Handmade in Nepal · tree-free lokta
Lokta Paper Stationery Gift Box Set
Fifty A5 sheets of deckle-edged lokta card stock and thirty handmade lokta envelopes, in a matching lokta-covered gift box. Five styles, each one made by hand.
- In the box
- 50 sheets of writing paper, 30 envelopes, and the gift box they store in
- Paper
- A5 (5.8 × 8.3 in) lokta card stock with a deckled edge on all four sides
- Weight
- 150–160 gsm; varies a little from sheet to sheet due to being handmade
- Envelopes
- Handmade lokta, in the set's style
- Printers
- Inkjet and laser, feeding one sheet at a time
- Styles
- Cornflower, Fern Leaf, Rustic Fern, Rainbow Squares, Forest Wanderer
- Made in
- Nepal, following a 1,000-year-old tradition
Handmade Boxed Set
Which set?
The paper and envelopes are the same in every box. The difference is the pattern: petals pressed into the sheet, a fern-leaf resist, hand-applied color, or bougainvillea and titepati leaves.
Cornflower
50 lokta card stock sheets with deckled edges and 30 handmade lokta envelopes with cornflower petals and matching gift/storage box.
Fern Leaf
50 lokta card stock sheets with deckled edges and 30 handmade lokta envelopes, and storage box with handmade fern leaf pattern.
Rustic Fern
50 lokta card stock sheets with deckled edges and 30 handmade lokta envelopes, and storage box with handmade fern leaf pattern.
Rainbow Squares
50 lokta card stock sheets with deckled edges and 30 handmade lokta envelopes, and storage box with multi-color pattern.
Forest Wanderer
50 lokta card stock sheets with deckled edges and 30 handmade lokta envelopes, and storage box with beautiful Bougainvillea and elegant Titepati leaves.
Writing and printing on it
Which pens work best?
Gel pens first, then ballpoint, pencil and fountain pens with fine nibs. Very wet inks can feather and ghost on the paper.
Can I run it through a printer?
Yes. The card stock takes inkjet and laser printers; feed one sheet at a time, and print on the smooth side that formed against the screen.
What is the box for afterwards?
It is a gift box and a storage box: the lid lifts off and the sheets and envelopes stay in it until the last one is used.
More about this set
Handmade in the Himalayas
Send a Special Message with Handmade Stationery
Whether for a special thank you note, wedding or special event announcement, or simply a note to say hi, handmade lokta stationery is the perfect way to add something special to your message.
Artisans in Nepal have been crafting lokta paper for over one-thousand years. The paper comes from the inner bark of lokta bushes which grow high in the Himalayan Mountains.
Cuttings from the lokta bush are cooked into a pulpy mash and then spread by hand over boxed screens and set out to dry in the Himalayan sun. The fibers fuse creating one of the world's most unique papers.
When cut, the bushes quickly regrow, making lokta paper an eco-friendly, tree-free paper.
- Tree-Free Paper
- Created from the inner fibers of lokta bushes that grow natively in the Himalayas of Nepal, creating a beautiful texture.
- 30 Envelopes, 50 Sheets
- The boxed stationery set includes 30 handmade lokta envelopes with 50 card stock sheets of A5 (5.8 x 8.3 inch) lokta paper.
- Sustainable
- Lokta bushes regrow quickly after being cut, regaining full height in 5-7 years, making lokta paper a renewable source.
Tough Yet Soft Handmade Paper
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.
One side of the paper 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.
Unique Styles
The Cornflower Stationery Set features real cornflower petals (cornflower pictured). The petals are added to the lokta envelopes and lokta paper that covers the gift box as the paper is being made.
The pattern on the Fern Leaf boxed set is created by placing small fern leaves over the paper when it is dyed, creating the fern leaf pattern. Each box will be unique!
The Rainbow Squares is made with various colors applied by hand. In each set, the writing paper is our card stock paper with deckled edges.
Multi-use Paper
Lokta Card Stock Paper
The stationery paper is A5 size which measures about 5.8 x 8.3 inches, perfect for special notes, announcements or invitations.
The paper is made from lokta card stock which is about two times as thick as our standard lokta paper.
The paper has a beautiful deckle (rough/feather) edge and can be used in printers (recommended feeding one sheet at a time).
In hand, the paper has an almost fabric feel to it due to the lokta fibers.
The village of Muktinath, Mustang
Thank You for Supporting Nepali Artisans
Thank you for helping to preserve a 1,000-year-old tradition in Nepali paper making.