About Zig-Zag

Zig-Zag is one of the world's oldest and most recognized rolling paper brands, featuring the iconic bearded Zouave soldier logo and a range of papers, cones, and wraps.

Key Facts

  • 1The Zouave soldier logo dates back to a legend about a soldier using a torn paper cartridge to roll a cigarette during the 1855 Siege of Sevastopol
  • 2Now owned by Turning Point Brands and widely distributed across convenience and head shops globally

Frequently Asked Questions

Who is the man on the Zig-Zag logo?

The logo depicts a French Zouave soldier, inspired by the legend of a soldier improvising a rolling paper from a rifle cartridge during the Crimean War.

Are Zig-Zag papers still made in France?

While the brand originated in France, production has expanded globally; Turning Point Brands now manages operations from the United States.

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