Cavallini Papers and Co

From 19th century anatomical charts to mid-century travel guides, from maps to botanical plates, the collection spans hundreds of years and preserves a vast variety of both everyday ephemera and rare, iconic images. The extensive archives are tended by founder Brad Parberry, a collector since childhood.

We love the graphic designs for their beautiful look and potential to spark the imagination. Full of dreamy illustrations that inspire thought, they’re as much a part of children’s education as they are the room’s decor.

Add a few of these pieces to your little ones’ nursery or bedroom and introduce them to the wonder of the world through vintage artworks.

Cavilini vintage posters capture attention with simplicity

Did you know that one third of the brain is dedicated to vision? Incredible, isn’t it.

While the brain is developing, it needs all the input it can get. The classic illustrations found on these vintage Italian papers showcase the beauty of living things and places in ways that provoke storytelling and wonder.

Once your little one spots the butterflies, animals and objects printed on these pieces, their curiosity will take hold. Inside the home or out on adventures, they’ll learn to identify the elements shown and point them out in the real world. Alongside our Nature Play Prompts, these visuals help children connect with their environment and appreciate its loveliness from the earliest of ages.

From there more questions follow, and a complete educational experience unfolds. Growing Kind is thrilled to provide the starting point – who knows where it will lead?

From paper to perspective

Visualisation is a skill that goes beyond art, becoming a part of so many applications in life. From mindfulness to design and engineering, there is so much value in developing the imagination from an early age.

Growing Kind gives you the means to start young, with a collection of the best children’s posters available Australia-wide. Shipped to you in a beautifully packaged tube, they make for wonderful presents and educational wall art that inspire endless curiosity. Select your favourite and place them for all to see and admire.