Introducing Amatruda Crest Writing Sheets - a timeless treasure that embodies elegance, sophistication, and a rich historical legacy. These 8.75" x 12.5" writing sheets with envelopes boast the crest of the Amatruda paperie, adding a touch of sophistication and history to your correspondence.

The earliest record of this exquisite paper dates back to the first years of the twelfth century when the countess of Sicily wrote a letter on this very paper. This evidence indicates that Amatruda paper was already widespread on the island during the Norman conquest, with workshops along the African coast and in Spain producing this extraordinary creation.

The Amalfitan people, present in Sicily and thriving in the main harbor and trade centers of Arabic caliphates, such as Alexandria, Cairo, Kairuan, and El Medhia since the tenth century, were the pioneers in mastering the manufacturing techniques of this exquisite paper.