Rhody Gem: Hope Bindery & Box Co.

July 2021

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What it is:

Exactly as the name suggests, this niche studio specializes in bookbinding and box-making, all by hand, offering bespoke and archival services for a variety of personalized projects.

 

Where to find it:

Find this bindery a stone’s throw away from the Hope Artiste Village in the understated art mecca that is Pawtucket.

 

What makes it a Rhody Gem?

“If it’s a book or a box, we can help!” studio manager Kara Stein touts of the arts studio doubling as a book hospital for those emergency restoration projects. Think treasured family bibles and historic pieces dating back to the 1600s returned to their prime using authentic materials – or handbound theses perfect for a graduation gift and custom boxes for every use. Along with owner Jim DiMarcantonio, these two RISD grads offer one-on-one instruction and tours of the antique iron presses and molten metal-type machines. “Because our field is so small,” explains Stein, “we often get customers from New York and even California; however, the people we see most are the wonderful folks of Rhode Island. We always do our best to make customers feel welcome, going so far as to explain the intricate processes and machines we use here in the bindery.”

 

Hope Bindery & Box Co. 250 Esten Ave, 3rd Floor, Pawtucket  @hopebindery

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