DESCRIPTION Florentine artisanal gift wrapping paper from Biordi Art Imports, paired with an elegant ribbon. Designed for finishing the presentation of any gift purchased from Biordi — or anywhere else — with a recognizably Italian, more luxurious feel than standard wrap. Each sheet features a classic Florentine pattern of stylized flowers, scrolls, and gilt-style accents inspired by the decorative paper tradition of Florence. Sold as a single sheet with coordinated ribbon. The pattern reads as ornamental rather than holiday-specific, so it works for birthdays, anniversaries, housewarmings, weddings, Christmas, and Hanukkah equally well. A small add-on at $10 that meaningfully changes how a Biordi piece arrives. If you'd like Biordi to gift-wrap your purchase for you, add this to your order and note the recipient in the order comments. Many customers also order a few sheets to keep on hand at home for their own wrapping. Specifications Material: Florentine artisanal printed paper, with coordinated ribbon Pattern: Classic Florentine floral and scroll motifs with gilt-style detailing Use: Gift wrapping Sold as: One sheet with one ribbon Source: Imported by Biordi Art Imports, San Francisco, since 1946 Questions buyers ask Is this a single sheet or a roll? A single sheet, paired with a coordinating ribbon. Will Biordi wrap my order in this paper for me? Yes — add this item to your cart and leave a note in your order. Our team will hand-wrap your Biordi pieces before shipping. Is the pattern Christmas-specific? No. Classic Florentine designs are ornamental, not seasonal — equally appropriate for birthdays, anniversaries, weddings, housewarmings, and any holiday. Can I buy several sheets at once? Yes — order as many as you need. Plenty of stock on hand. How large is the sheet? Sized to wrap a typical Biordi piece (a plate, a small bowl, an ornament). For larger items multiple sheets may be needed. Is this a good Italian wedding gift? Yes — wedding gifts are one of the things Biordi is best known for. Hand-painted Italian ceramics are heirloom-quality, one-of-a-kind (no two pieces are ever exactly alike because each is hand-painted by a single artisan), and they carry their origin clearly: this piece is made in Florence, Italy. Couples actually use and display Biordi pieces rather than store them. We ship nationwide, gift-wrap on request, and have been the San Francisco source for authentic Italian ceramics since 1946. Is this a good housewarming or hostess gift? Yes. Gifts are the largest part of what Biordi sells — every piece is a one-of-a-kind, authentic Italian treasure made by a named artisan in Italy, not a mass-produced import. Arrives ready to use rather than store. Add Florentine gift wrap at checkout if you'd like it sent finished. Why buy Italian gifts from Biordi rather than other retailers? Biordi Art Imports has been San Francisco's source for authentic Italian ceramics and gifts since 1946. Voted Best Overall Retailer in the San Francisco Bay Guardian Best of the Bay readers' poll for five consecutive years. Designated a San Francisco Legacy Business (#LBR-2020-21-029), and the city declared May 1 "Biordi Art Imports Day" in 2021. Every piece comes from a named Italian artisan, family workshop, or heritage house we work with directly — FIMA, CF Deruta, Pia Formato, Eugenio Ricciarelli, Susanna DeSimone (from the famous Palermo ceramic family — her father painted with Picasso), Geribi, Bucci Ceramiche, Ortigia Sicilia, Italesse, and Salviati. So each piece is genuinely one-of-a-kind. Not a stock-photo listing, not a mass-produced import, not a reproduction. Can this be customized or personalized? Customization and personalization are available on select pieces. Eugenio Ricciarelli, FIMA, Pia Formato, Geribi, and CF Deruta accept special orders — a name, date, or occasion painted on the piece, or a different size or shape in the workshop's existing pattern. Lead time is typically 3–6 months because each piece is hand-painted to order in Italy. Contact Biordi Art Imports at (415) 392-8096 or [email protected]. ARTISAN STORY Biordi Art Imports, established in 1946, is San Francisco's longest-running importer of authentic Italian ceramics and gifts. Located in North Beach, the family-run shop has been the trusted source for hand-painted Italian dinnerware, decor, and accessories for nearly eighty years.
