Handmade in Nepal · tree-free lokta
5x7 inch Handmade Lokta Card Stock
Thick 5 × 7 sheets of handmade lokta with a deckled edge, for invitations, announcements and thank-you notes. Natural, with real petals and leaves, or Deluxe, made by the washi method.
Our bestseller: natural ivory lokta, no dyes or bleach
Pack of 100 sheets · 5 × 7 in, deckle edge
- Size
- 5 × 7 in, deckled/feathered edge on all four sides
- Weight
- 150–160 gsm, about twice the thickness of our standard lokta. Deluxe washi lokta is 160–180 gsm. Both vary a little from sheet to sheet due to being handmade.
- Packs
- 25, 50 or 100 sheets
- Styles
- Natural; Forest Wanderer, Cornflower and Marigold with real petals; Deluxe, made by the washi method
- Printers
- Laser preferred, inkjet works too, in printers that take card stock. Feed one sheet at a time.
- Made in
- Nepal, following a 1,000-year-old tradition
Five styles, side by side
See the difference
Every sheet is lokta, made by hand in Nepal. The petal papers have flowers and leaves pressed in as the paper is made; the Deluxe is the smoothest of the five.
The styles
Natural 5x7" Lokta Card Stock Paper
5x7" Traditional
Bestseller · 100 sheetsGreat for invitations needing a natural touch.
Handmade from lokta fiber pulp spread across boxed screens and set to dry in the Himalayan sunshine of Nepal.
No dyes or bleach, just the ivory of the lokta bush and the flecks of its bark. The 100-sheet pack is our bestseller.
Natural: 25 sheets · 50 sheets · 100 sheets
Traditional 5x7" Decorative Lokta Card Stock Paper
5x7" Forest Wanderer
Popular · 25 & 50 sheets5x7 inch lokta paper with bougainvillea petals and titepati leaves added during the paper creation process creates a beautifully decorated paper.
Made with a dual-sheet process, so the reverse side is blank and smoother, ready for printing. Most people choose the 25 or 50 sheet pack.
Forest Wanderer: 25 sheets · 50 sheets · 100 sheets
Traditional 5x7" Decorative Lokta Card Stock Paper
5x7" Cornflower
Popular · 25 & 50 sheets5x7 inch lokta paper with cornflower petals added during the paper creation process creates a beautifully decorated paper.
The screen side is smoother, with fewer petals, for printing; the “sun-kissed” side has more texture and more petals. Most people choose the 25 or 50 sheet pack.
Cornflower: 25 sheets · 50 sheets · 100 sheets
Traditional 5x7" Decorative Lokta Card Stock Paper
5x7" Marigold
5x7 inch lokta paper with real marigold petals added during the paper creation process creates a beautifully decorated paper.
Marigold: 25 sheets · 50 sheets · 100 sheets
Deluxe Natural 5x7" Lokta Card Stock Paper
5x7" Deluxe Washi Method
Print invitations and announcements on Deluxe Natural Lokta using the Washi/Japanese Method to make lokta paper, it's our top-line lokta paper great for any project.
The best of both worlds.
Our Deluxe card stock takes the tradition of handmade lokta paper from Nepal and makes it with the washi, or Japanese paper, technique. The word washi comes from “wa” (Japanese) and “shi” (paper).
The lokta fibers are mixed with water and caught as a thin film on a fine bamboo net. That film is then dried against a flat metal sheet in the Himalayan sunshine, so the paper comes out smooth on both sides.
The result is a cleaner, more even surface that still has the lokta’s natural flecks and a deckled edge: our top-line paper for wedding invitations, announcements and anything printed on both sides.
Deluxe: 25 sheets · 50 sheets · 100 sheets
Traditional or Deluxe?
| Feature | | |
|---|---|---|
| How it’s made | Pulp spread by hand over boxed screens and dried on the screen in the Himalayan sun | Fibers caught as a film on a fine bamboo net, then dried against a flat metal sheet |
| Weight | 150–160 gsm | 160–180 gsm |
| Surface | One smooth screen side and one textured “sun-kissed” side | Smooth on both sides |
| Print on | The smooth screen side | Either side |
| Look | Rustic, with more texture and flecks of bark | Refined and even, with natural flecks |
| Styles | Natural, Forest Wanderer, Cornflower, Marigold | Natural |
| Buy | Buy on Amazon | Buy on Amazon |
Printing on card stock
Which printer?
Laser printers are preferred, but inkjets work as well. Best results come from printers that take different paper types and card stock. Print a test sheet first; the lokta texture can affect individual prints.
Which side do I print on?
The smooth side, which formed against the screen. The Deluxe is smooth on both sides, and the Forest Wanderer’s reverse side is blank and smoother for printing.
Can I write on it?
Yes. Gel pens first, then ballpoint, pencil and fine-nib fountain pens. Pens with heavy ink can feather and ghost on the fibers.
More about this paper
Handmade in the Himalayas
Handmade Vintage 5x7 inch Paper
Create beautiful wedding invitations, announcements, thank-you notes, special projects and more with one of the most unique and special handmade papers in the world!
Participate in a 1,000-year-old tradition in paper making with our Extra-thick Natural Lokta Card Stock Paper. Tree-free lokta paper is the perfect alternative to modern-processed papers.
Lokta paper is made by spreading pulp fibers from the Lokta bush over boxed screens and setting them to dry in the Himalayan sun.
- Tree-Free Paper
- Lokta bushes grow on the southern slopes of the Himalayas of Nepal.
- Natural Color
- No dyes or bleaches are used, presenting the paper in its natural, beautiful form.
- Sustainable
- Lokta bushes regrow quickly after being cut, regaining full height in 5-7 years.
Great For Printed Invitations & Craft Projects
5x7 Inch Handmade Cardstock Paper Like No Other
Lokta paper has a unique feel to it sometimes compared to a fabric-like paper.
Our card stock lokta is approximately twice the thickness of our standard lokta paper, making it great for special art projects, invitations, or printing projects.
For handwritten projects, the fibrous nature does allow for some feathering and ghosting if writing with pens with heavy ink.
The paper works well with traditional laser printers and measures 5x7 inches. Due to the unique nature of the paper, we recommend loading sheets individually.
Printing or crafting with Lokta paper is almost like stepping back in time and handling an important document.
The paper is available in packs of 25, 50, or 100 sheets.
Nature's Texture
Lokta Paper has a natural texture to it due to the hand-crafting process. Flecks from the outer bark can be seen in the paper making each page unique and special and giving it that antique paper look and feel.
Two different sides exist for each page. One side is relatively smooth where the paper formed against the boxed screen. You can even see the tiny crisscross pattern created by the screen. The reverse side has a natural texture to it, called the “sun-kissed” side.
Machapuchare, the Fish Tail, from Annapurna Base Camp
Thank you for supporting this time-honored tradition!
Thank you for supporting Nepali artisans and helping to preserve a 1,000-year-old tradition of Nepali paper making.