Blue Palms Blotter

Description and story

This blotter sheet displays a repeating motif of blue palm trees on a light blue background, creating a tropical atmosphere with its wave-like rhythm and mirrored tree silhouettes. Often referred to as the “Blue Palms” design, it emerged in the late 1970s or early 1980s as part of the early visual language of blotter-inspired art. Nature motifs like this were used both for visual appeal and as discreet markers within countercultural circles.
The palm tree imagery reflects how blotter art evolved into a symbolic and stylized form of expression—rooted in psychedelic folk traditions and built around repetition, bold colors, and simple natural forms. Modern reproductions of this design are undipped and created purely for decorative or archival purposes.
Collectors value sheets like this for their clean, rhythmic aesthetic and the way they capture the early spirit of blotter-style creativity—a blend of visual identity, symbolism, and underground culture.

Dimensions

Blotter size: 185 x 185 mm

Tab grid: 20 x 20 tabs (400 tabs total)

Tab size: 9,25 x 9,25 mm

Black cardstock paper size: 210 x 297 mm

Materials

Printed and perforated blotter paper.

The blotter is made of 180 g/m2 matt white paper.

The black cardstock is made of 220 g/m2 paper.

Packings

Simple packing: The blotter is placed into a BOPP celophane sleeve with hanging hole.

Delux packing: The blotter is mounted onto an A4-sized black photo board using transparent photo corner stickers and placed into a BOPP celophane sleeve with hanging hole.

Shipping

Blotters are shipped in envelopes with two protective cardboard stiffeners. Larger orders are shipped in rigid cardboard envelopes or boxes.

Shipping methods, delivery times, and fees can be found in the Shipping section.

VAT

All prices include 27% VAT.

Safety & Legality

Do not eat it! The product is not intended for internal use.

The product does not contain any active ingredients.

The product is for decorative and collectible purposes only.