Paperolle Reliquaries, Floral

Description & French Phrases

A round, lidded reliquary box made of antique papers that display a pattern of dark red and green flowers and leaves below a golden ribbon. Inside lies an ink print and the French words “L'Amitié" ; "Bonheur" ; "Naturelle et Bienveillante" ; "confiance."

The French script is meant to convey a message to a beloved one—Friendship, Hapiness, Natural and Benevolent, and Trust.

*Each box is entirely handmade of antique papers; as such any small imperfections are a part of their handcrafted charm. 

Corinne Bernizet Serrano

Artist Corinne Serrano stays true to this slow-craft tradition with her own fastidious work in antique paper and textiles, transforming found objects into something inspired. Using papier-mâché, she creates a base structure for her artworks, and then finishes them with vintage textiles and lace out of her studio in Provence, France. 

This collection, in particular, honors the rich tapestry of Catholic artistic traditions found in cathedrals and churches scattered across the old stone churches and towering cathedrals of Europe. 

This Paperolle Reliquary is featured over the Baies Domino Paper by Antoinette Poisson