Words for the women we love
In a beautiful series for International Women’s Day, our Papier pals share a few words for the mothers, sisters and friends who have truly shaped them. Little tributes to lift each other up and celebrate one another, today and every day.
Bloom Together: Liv & Dom
The sisters and artists have created a special notebook for IWD. For this and every new design sold from their collection in March, we donate 100% of profits to Women for Women International.*
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“Having you as a twin sister is having a soulmate.”
Liv and Dom are ceramicists and illustrators who create in unison from their cosy home studio in East Sussex. Their free, playful style celebrates the female body and its many forms.
Preeya, on her cousin, SandhyA
"My cousin Sandhya is a complete inspiration and joy to be around. She is fiercely loyal, eternally optimistic and lights up the room."
Preeya works for Women for Women International, our chosen charity partner for IWD 2022.
Lucy, performance marketing manager, on her mum, Lara
My mum is the kindest, most loving, selfless person I know and absolutely my best friend. She always finds a way to fill the lives of everyone around her with warmth and love.
Mine, senior community executive, on her mother-in-law, Mary
“Mary has become a mother figure to me while I'm away from my family in Turkey.”
"Whenever I visit my partner’s family house, I’m always struck by how Mary’s art background and passion for creativity has an influence on every corner of her home – from the hand-painted plates dinner is served on, to the steel sculptures in her garden. She inspires me to see beauty in less traditional forms.”
James, creative director, on his best friend, Roxy
“I met Roxy in the first year of secondary school. I think we were both late and sat at the back of the class together. We’ve both gone through huge life events and she’s always been there, dependable and full of love.”
Alice, junior creative artworker, on her colleagues & friends, Georgia & Dafne
"It’s so comforting to go into the office and feel like I actually have a bond with the girls I spend 40 hours of my week with. Dafne and Georgia are so supportive of my work and who I am as a person. I am grateful to have met them."
Felicity, people director, on her best friend, Kitty
“What I love about Kitty is how supportive she is and willing to champion me. When I lost my Dad in 2014, she was an absolute rock.”
We’re basically a book club of two and can discuss Sally Rooney characters or Hilary Mantel's Cromwell to great lengths. I could pull out a whole host of books that Kitty has got me, including some that were sent from when she was working in Spain with the note: 'Contact for explanation of choices.’ Legend material.”
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