Behind the bloom.
1. Material Alchemy
Every piece begins with luxury Italian crepe paper.
Dye: Emmeli dyes her paper by hand, creating the unique vibrant aesthetic that defines her work.
Paint: Pastels, watercolours, and acrylics add delicate detail and depth.
Varnish: A whisper-thin layer for texture and permanence — heirloom art that outlives fresh flowers.
No two sheets are ever the same.
2. Free-cut Sculpting
Emmeli rarely uses patterns for commissions.
She begins by taking precise measurements and researching each flower’s structural composition—its spiral, petal count, and natural gesture. With this knowledge, she free-cuts every element by hand, blade guided by observation and instinct.
This technique demands exceptional skill and grants complete creative freedom—the result is a collection of blooms where no two are alike in form, volume, or expression.
For clients requiring exact replicas across installations, Emmeli can create custom patterns — ensuring consistency while preserving the handcrafted soul of each piece.
3. Structural Poetry
Wire skeletons give leaves and stems lifelike sway.
Paper-mâché thorns are sculpted one-by-one — sharp, tactile, dangerous.
Stems are wrapped in dyed crepe for seamless flow.
Nothing is mass-produced. Nothing is repeated.
4. Final Curation
All commissions are styled for optimum sculptural effect — designed to read as stand-alone artworks that can be hung on the wall as confidently as displayed in a vase. For installations, Emmeli styles in-situ, responding to light, architecture, and negative space to maximise dramatic presence.
Each piece is unique — a permanent work of art, never a reproduction.
Featured Products
These graceful handmade paper daffodils capture the delicate beauty of early spring.
Each flower is individually hand-cut, painted, and shaped in my studio, featuring subtle colour variations — from crisp white with sunny yellow centres to vibrant golden yellows with warm orange-red trumpets.
Perfect for bringing long-lasting cheer to your home, these paper narcissus will bloom all year round without watering.
Details:
Set of 3 stems
Hand-painted Italian crepe paper
Wired stems with hand-crafted leaves
Approx. height: 50cm
One-of-a-kind piece
Each flower is unique. Slight variations in colour and form make every set truly special.
This bold and theatrical Parrot Tulip captures the extravagant beauty of the classic parrot variety. Each petal is individually hand-cut, painted, and carefully shaped to create the signature frilled, feathered, and twisted look that makes parrot tulips so distinctive.
The rich flame orange tones with deep red accents give this piece incredible depth and vibrancy. Perfect as a dramatic standalone stem or grouped in a modern arrangement.
Details:
Single stem
Approx. height: 50 cm
Hand-painted Italian crepe paper
Wired stem with one large leaf for natural movement
One-of-a-kind – slight variations make each flower unique
This sculptural paper Parrot Tulip is a statement piece that lasts forever and never wilts.
This large, sculptural paper rose is one of my signature pieces. Each petal is individually hand-cut and delicately shaped to create a soft, natural bloom with incredible realism.
Crafted from high-quality Italian crepe paper with wired stems and hand-made leaves, these roses have a graceful, lifelike presence that lasts forever.
Available in multiple colours — please select your preferred shade at checkout.
Details:
Single stem
Approx. height: 50 cm
Double layered Italian crepe paper
Wired stem with natural movement
Handcrafted leaves
Perfect as a standalone statement piece or grouped in arrangements. Because each rose is handmade, slight variations in form and colour make every piece unique.
A vibrant, hand-sculpted Icelandic Poppy made from premium 60g fine Italian crepe paper.
This cheerful bloom features delicate layered petals and a detailed centre, perfectly capturing the wild, airy beauty of real Icelandic poppies.
Each stem stands approximately 50cm tall with a flower head of 10–12cm. The green stem may vary slightly in shade, making every piece unique.
Details
Material: 60g Fine Italian crepe paper
Height: 50cm
Flower head diameter: 10cm
Lead time: 1–2 weeks (made to order)
Ideal as a single sculptural stem or in small groupings for a fresh, modern statement.
Handmade in North London by Emmeli Kimhi.
Slight natural variations occur with every piece.