Frequently Asked Questions
How much do Cura boxes cost?
Cura boxes start at $122 for a single retail order. Corporate gifting programs for businesses ordering 25 or more boxes start at $97 per box. Here's the full breakdown:
Single retail orders:
- Classic: $122
- Premium: $152
- Signature: $192
Corporate programs (25+ boxes):
- Classic: $97 per box
- Premium: $127 per box
- Signature: $167 per box
All single orders include assembly, packaging and shipping. No hidden fees.
What is the minimum order for corporate programs?
Corporate gifting programs start at a minimum of 25 boxes per order. There is no maximum. Programs are available quarterly — we assemble and ship your boxes on whatever schedule works best for your business.
What's inside each box?
Every Cura box is filled with products from local NE Ohio makers — real people with real stories, making things by hand right here in the region. The exact contents vary by tier and season. We update our collections quarterly to reflect what's fresh and available locally.
Current Q3 Summer collections include products from Akron Honey, Ash House, Ohio Tea Company and Paper Mill Studio among others. See our makers page for the full list — curacollections.com/pages/meet-our-makers
Do you offer bridal or wedding collections?
Not currently. Cura focuses on personal gifting for individuals and corporate gifting programs for businesses. We don't offer bridal party or wedding specific collections at this time.
Where are Cura boxes assembled?
Every Cura box is assembled by hand at Paper Mill Studio in Akron, Ohio — a studio with 50 years of craft behind it. Nothing is mass produced or drop shipped. Every box is put together with care before it ships.
Where do the products come from?
Every product inside a Cura box comes from a local NE Ohio maker. We source from Akron, Cleveland, Canton and the surrounding region — honey, candles, soap, coffee, tea, stationery and more. We don't use generic products from national suppliers. If it's in the box it came from someone local with a real story behind it.
Do you ship anywhere?
Yes — Cura boxes ship anywhere in the United States. For corporate programs we ship directly to each recipient's address. You provide the list, we handle everything else.
How long does shipping take?
Standard shipping takes 3-5 business days after assembly. For corporate programs we recommend ordering at least two weeks in advance to allow time for assembly and fulfillment across multiple addresses.
Can I add a personal message?
Yes. Every Cura box includes a handwritten style insert card. For corporate programs you can provide a message that goes inside every box — or we can help you write something that fits the moment.
What makes Cura different from other gift box companies?
Three things. First — everything inside is local. Not local-ish, not regional-ish. Every product comes from a maker in NE Ohio with a name, an address and a story. Second — Cura is assembled by hand at Paper Mill Studio, a 50 year old Akron institution. Third — we're not a subscription service or a mass fulfillment operation. We're a small team that genuinely cares about what goes in every box.
How do I start a corporate gifting program?
Reach out through our contact page or email matt.shields@curacollections.com. We'll put together a program recommendation based on your business, your clients and your goals. Most programs take about a week to set up from first conversation to first shipment.
Do you work with local makers who want to be featured?
Yes — we're always looking for local NE Ohio makers whose products fit our collections. If you make something great in NE Ohio we'd love to hear from you. Visit our makers page at curacollections.com/pages/meet-our-makers or email matt.shields@curacollections.com