KoiKoi Paper Co.
Vendor
Hi there! We are KoiKoi Paper Co, specializing in high-quality Japanese stationery such as pens/fountain pens, ink, notebooks, stickers, washi tape, and other accessories. We even carry Mino Washi paper, traditionally made and UNESCO recognized! We aim to make Japanese stationery and craftsmanship more accessible to our Tampa Bay community, with personally curated products.
Callie Hamrick
As long-time stationery nerds, my husband Brian and I loved the idea of getting to share our hobby with the world. Japanese stationery has always been top quality, and after getting to explore Japan and its many stationery shops, we decided to make the leap and open our own here in Florida. Ever heard of Hanafuda cards? They are gorgeous traditional Japanese playing cards featuring beautiful artwork based on the months of the year. In fact, Hanafuda cards were Nintendo's main product when they began in 1889. The term "Koi-Koi" comes from a game played with these cards, and is uttered when a player wants to continue the round and potentially win more points. It means "come on!" This phrase "Koi-koi" became a household staple for us. We use it to encourage ourselves to do hard things, to take a risk, or to double down on a decision. It's only fitting that our small-business venture would take on the name.
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