Sometimes I wish I had a more purist lifestyle, but it just doesn't work. I too often fall in love with beautiful little everyday items and stationery. If that sounds familiar to you, Perlenfischer is the perfect shop for you.
This beautiful corner store in the heart of Neusser Straße in Nippes has specialized in rubber stamps: flowers and leaves, fruits, animals, graphic shapes, or whole letterings. Take your time to look around and choose your favorite designs. There are matching ink pads, blank cards, and tags that help you to create your personal messages. Whenever I'm in the area, I pop into the store and treat myself with another little stamp for my growing collection. I find it very meditative to design my own greeting cards with stamps and inks.
Aside from the stamps, the store is a treasure trove for beautiful gifts. From papeterie to colorful leather goods, soap, and ceramics. Perlenfischer is my first address whenever I want to make a friend happy.
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