Fabriano Artistico 100% Cotton Watercolour Pad A3 200gsm 12 Sheet - Rough

Create professional-quality watercolour artwork with the Fabriano Artistico 100% Cotton Watercolour Pad. Designed for artists who demand the best, this A3 pad contains 12 sheets of 200gsm rough paper, ideal for a wide range of watercolour techniques.

Made from 100% high-quality cotton, the paper offers exceptional absorbency, texture, and durability, allowing pigments to flow naturally while preserving vibrancy. The cold-pressed surface provides a slightly textured finish that works beautifully with washes, layering, and detailed brushwork.

This pad is perfect for both professional artists and serious hobbyists, offering consistent results with every stroke. Whether used for watercolour, gouache, or mixed media, the Fabriano Artistico pad ensures your creations remain luminous and expressive.

Features:

• A3 Premium Watercolour Paper Pad

• 12 Sheets 

• A3 Size 30 x 42 cm 

• 100% Cotton 200gsm

• Medium finish, Rough

• Archival quality

• Chlorine and Acid Free

• Vegan friendly

• Made in Italy

• Suitable for watercolour paints, gouache, inks, charcoal, mixed media, printmaking and pastel

About the Brand

Founded in the 13th century in Italy, the Fabriano Paper Mill is one of the world’s oldest and most renowned paper makers. Legend says the art of papermaking arrived in Fabriano when locals learned techniques from Arab prisoners captured at the port of Ancona. By 1264, Fabriano was producing high-quality paper made from cotton fibres and animal gelatin sizing, marking the beginning of a papermaking revolution in Europe. Innovators in watermarking, Fabriano papermakers pioneered the use of unique “invisible water signs” for authenticity and quality.

Even Michelangelo trusted Fabriano paper for his letters in 1514. In 1782, Pietro Miliani united local papermakers under the Cartiere Pietro Miliani Fabriano, which gained international acclaim, winning a gold medal at London’s Great Exhibition in 1851. After decades of growth, the mill became Cartiere Miliani Fabriano in 1947 and continues to set the standard for fine Italian paper. Renowned worldwide for their superior craftsmanship and quality paper used by artists, Fabriano has built an enduring legacy of excellence.

With over 750 years of history, Fabriano paper remains a symbol of tradition, innovation, and timeless artistry.