Handmade in Nepal · tree-free lokta
Handmade Lokta Printer Paper
8½ × 11 sheets of tree-free lokta, calendered smooth enough for inkjet and laser printers and still unmistakably handmade. No two sheets are alike.
Clean-cut edge. Natural, or six plant-dyed colors.
- Size
- 8½ × 11 in (US letter)
- Pack
- 25 or 100 sheets
- Weight
- 75–80 gsm; varies a little from sheet to sheet due to being handmade
- Edge
- Clean-cut, or deckled/feathered on all four sides
- Printers
- Inkjet and laser; deckle edges print best on a laser printer. Print on the smooth side.
- Color
- Natural, or dyed with saffron, sarne, belerica, katshulha, madder root or indigo
- Made in
- Nepal, following a 1,000-year-old tradition
Which printer paper?
Every sheet is the same lokta. The choice is the edge, and whether you want color or petals in it.
| Feature | | | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Best for | Everyday printing, certificates, craft projects | Letters, menus, anything meant to be kept | Invitations and announcements |
| Edge | Clean-cut edge | Deckled/feathered edge on all four sides | Deckled/feathered edge on all four sides |
| Colors | Natural, or six plant-dyed colors | Natural | Cornflower, marigold or bougainvillea petals |
| Printers | Inkjet and laser | Laser works best | Laser works best |
| Buy | Buy on Amazon | Buy on Amazon | Buy on AmazonCornflower shown; also Bougainvillea · Marigold |
Printing on lokta
Which side do I print on?
The smooth side, which formed against the screen. The sun-kissed side has more texture and takes ink less evenly.
Will it jam?
Feed one sheet at a time for best results, through the rear or manual tray if your printer has one. Deckle edges do better in laser printers than inkjet.
Can I write on it?
Yes. Gel pens first, then ballpoint, pencil and fountain pens with fine nibs. Very wet inks can feather and ghost on the paper.
More about this paper
Handmade in the Himalayas
Handmade Vintage Paper
Participate in a 1,000-year-old tradition in paper making with our Handmade Lokta 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 which are set out to dry in the Himalayan sunshine.
- Tree-Free Paper
- Lokta bushes grow on the southern slopes of the Himalayas of Nepal.
- Natural Colors
- Vegetable dyes used anciently and coveted for their distinctive colors.
- Renewable
- Lokta bushes regrow quickly after being cut, regaining full height in 5-7 years.
Made For Inkjet and Laser Printers
8.5 x 11 Inch Handmade Printer Paper Like No Other
Lokta paper has a unique feel to it sometimes compared to a fabric-like paper. The paper works with traditional laser and ink-jet printers and measures 8.5 x 11 inches.
Printing on Lokta paper is almost like stepping back in time and handling an important document. It’s perfect for printing and for crafts, hobbies, special occasions as well as for use in scrapbooking and origami.
- Packet of 25 Sheets
- The 25 sheet packet is packaged in clear packaging with a wrap-around lokta paper label. Available with clean-cut edge and deckle-edge options.
- Packet of 100 Sheets
- The 100 sheet packet is fully packaged in a lokta paper wrap. Available with clean-cut edge and deckle/feather-edge options.
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 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, and is the “sun-kissed” side.
Natural Lokta Paper
Natural
8.5x11 inch 100% Lokta printer paper with clean-cut edges. Natural color with clean-cut edges, is one of our most popular papers and great for projects of any type.
New Colors with
Natural Dyes
Increasingly, creatives are turning to vegetable or natural dyes as opposed to synthetic. We’re pleased to offer in addition to the Natural (non-dyed) Lokta printer paper, new naturally dyed papers.
Saffron
8.5x11" lokta printer paper with clean-cut edges. The rich yellow color is derived from Natural Saffron, a traditional dying process dating back centuries in the Himalayas. Deep saffron color is often associated with sacrifice and a “quest for light.”
Sarne
Lokta paper with a beautiful light green color created from the natural sarne vegetable dye. Measures 8.5x11" with clean-cut edges.
Belerica
The rich color is derived from the fruit of the Belerica tree, a traditional dying process dating back centuries. 8.5x11" with clean-cut edges.
Katshulha
One of the oldest insect dyes comes from the resin from an insect called Kerria Lacca (Lac as in shellac) that attaches itself to Kusumbh and Tesu trees. 8.5x11" with clean-cut edges.
Madder Root
One of the oldest vegetable dyes in the world, used for centuries in Turkey, Iran, and India and is used to give the paper its distinctive color. 8.5x11" with clean-cut edges.
Indigo
The rich blue color is derived from natural indigo, a traditional dying process dating back centuries. 8.5x11" with clean-cut edges.
Deckle-edge Lokta
Deckle edge, plain or with real petals
Natural with Deckle Edge
8.5x11" Lokta Printer paper with deckle (rough-cut/feather) edges perfect for projects needing a vintage feel. Deckle-edge pages work best with laser printers.
Bougainvillea with Deckle Edge
8.5x11" Lokta Printer paper with deckle-edges with bougainvillea petals added during the paper creation process. Perfect for projects needing a vintage feel. Deckle-edge pages work best with laser printers.
Marigold Lokta with Deckle Edge
8.5x11" Lokta Printer paper with deckle-edges with marigold petals added during the paper creation process. Perfect for projects needing a vintage feel. Deckle-edge pages work best with laser printers.
Cornflower Lokta with Deckle Edge
8.5x11" Lokta Printer paper with deckle-edges with cornflower petals added during the paper creation process. Perfect for projects needing a vintage feel. Deckle-edge pages work best with laser printers.
Helping Support Talented Nepalese Artisans
Thank you for helping to preserve a 1,000 year old tradition in Nepali paper making and helping to support the artisans that keep this tradition alive today.