Pavyro

Pavyro is an Italian brand specializing in handmade papyrus surfaces and decorative objects, produced in Syracuse, home to Europe’s largest papyrus colony. Its patented material is made from selected Cyperus papyrus plants: artisans cut the stems into narrow strips and weave them by hand into individual sheets. Natural variation and oxidation give each piece a distinctive, iridescent texture, with colors ranging from ivory and ocher to burnt sienna and dark brown.

The brand’s offerings include papyrus flooring, wall coverings, art objects, and furnishing accessories. Papyrus veneer can also be used on doors, furniture, tables, frames, and woodwork, with finishes tailored to the intended application. Custom decoration is available through painting and a proprietary decoupage technique combined with mosaic. The material can also be paired with other substances to create accessories such as bags, shoes, and belts. Flooring products use a papyrus surface on birch plywood, with other backing materials available on request. The website states that the related activities ceased in 2025 and is retained for informational purposes.