story of isthispaper

我們的故事，源自一次令人震撼的經歷。

我們的創作旅程，最初是從真皮工藝開始的。當時，我熱愛皮革，欣賞它的質感和延展性，認為它是創作的最佳材料。然而，一次挑選皮料的經歷，徹底改變了我的想法，也改變了我的人生方向。

那天，我精心挑選了一塊小羊皮，店主誇我眼光好，說這塊皮相對完整，保存得很好。她一邊檢查皮料，一邊隨意地指著說：「這是手，這是腳，這是被切斷的尾巴。」她的語氣輕鬆，但我的心卻被震撼得無法言喻。這張皮革，原本只是我眼中的創作材料，但那一刻，它變成了一副血淋淋的動物殘骸。

雖然當時我已經逼不得已買下了那塊皮革，但這件事深深烙印在我的心中，讓我開始反思：難道我的創作，必須以生命為代價嗎？是否存在一種更好的材料，既能實現我的創作夢想，又能避免對生命的傷害？
帶著這個疑問，我開始廣泛地尋找替代材料。經過無數次的嘗試與失望，我最終發現了一種特殊的材質——可水洗牛皮紙。

這種材質看似簡單，但卻充滿潛力。它以天然植物纖維製成，不僅環保，還擁有令人驚歎的耐用性和延展性，甚至能承載複雜的工藝製作。它的特性讓我激動不已，我開始將過去的工藝技術應用於這種材質，探索它的極限，並以此為基礎，創作出一系列全新的作品。

正因如此，「紙造可能 isthispaper」，這個名字承載了我的創作理念：用紙探索更多可能性，也象徵著一種態度——每個人都可以走出自己的道路，用獨特的方式創造屬於自己的可能性。

品牌理念

> 創作與純素：
我們堅持選用可持續發展的材料，像是擁有FSC™和OEKO-TEX® STANDARD 100認證的可水洗牛皮紙，減少對動物和環境的傷害，讓創作與純素共存。

> 生活與挑戰：
不斷挑戰材料的極限，在生活上尋找靈感，突破傳統設計思維，探索更多紙的可能性。

> 自我表達：
我們相信，每個人都可以用自己的方式創作，不必追隨他人的腳步，勇敢地走出屬於自己的道路，創造屬於自己的故事。

isthispaper不僅是一個品牌，更是一個關於可能性的探索。我們希望每一件作品都能陪伴你，隨著使用時間的推移，留下專屬於你的痕跡。每一道皺紋，都是你生活的記錄；每一處褶皺，都是你記憶的刻痕。這些物品不僅是設計，更是你與生活之間的連結。

我們的故事，從反思開始，以創造延續。讓我們用設計記錄時間，用時間成就永恆。

The story of isthispaper began with a moment of profound self-reflection.

My creative journey started with leather craftsmanship. I was deeply passionate about leather, admiring its texture and versatility, believing it was the best material for my creations. But one day, during a routine leather purchase, everything changed.

That day, I carefully selected a piece of lambskin. The shop owner praised my choice, noting its excellent quality and completeness. As she inspected it, she casually pointed and said, “This is the hand, this is the foot, and this is the severed tail.” Her words were nonchalant, but they struck me like a thunderbolt. What had always been just a material in my eyes suddenly transformed into the remains of a once-living creature.

Though I still purchased the leather that day, the experience left an indelible mark on me. I began to question: Must my creations come at the cost of life? Was there a better material that could fulfill my creative aspirations without causing harm?

With these questions in mind, I embarked on a journey to find alternative materials. After countless trials and frustrations, I finally discovered something extraordinary—washable kraft paper.

This material, though seemingly simple, was full of possibilities. Made from natural fibers, it was eco-friendly, durable, and versatile enough to support complex craftsmanship. Its potential excited me. I began applying my leatherworking techniques to this material, pushing its limits, and soon, I created a new line of designs rooted in this discovery.

This is why I named my brand “isthispaper”. The name embodies my philosophy: to explore endless possibilities with paper while embracing an attitude of individuality and creativity. It’s a reminder that everyone can carve their own path and create their own unique possibilities.

Our Brand Philosophy

> Sustainability and Ethics:
We are committed to using sustainable materials, such as FSC™ and OEKO-TEX® STANDARD 100 certified washable kraft paper, reducing harm to animals and the environment while allowing creativity and sustainability to coexist.

> Innovation and Challenge:
We constantly test the limits of materials, breaking traditional design boundaries, and exploring new possibilities, letting the material inspire our creativity.

> Self-Expression:
We believe everyone can create in their own way. You don’t have to follow others—be bold, forge your own path, and tell your own story.

isthispaper is more than just a brand; it’s an exploration of possibilities. We hope every piece we create will accompany you, evolving over time and leaving traces unique to you. Every crease tells a story of your life; every fold is a mark of your memory. These objects are not just designs—they are connections between you and your journey.

Our story began with reflection and continues with creation. Let’s capture time through design and transform it into something eternal.