I really have never been a big fan of designer wrapping paper, or personalized stationery, but this place makes you want to start hand-writing personal messages to friends. Kami has some of the most beautiful papers and gifts that have to do with this type of hobby. Cool notepads, pens, and stationery sets. It’s a great place to find a nice, unique gift for someone that seems to have everything, or just get something for yourself to resurrect the lost art of handwriting and personal contact.
Arabella G.
Place rating: 5 Melbourne, Australia
As someone who keeps every card and letter they’re given, I firmly believe that a beautiful card is an investment. And if you’re after a beautiful card in Melbourne there is no place better to go than Kami, meaning ‘paper’ in Japanese. A card, paper and stationery retailer specialising in absolutely beautiful Japanese inspired and locally designed wares, Kami is one of Fitzroy’s most magical little boutiques. From the omnipresently beautiful window displays — rendered in paper of course! — to the incredibly vast range of cards on offer, Kami is an aesthete’s dream. I spent far too long to confess at Kami yesterday choosing a card for a loved one and settled on one of Kami’s ‘Katazone’ square cards with an abstract floral motif individually printed on the card. At around $ 5 — 8 a pop Kami’s cards aren’t cheap but considering how beautiful and bespoke they are, they’re a virtual bargain.
Kate D.
Place rating: 5 Melbourne, Australia
The Terada Mokei cards are amazing. Now that’s paper stationary which is innovative and plays with the form. Kami is all about that. You don’t necessarily need to use nice paper or cards, but presents always look so much more special when they’re covered in something beautiful. Also, people keep good cards, and if you’re name is inside one of those, they’ll remember that the person who gave it to them thinks that they’re special and it may just seal the bond between you. Why just use the same old crap? This store is full of fun little elements like the evolution erasers(monkey to man shapes) or the Kyouei Design cube letters. And then Girl of All Work page friends to keep you in place in the cutest way. There are cards for absolutely every occasion here and they look fantastic. A great place to honour the person you’re giving it to.