clean sweet/snack wrappers to use.

About the facilitator:
kamipaper is an upcycle bookbinder, community artist and arts facilitator. They care about the environment, sustainability and are interested in the East and South East Asian (ESEA) diaspora stories, where they weave bits of their British ESEA culture into their works when possible. They have made a zine about a family-run Chinese takeaway in East London and was a community co-curator for Nana’s House – an interactive East London living room installation at London College of Fashion in 2023.

Fell walks & cuddles with lambs, checking off fells every time I visit πŸŒžβ˜”οΈ Rested in nature and back to the city life.
10/06/2026

Fell walks & cuddles with lambs, checking off fells every time I visit πŸŒžβ˜”οΈ Rested in nature and back to the city life.

Yesterday I had the pleasure to facilitate my upcycle weaving x bookbinding workshop for  students, thank you so much  f...
30/05/2026

Yesterday I had the pleasure to facilitate my upcycle weaving x bookbinding workshop for students, thank you so much for inviting me and for giving me space to share my practice and notebooks.

Like a proud parent, I'm showing off all their amazing upcycled notebooks, thanks for spending a morning crafting with me 🌞

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