Lokta Paper
Nepali handmade
paper is crafted in the traditional way from the bark of Daphne Cannabina,
commonly known as LOKTA among Nepalese, an under-storey shrub which
grows in the middle mountains of Nepal. Handmade Lokta paper crafting
is an ancient art that has remained unchanged for over 2000 years.Handmade
Lokta paper is acid free and environmental friendly. It is extremely
durable and that is one reason why government offices in Nepal are still
using them for all the official documentations.
Our Crafting families has been using these beautiful handmade papers
for picture framing, lampshades, art supplies, book making, displays,
wall paper and many other wonderful and greeting purposes. These handmade
papers can be use for many different types of creative crafting which
has no limitation.These Lokta paper is gathered and processed in an ecologically
sound way and is renowned for its exceptional durability, natural resistance
to insect attacks and special textures.Handmade Nepal has come together
with paper crafting families to promote them beyond Nepal.
About Lokta
The raw material Lokta is a
bark of the Lokta plant - a sapling stick of about 5 to 7 feet in
length.The word Lokta refers to one of the local species of Daphne
Cannabina or Daphne Papyracea - a small woody plant of Laurel family.
It is also familiar to Nepalese people by the name of Baruwa or Kaagte
Paat. Best quality of Lokta stick usually grows and exists at an
attitude of 6000 to 10000 ft. over the highlands of Nepal.
October signals the season beginning Lokta Collection. It is harvested
alike the sugarcane stick by cutting it on the stem, about 30 cm
above ground level. This plant has got a specific features of regeneration
to maturity again within 4 to 5 years after cut despite of being
destroyed.The Lokta stick if not removed from the forest in its'
ideal maturity, it fades, dries up and decays within a couple of
months in due course of rain, storm and sun. Thus, by plucking Lokta
sticks out, neither the forest is destroyed, nor it harms to fragile
forest ecology. Large number of people get employed and the local
Government Authorities also get benefit by the royalty revenue derived
from the tax and fee against issuance of the permission to collect.

Lokta Paper Characteristics
- a) Long lasting and durable
- b) Strong and easily foldable
without any crinkle and corrugation
- c) Excellent for its' rough
and attractive texture
- d) Free from germs and highly
resistant to the insects
- e) Non-demolishing immediately
even in water
- f) Easy to dye in water with
fast color
- g) Ideal in production without
using any machines in entire process
- h) Highly potential for easy
recycling

Code 001: Ghoral Leaf Lokta Journal Code 002: T/D Curved Lokta Journal Size: A 15 X 21 CM Size: A 15 X 21 CM B 11 X 15 CM B 11 X 15 CM C 8 X 10.5 CM C 8 X 10.5 CM

Code 003: Tie Dye Lokta Journal Code 004: Leaf Patch Lokta Joutnal Size: A 15 X 21 CM Size: A 15 X 21 CM B 11 X 15 CM B 11 X 15 CM C 8 X 10.5 CM C 8 X 10.5 CM
 Code 005: Vegetable Dye Lokta Journal Code 006: Jute Cover Lokta Journal Size: A 15 X 21 CM Size: A 15 X 21 CM B 11 X 15 CM B 11 X 15 CM C 8 X 10.5 CM C 8 X 10.5 CM
 Code 007: Hemp Cover Lokta Journal Code 008: Corn Cover Lokta Journl Size: A 15 X 21 CM Size: A 15 X 21 CM B 11 X 15 CM B 11 X 15 CM C 8 X 10.5 CM C 8 X 10.5 CM
 Code 009: Plane Paper Cover Lokta Journal Code 010: Paper Dhaka Cover Lokta Journal Size: A 15 X 21 CM Size: A 11 X 15 CM B 11 X 15 CM B 11 X 15 CM C 8 X 10.5 CM
 Code 011: Gold Print Lokta Journal Code 012: Spiral Binding Lokta Journal Size: A 15 X 21 CM Size: A A4 B 11 X 15 CM B 11 X 15 CM C 8 X 10.5 CM C 8 X 10.5 CM
 Code 013: Mithila Painting Lokta Journal Code 014: Button Lokta Journal Size: A 15 X 21 CM Size: A 15 X 21 CM B 11 X 15 CM B 15 X 21 CM C 8 X 10.5 CM C 15 X 21 CM
 Code 015: Button Lokta Journal Code 016: Round Edge Lokta Journal Size: A 15 X 12 CM Size: A 15 X 21 CM B 11 X 15 CM B 15 X 21 CM C 11 X 15 CM
 Code 017: Recycle Paper Cover Lokta Journal Code 018: Address Lokta Journal Size: A 15 X 21 CM Size: A 13 X 20 CM B 11 X 15 CM B 12.5 X 20 CM C 11 X 15 CM
 Code 019: Gold Leaf Mozaic Lokta Journal Code 020: Brocade Cloth Cover Lokta Journal Size: A 15 X 15 CM Size: A 15 X 21 CM B 21 X 21 CM B 11 X 15 CM C 8 X 10.5 CM
 Code 021: Printed Cloth Cover Lokta Journal Code 022: Merry Fish Lokta Journal Size: A 15 X 21 CM Size: A 14.5 X 16 CM B 11 X 15 CM B 11.5 X 16 CM C 8 X 10.5 CM C 10.5 X 8 CM
 Code 023: Printed Paper Cover Lokta Journal Code 024: Flower Paper Cover Lokta Journal Size: A 15 X 21 CM Size: A 15 X 21 CM B 11 X 15 CM B 11 X 15 CM C 8 X 10.5 CM C 8 X 10.5 CM
 Code 025: Patch Lokta Journal Code 026: Tibetan Design Lokta Journal Size: A 13 X 20 CM Size: A 15 X 21 CM B 12.5 X 20 CM B 11 X 15 CM C 11 X 15 CM C 11 X 15 CM D 15 X 21 CM
 Code 027: Bamboo Lock Lokta Journal Code 028: Patch Lokta Journal Size: A 15 X 21 CM Size: A 15 X 21 CM B 15 X 21 CM B 15 X 21 CM
 Code 029: Face Curve Lokta Journal Code 030: Curve Lokta Journal Size: A 15 X 21 CM Size: A 15 X 21 CM B 15 X 21 CM B 15 X 20 CM
 Code 031: Paper Patch Lokta Journal Code 032: Color Paper Patch Lokta Journal Size: A 15 X 21 CM Size: A 15 X 21 CM B 15 X 21CM B 15 X 21 CM
 Code 033: Photo Frame Lokta Journal Code 034: Patch Lokta Journal Size: A 15 X 21 CM Size: A 15 X 21 CM B 15 X 21 CM B 15 X 21 CM
 Code 035: Letter Patch Lokta Journal Code 036: H.M Rough Edge Lokta Journal Size; A 15 X 21 CM Size: A A4 B 11 X 15 CM B 15 X 23 CM C 8 X 10.5 CM
 Code 037: Soft Cover Lokta Journal Code 038: Stich Lokta Journal Size: A 15 X 21 CM Size: A 15 X 21 CM B 11 X 15 CM B 11 X 15 CM C 8 X 10.5 CM C 8 X 10.5 CM
 Code 039; Red Mozaic Lokta Journal Code 040: Binding Mozaic Lokta Journal Size: A 15 X 21 CM Size: 11 X 15.5 CM B 11 X 15 CM C 8 X 10.5 CM
 Code 041: Silver Print Lokta Journal Code 042: Bamboo Leaf Lokta Journal Size; 9.5 X 14 CM Size: 11 X 15 CM

Code 043: Spray Ghorla Leaf Lokta Journal Code 044: Spray Ghoral Leaf Lokta Journal Size: A 15 X 21 CM Size; 11 X 15 CM B 11 X 15 CM
 Code 045: Bamboo Leaf Lokta Journal Code 046: Tiny Lokta Journal Size: A 15 X 21 CM Size: 4 X 4.5 CM B 11 X 15 CM

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