Ashbourne Shrovetide Football Wrapping Paper

One painted ball, a crowd in the street and several pairs of very wet boots. Our Ashbourne Shrovetide Football wrapping paper takes its cue from Derbyshire’s Royal Shrovetide game, following the ball from the hands of the turner-up to the muddy scramble in the water.

The pencil-style illustration has the earthy colours of a winter match, with flashes of red on scarves, berries and the ball itself. Wrap a birthday present for someone who grew up in Ashbourne, or give a piece of home to a friend who still makes the trip back for Shrovetide.

Why you’ll love this

• An instantly recognisable Derbyshire tradition for anyone who knows the game.
• Several different scenes run through the repeat, so each parcel can tell a different part of the story.
• The rust, stone and navy palette works with plain kraft tags and a length of natural twine.
• Suitable for birthdays, thank-yous and match-day gifts throughout the year.

Choose your paper

• 90 GSM is flexible and easy to fold around smaller presents.
• 140 GSM has a thicker, more substantial feel.
• A1 sheet measures 594 × 841 mm.
• 1-metre roll measures 594 × 1,000 mm in one continuous length.
• 2-metre roll measures 594 × 2,000 mm in one continuous length.

Product details and care

• Smooth matt coated paper, printed on one side.
• Designed and printed to order by Byard’s Boutique in Derbyshire, UK.
• Sent rolled in a paper sleeve with protective outer packaging.
• Keep dry and store rolled, away from direct sunlight.
• Wrapping paper only. Gifts, ribbon, tags and styling accessories are sold separately or shown for illustration.

Pick your paper size and give the painted ball another outing.