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Introducing the Nepali Wayfinder Journal
Have You Found Your Way? Writing out your thoughts, troubles, joys, and sorrows can sometimes be what is required to reach clarity. There's something almost meditative when sitting down with pen and paper and letting it all come out through writing. That's why we...
Why is Lokta Paper Special?
Lokta Paper is Handmade When was the last time you appreciated a piece of paper? A single sheet of paper? Something small can make a big difference, helping us be conscious of the world around us. Each sheet of Lokta paper is crafted by an artisan trained in the...
5 Ways to Get the Most out of your Travel Journal
An amazing trip can provide memories that will last a lifetime, but how to you capture those memories adequately in a travel journal? To begin with, you don't need to be a professional writing or even be poetic with words to get the most from writing in your own...
New Nepali Cherish Greeting Cards
New Handmade Greeting Cards We are pleased to introduce to you our new natural greeting cards made from handmade lokta paper. Three new designs include real flower petals added to the creation of the paper. How Lokta Paper is Made Lokta paper is created from cuttings...
An Epic Arrival from Nepal
Hefty Pages for Extra Hefty Jobs We'd like to share with you our new extra-thick Epic Pages now included in the Nepali Eco Epic. These pages are great for projects requiring extra or thicker ink. The pages are clean-cut which make them easier to turn and flip through...
Beautiful Nepal
"Local legends have that a Hindu sage named 'Ne' established himself in the valley of Kathmandu in prehistoric times and that the word 'Nepal' came into existence as the place was protected ('pala' in Pali) by the sage 'Nemi'. It is mentioned in Vedic texts that this...
Butter Lamps in Nepal
Butter Lamps (or Butter Candles) are something you may see regularly at many temples and homes in Nepal. "The light from the flame of a butter candle symbolizes the wisdom of the awakened mind, dispelling the darkness of delusion and mental obscuration." (Boss Nepal)...
Keep it Cool on International Yoga Day
International Yoga Day The United Nations General Assembly unanimously declared June 21 as International Yoga Day to be celebrated each year on the longest day of the year (for those in the northern hemisphere). Keep it Cool today, and do some Yoga today. Capture the...
Father’s Day Gifts for 2017
This Father's Day, Give Something Personal Our journals are Handmade in the Himalayas of Nepal, but what makes them even more unique is that the paper is handmade. Take a moment to pen a personal message in your gift of a truly unique leather bound journal. Handmade...
Learn what it takes to make handmade Lokta Paper
What does it take to Make the World's Most Special Handmade Paper? 1. Tradition Lokta paper follows a 1,000-year-old tradition in paper making. 2. Sustainability Lokta bushes when cut, grow back quickly to their original height, making it a very sustainable source for...
Handmade in the Himalayas: Natural Printer Paper
Add a Deeper Meaning to your Work with Handmade Lokta Printer Paper All too often, we treat too lightly the things around us. It's a disconnect between us and the earth around. Reconnect with Nature In a society that increase ever day in mass-produced goods, it's...
Inspirational Buddha Quotes for Meditation
Buddhism in Nepal There are many wonderful buddhist sites in Nepal, and many were damaged by the earthquake in 2015. Rebuilding efforts continue. Thank you for supporting our handmade products helping the economic regrowth of Nepal. We'd like to share a video...