Ola

Katy Goutefangea founded Ola, a British paper goods brand, in 2013. Ola’s focus is on everyday items with an emphasis on craft, quality and traditional manufacture. They work exclusively with UK makers.

Each item is a celebration of pattern and simplicity. Informed by elements of architecture and abstract geometry, and inspired by artists such as Sol Lewitt, Anni Albers and Donald Judd.

Using age-old processes, such as stitching instead of glueing and ink laid with a roller, each piece has an individual distinction, charm and character that can only come from traditional craftsmanship.

Ola paper goods are either made at their studio or by local manufacturers - all are made with patience and dedication to detail. Materials are carefully selected and thoroughly tested.

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Pink+White Flat-Lay Notebook [A5 size]

£12.00

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Blue+White Flat-Lay Notebook [A5 size]

£12.00

Grey Flat-Lay Notebook [A5 size]

£12.00

Navy Flat-Lay Notebook [A5 size]

£12.00

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