Gina + Anahata Katkin: Papaya Art
Mother daughter co founders Gina and Anahata Katkin originally started PAPAYA in Los Angeles with just 20 greeting cards.
“I love the place where pretty and gritty meet," says Anahata. "Where flowers, faces and ink run together. I’m endlessly inspired repeating themes of plants, travel, Victorian era, folk arts, Asian influences, and female faces. I believe in working from impulse to impulse and answering to an intuitive process. I make artwork for myself and then weave pieces into our PAPAYA collections alongside our talented in house design team.”
Gina and Anahata have always infused PAPAYA with a deep love for freedom, creative expression and female empowerment.
“This business was founded with deliberate passion and purpose. We believe that success chases passion, not the other way around," says Gina. "We have followed an authentic business model that uplifts and inspires others with our products while also uplifting and supporting us as creatives.”
About Papaya....
Using Anahata’s collection of personal sketchbooks, art journals, paintings and design alongside Gina’s savvy business acumen and vision, the pair began to share what has become PAPAYA’s signature aesthetic. PAPAYA has remained true to its roots through the years pulling art and inspiration from within, and creating a celebrated library of off-beat muses, icons and botanical illustrations. PAPAYA’s product collections feature Anahata’s current works and are supported by a small team of female designers. PAPAYA is proudly owned and driven by independent female creatives.
FIREWEED’s all occasion Greeting Cards are a timeless nod to past eras and the tradition of pressing plant specimens in old books. Each card features a mixture of floral designs and sentiments that are perfect for all occasions including wedding, anniversary, business, bridal, baby, birthday, mother’s day and graduation. Mail the gift of beauty with our hand crafted and extremely elegant greeting card. -100% rich, premium quality recycled paper -Blank inside with gentle pressed floral illustrations -Translucent parchment envelope -To and From wrap around mailing label with gold foil printing -Front is embellished with fine rose gold details -Hand pressed floral illustrations inside and out -Package arrives individually in a clear sleeve -Dimensions: 5”x7”
Reads: "Happy Birthday Beautiful" PAPAYA’s Classic Greeting Cards are a fan favorite. Known for their original artwork, sentiments, and special finishing details they are sure to brighten your day. Perfect for all occasions such as wedding, anniversary, business, bridal, baby, birthday, mother’s day and graduation. -100% soft, premium quality recycled paper -Blank inside but gently illustrated with full color designs -Decorative screen printed, kraft envelope -Front is embellished with fine gold foil details -Package arrives individually in a clear sleeve -Dimensions: 5”x7”
Reads: "One Day at a Time" PAPAYA’s Classic Greeting Cards are a fan favorite. Known for their original artwork, sentiments, and special finishing details they are sure to brighten your day. Perfect for all occasions such as wedding, anniversary, business, bridal, baby, birthday, mother’s day and graduation. -100% soft, premium quality recycled paper -Blank inside but gently illustrated with full color designs -Decorative screen printed, kraft envelope -Front is embellished with fine gold foil details -Package arrives individually in a clear sleeve -Dimensions: 5”x7”
Reads: "Grateful" FIREWEED’s all occasion Greeting Cards are a timeless nod to past eras and the tradition of pressing plant specimens in old books. Each card features a mixture of floral designs and sentiments that are perfect for all occasions including wedding, anniversary, business, bridal, baby, birthday, mother’s day and graduation. Mail the gift of beauty with our hand crafted and extremely elegant greeting card. -100% rich, premium quality recycled paper -Blank inside with gentle pressed floral illustrations -Translucent parchment envelope -To and From wrap around mailing label with gold foil printing -Front is embellished with fine rose gold details -Hand pressed floral illustrations inside and out -Package arrives individually in a clear sleeve -Dimensions: 5”x7”
Reads: "Joyful" PAPAYA’s Classic Greeting Cards are a fan favorite. Known for their original artwork, sentiments, and special finishing details they are sure to brighten your day. Perfect for all occasions such as wedding, anniversary, business, bridal, baby, birthday, mother’s day and graduation. -100% soft, premium quality recycled paper -Blank inside but gently illustrated with full color designs -Decorative screen printed, kraft envelope -Front is embellished with fine gold foil details -Package arrives individually in a clear sleeve -Dimensions: 5”x7”
Reads: "Peace of Mind" PAPAYA’s Classic Greeting Cards are a fan favorite. Known for their original artwork, sentiments, and special finishing details they are sure to brighten your day. Perfect for all occasions such as wedding, anniversary, business, bridal, baby, birthday, mother’s day and graduation. -100% soft, premium quality recycled paper -Blank inside but gently illustrated with full color designs -Decorative screen printed, kraft envelope -Front is embellished with fine gold foil details -Package arrives individually in a clear sleeve -Dimensions: 5”x7”
Reads: "New Beginnings" FIREWEED’s all occasion Greeting Cards are a timeless nod to past eras and the tradition of pressing plant specimens in old books. Each card features a mixture of floral designs and sentiments that are perfect for all occasions including wedding, anniversary, business, bridal, baby, birthday, mother’s day and graduation. Mail the gift of beauty with our hand crafted and extremely elegant greeting card. -100% rich, premium quality recycled paper -Blank inside with gentle pressed floral illustrations -Translucent parchment envelope -To and From wrap around mailing label with gold foil printing -Front is embellished with fine rose gold details -Hand pressed floral illustrations inside and out -Package arrives individually in a clear sleeve -Dimensions: 5”x7”
Reads: "You are a Gem" PAPAYA’s Classic Greeting Cards are a fan favorite. Known for their original artwork, sentiments, and special finishing details they are sure to brighten your day. Perfect for all occasions such as wedding, anniversary, business, bridal, baby, birthday, mother’s day and graduation. -100% soft, premium quality recycled paper -Blank inside but gently illustrated with full color designs -Decorative screen printed, kraft envelope -Front is embellished with fine gold foil details -Package arrives individually in a clear sleeve -Dimensions: 5”x7”
Reads: "Happy Birthday" PAPAYA’s Classic Greeting Cards are a fan favorite. Known for their original artwork, sentiments, and special finishing details they are sure to brighten your day. Perfect for all occasions such as wedding, anniversary, business, bridal, baby, birthday, mother’s day and graduation. -100% soft, premium quality recycled paper -Blank inside but gently illustrated with full color designs -Decorative screen printed, kraft envelope -Front is embellished with fine gold foil details -Package arrives individually in a clear sleeve -Dimensions: 5”x7”
Reads: “Happy Birthday to You” PAPAYA’s Classic Greeting Cards are a fan favorite. Known for their original artwork, sentiments, and special finishing details they are sure to brighten your day. Perfect for all occasions such as wedding, anniversary, business, bridal, baby, birthday, mother’s day and graduation. -100% soft, premium quality recycled paper -Blank inside but gently illustrated with full color designs -Decorative screen printed, kraft envelope -Front is embellished with fine gold foil details -Package arrives individually in a clear sleeve -Dimensions: 5”x7”