Sustainability is Our Tradition
We are Parveen and Zeba, design enthusiasts and climate advocates whose shared vision was simple, to create fine stationery that honors both artistic heritage and a more sustainable way of making. It's what brought Crescent Street Design to life.
For centuries, artisans have transformed recycled cotton rags into handmade paper, preserving resources and celebrating craftsmanship. Today, we continue this legacy, using 100% recycled cotton sourced from textile waste discarded by the garment industry. By giving new life to materials that would otherwise be wasted, we create premium handmade paper goods that carry the essence of old-world artistry.
Our creative process unfolds between New York and Connecticut, in our studio in the woods, guided by a sensibility deeply connected to the past. Our collections draw from old-world crafts and are inspired by a dialogue between South Asian and Western sensibilities, reflecting our commitment to cultural and environmental sustainability. Each item in our collection is meticulously handcrafted in South India, in small batches, embracing the principles of slow production that value quality over quantity.
Founded in 2024, Crescent Street Design is at the beginning of its journey. But in many ways, we are simply returning to what has always been true: that beauty and responsibility are woven together, that the objects we cherish should reflect the values we hold, and that sustainability is a tradition worth preserving.
Our Commitment
Crescent Street Design is committed to justice, equity, diversity, and inclusion [JEDI] across every part of how we operate. This commitment applies to our internal policies and practices, how we work with customers, and how we show up in our community.
Internally, this means building fair hiring and workplace practices. We've prioritized diversifying our creative work behind our brand and in our supply chain, partnering with other woman-owned companies. With customers, our stationery line is designed to be inclusive of all major holidays and affordable, because everyone deserves access to sustainable choices.
These are the first steps, and we know there's more to do. We're committed to expanding this work over time as our company grows.
Accountability for this commitment sits with our executive team, Parveen Sikder-Rahman and Zeba Iqbal, as the company's highest governing body. We review our JEDI practices as part of our regular business planning and are responsible for ensuring this commitment translates into action.