Greetings from the Himalayas · handmade in Nepal
Nepali Cherish Cards
Blank 4 × 6 cards and matching envelopes of handmade lokta paper, with real flower petals pressed in as the paper is made. Boxed sets of 15 or 25, for thank-yous, invitations and every occasion in between.
Our bestseller: real cornflower petals in every card and envelope
Boxed set of 15 cards with 15 matching envelopes
- In the box
- 15 or 25 folded cards, the same number of matching lokta envelopes, and a gift box to keep them in
- Card size
- 4 × 6 in, blank inside
- Styles
- Cornflower, Forest Wanderer, Marigold and Bougainvillea with real petals; Rainforest and Bees, printed
- Paper
- Tree-free handmade lokta, acid-free, with natural flecks from the bark
- Pens
- Gel pens work best; ballpoint, pencil and fine-nib fountain pens too
- Made in
- Nepal, following a 1,000-year-old tradition
Greetings from the Himalayas
What’s in the box
- Boxed Set with 15 or 25 Cards
- Each card is unique and made by hand. A matching gift box uses the same adornment as the cards.
- Includes Matching Envelopes
- Handmade Lokta Paper envelopes that match the cards are also included.
- Blank Inside
- Folded 4 × 6 cards, blank for your own words, with room for a photo or a pressed flower.
Truly unique greeting cards great for every occasion:
Made with Real Flowers Cultivated in Nepal
Cornflower
Also known as bachelor's button, cornflower and in the past it often grew as a weed in cornfields (in the broad sense of the word "corn", referring to grains, such as wheat, barley, rye, or oats), hence its name.
In folklore, cornflowers were worn by young men in love; if the flower faded too quickly, it was taken as a sign that the man's love was not returned. (Wikipedia: Cornflower)
Handmade Lokta Paper
Cornflower
Bestseller · 15 cardsHandmade greeting cards and envelopes with cornflower petals added during the paper creation process.
Blue and violet petals are scattered through every card, envelope and box lid, so no two are alike. Our most-loved set: the 15-card box is the bestseller, and the 25-card set comes in a deeper box with blue sides.
Handmade Lokta Paper
Forest Wanderer
PopularHandmade greeting cards and envelopes with Bougainvillea petals and titepati leaves added during the paper creation process.
Silvery titepati leaves, a Himalayan herb long used in Nepali rituals, with pink bougainvillea petals among them. In 15 or 25 cards; the 25-card box has green sides.
Made with Real Flowers Cultivated in Nepal
Marigold
Marigold flowers were used in ancient Greek, Roman, Middle Eastern, and Indian cultures as a medicinal herb as well as a dye for fabrics, foods, and cosmetics.
Marigold flowers are also used in essential oils. The common name in English, marigold, is derived from "Mary's gold", a name first applied to a similar plant native to Europe. (Wikipedia: Marigold)
Made with Real Flowers Cultivated in Nepal
Bougainvillea
The first European to describe these plants was Philibert Commerçon, a botanist accompanying French Navy admiral and explorer Louis Antoine de Bougainville during his voyage of circumnavigation of the Earth.
It is possible that the first European to observe these plants was Jeanne Baré, Commerçon's lover and assistant who was an expert in botany.
Because she was not allowed on ship as a woman, she disguised herself as a man in order to make the journey (and thus became the first woman to circumnavigate the globe). (Wikipedia: Bougainvillea)
A rhino grazing in Chitwan National Park, Nepal
Rain Forest
Nepal is home to towering mountains covered with snow and where the air is almost too thin for humans to breathe.
Nepal is also home to jungles with sweltering heat. Our Rain Forest tree-free Lokta paper cards honor this beautiful portion of Nepal.
Handmade Lokta Paper
Rain Forest
Handmade greeting cards and envelopes with flower and plant print.
A copper print of leaves and blossoms on deep green, with green-lined envelopes. In 15 cards.
Boxed sets: 15 cards
Printed on Lokta
Bees
A bee print on natural lokta, with black-lined envelopes, in sets of 15 or 25. A nod to Nepal’s wild honey bees (see the Busy Bee Nepali Keeper).
Also available in packs of 50 cards and envelopes. See the 50-packs on Amazon
Writing in them
Which pens work best?
Gel pens first, then ballpoint, pencil and fountain pens with fine nibs. Very wet inks can feather into the fibers.
Are the petals really in the paper?
Yes. The petals and leaves are laid into the wet pulp as each sheet forms, so they are part of the paper, not glued on.
Can I mail them?
Yes. A card in its envelope mails like any 4 × 6 greeting card; the lokta is tough for its weight.
More about these cards
Greetings from the Himalayas
Handmade Cherish Cards
Following a 1,000-year-old tradition in paper making by hand, our Natural Lokta Paper is the perfect alternative to regular paper, providing a one-of-a-kind feel for each card and envelope set.
The paper is made by spreading pulp fibers from the Lokta bush over boxed screens and set to dry in the Himalayan sun.
- Tree-Free Paper
- Lokta bushes grow on the southern slopes of the Himalayas of Nepal.
- Handmade
- Handmade paper makes each card one of a kind with a beautiful texture.
- Renewable
- Lokta bushes regrow quickly after being cut, regaining full height in 5-7 years.
Made with Real Flowers Cultivated in Nepal
Unique Process
Lokta paper makes its way from the rural Nepali mountain villages to Kathmandu where it is made into the cards. Each card contains natural flecks and texture unique to the art of hand-crafted Lokta paper.
Writing on Lokta paper is almost like stepping back in time and handling an important document. Truly unique greeting cards great for every occasion. Use them for weddings, thank you cards or invitations, birthday or special acknowledgements.
The village of Muktinath, on the Annapurna circuit
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