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A devastating flash flood struck Nepal on August 26 causing significant damage to homes, villages, and towns in the region.

Rescue work is underway with clean up that will continue for months.

Here’s how you can help.

This Prime Day, amidst the sea of automated discounts and factory-fresh gadgets, there’s something quietly revolutionary about choosing handmade paper. For over a thousand years, the artisans of the Kathmandu Valley have practiced a craft that defies the speed of...

Father's Day is less than a month away, and if you're still searching for the perfect gift, you're not alone. Many of us struggle to find something meaningful for dads who seem to have everything they need. This year, skip the generic ties and gadgets—consider giving...

Some journals are meant to stay on a desk. The Heritage Deluxe Nepali Traveler is built to leave it. Designed specifically for the road, the trail, and the journey. It's a rugged companion built to withstand the bumps of a backpack, the humidity of a...

We live in an age of infinite scrolling. Our thoughts are often fragmented into tweets, fleeting DMs, and ephemeral stories. Yet, there is a profound, grounding power in slowing down, picking up a pen, and committing a thought to paper that won't vanish with a...

Where Tradition Meets Modern Note-Taking In a world dominated by digital devices and mass-produced stationery, there's something wonderfully refreshing about returning to the experience of handwritten notes. Our new notebook beautifully bridges ancient craftsmanship...

This holiday season, give the gift of something truly unique. Craft beautiful messages, invitations, thank-you notes, and more. Handmade paper can take you back to a time when things were made by artisans, and thankfully, the ancient tradition of handmade paper has...

Get ready for your next adventure be it in the Himalayas, the Outback, or just out in your own back yard. The new Heritage Deluxe Editions journals by Kathmandu Valley Co. redefine what a handmade journal can be. Everest Explorer - Deluxe Edition Extra Thick...

For a limited time only, enjoy discounts on many of our most popular handmade journals, papers, and stationery sets! This July 8-11th, in the US Amazon Store, simply click the coupon box or visit through the coupon links below to apply the discount (limitations...

Send thank-you notes, announcements, invitations, and more with handmade paper stationery from Kathmandu Valley Co. These stationery sets feature.50 A5-size sheets with vintage style deckle (rough) edges. The envelopes fit the paper when folded in half and are...

Send a special note with handmade Lokta paper cards, handmade in Nepal from Tree-free lokta paper.

Create beautiful invitations and prints with sustainably made cotton-rag papers. Left overs from industrial textile manufacturing are collected, shredded and mixed with water, creating a cotton-based pulp. The pulp is then spread by hand across boxed screens, dried,...

Great for any occasion, birthdays, weddings, or the holidays, handmade journals and paper make a great gift for the person that's hard to shop for. Everest Explorer Handmade Journal The Everest Explorer Journal, handmade in Nepal with tree-free lokta paper is a great...

Create vintage wedding invitations, announcements, thank you notes, with natural, handmade lokta paper. The Best of Both Worlds - Combining Techniques Deluxe Handmade Lokta Paper takes the tradition of handmade lokta paper from Nepal and utilizes the special Washi or...

Lokta Paper is unlike any paper on earth. With a handmade tradition of over 1,000 years, lokta paper has been used for official documents of state, for recording ancient spiritual texts, and more. With modern life comes modern conveniences such as printers, but can...

It's that time of year again, and Kathmandu Valley Co. is rolling out some exciting specials on our handmade lokta paper items. Why Makes Lokta Paper Special? Lokta paper comes from the high Himalayas of Nepal with bushes growing on the southern slopes. When properly...

Share your gifts in a truly unique way with sustainable wrapping paper made with handmade lokta paper. Offer your gift with something truly special, handmade lokta wrapping paper from Nepal. Lokta paper is tree-free and made from lokta bushes which grow naturally on...

New Handmade Lokta Printer Paper Styles Introducing new handmade lokta printer paper styles. Made from lokta bushes grown in the Himalayas of Nepal, our new handmade lokta paper follows the traditional method of lokta harvest and paper creation. Our traditional...

Sometimes you've got to send something special through the physical mail system, and when that occasion arrives, why not send with something truly unique. Made to send a message in style, the handmade lokta paper envelopes are a great way to add beauty and variety to...

Handmade Paper Perfect for Festivities and Holiday Greetings! The Forest Wanderer 5x7 inch handmade lokta paper is a great way to send holiday greetings or invitations to special events. Use this card stock in special projects that could benefit from a natural touch....

introducing new handmade scrapbooks featuring handmade lokta paper. Available in three sizes, these scrapbooks make a great gift for any special occasion. Use them to preserve thoughts and memories, or use them as a wedding album, guestbook, and more. Check out our...

Whether school is nearby or somewhere far from home, fall is a great time to remember those who are off seeking adventure or learning away from home. With a new handmade boxed stationery set, you can send a note to loved ones as they begin a new journey. In such a...

The adventure of life is worth the journey. Ama Dablam peak, called the "Mother's Necklace." The mountain's shape is reminiscent of a mother's arms protecting her child. These past few years have been challenging, but also a reminder that life is precious, and life is...

Students all over are headed back to school wether in person or at home, make that experience a little more special with the handmade touch of lokta paper. Handmade Lokta Printer / Computer Paper Give that project a little something extra with handmade lokta printer...

Many areas of the world are slowly returning to normal after a very difficult 2020. However, Nepal and its close neighbor India have taken a dire turn for the worse. Daily cases and deaths have rocketed to levels not seen at any time during the pandemic in both...

“There are no passengers on Spaceship Earth. We are all crew.”Marshall McLuhan Earth Day is celebrated around the world April 22nd each year. But are you familiar with how Earth Day began? EarthDay.org explains the beginnings as such: Senator Gaylord Nelson, a junior...

About Lokta Paper Handcrafted in the Himalayas and used anciently for sacred texts, Lokta paper has been a staple of Nepalese artisans for centuries. The paper is made from Lokta bushes which grow on the southern slopes of the Nepali Himalayas between 5,250 and 13,000...

Things have been hard this year, but finding a gift for someone you care about shouldn't be hard. In fact, maybe it can add a little joy! We hope your holidays are safe and joyful. To help, here are some holiday savings on some of our popular journals and paper. Be...

“Breath is the bridge which connects life to consciousness, which unites your body to your thoughts. Whenever your mind becomes scattered, use your breath as the means to take hold of your mind again.” ― Thich Nhat Hanh It's easy to feel scattered and stressed. In a...

Add a special touch to that note of appreciation with our new Lokta Paper Stationery Set. Handmade with Lokta Paper from Nepal, each sheet is unique with a texture that comes only from hand-made paper. Lokta paper comes from cuttings from lokta bushes which grow high...

Happy Earth Day 2020! What a unique time to remember that we're all in this together! Stay strong, stay safe!

We send our best wishes for your health and safety. While much of the world is staying home to stay safe, we'd like to share some simple ideas to make it through the challenges sane, centered, and safe. This could be the perfect time to start something new, a new...

We're pleased to introduce new 8.5x11 inch Lokta Card stock paper. Lokta card stock is made like our standard lokta paper but is approximately twice as thick, making it a great paper for crafts, scrapbooking, or special printing or calligraphy projects. Lokta Paper -...

Handmade Wrapping Paper from Tree-Free Lokta Paper Give your gift that special touch. Literally. Lokta paper has a unique feel. Unlike the shiny and highly-processed wrapping paper common today, lokta paper's feel is vintage and almost like fabric. Reusable Paper for...

Vintage wrapping paper is a great way to add a unique touch to a special gift. Great for holidays or special occasions, the paper can also be used for crafts or scrapbooking projects. Handmade in the Himalayas The paper follows an ancient tradition of handmade paper...

Our handmade nepalese lokta paper is tree-free and made from the renewable lokta bush. Bushes are cut for the paper and grow back quickly. Uses for Lokta Paper Lokta paper can be used as handmade wrapping paper, handmade printer & craft paper, or for handmade...

It is said that the Kathmandu Valley was once a giant lake. When the waters receded, a lotus emerged which became the hill where the Swayambhu Stupa now sits. Below is a nice video via "JOEJOURNEYS" which shows many of the features of the hill. When the devastating...

There's nothing quite like unwrapping a gift, whether it's for a wedding, holiday, birthday, or other special occasion. The problems with modern wrapping paper Yes, some wrapping paper is reusable, and technically, most wrapping paper can be reused if the gift is...

5x7" Deluxe Handmade Lokta Paper - Great for Announcements, Invitations, and more! Handmade in the Himalayas of Nepal, our 5x7" deluxe lokta card stock paper is great for making announcements, invitations, thank-you notes, and more. Lokta wrapping paper is tree-free,...

The monsoon season has brought continuing and heavy rain to Nepal and causing major flooding in many areas of the country.

Well respected photographer Narendra Shrestha tweeted these images showing the deep flooding, but also the resolve and determination of the Nepali people to help one another.

Handmade Paper from Nepal Made in Nepal using tree-free paper, Lokta paper follows a tradition of over 1,000 years. Cuttings from the lokta bush are cooked into a mash and then spread by hand over boxed screens at set to dry in the Himalayan sun. The lokta bush grows...

For the Friend or Family Member who has Everything There's always that friend or family member who is hard to get a gift for whether it be Christmas, birthday, or any other special occasion. One thing that makes buying a gift for the person who has everything...

The Nepali Garden of Dreams Journal We're happy to announce a new journal, the Nepali Garden of Dreams Leather and Lokta Notebook. The journal is the perfect place to capture you dreams, aspirations, or musings. A New Notebook Design The notebook features a tradition...

New Combination Leather & Lokta Cover Journal The Nepali collector journal features a brand new design unlike anything we've ever created. The Nepali Collector Notebook has a cover that is both leather and lokta. The spine is made from water buffalo leather, while...

Gifts Ideas for the Season Journals from Kathmandu Valley Co. are made with a special paper called Lokta Paper. The paper is tree-free and made from cuttings of the lokta bush which grow naturally in the high Himalayan mountains of Nepal. When cut, the lokta bush...

A December of Giving With the traditional hustle and bustle of the holidays, it's nice to take a moment and reflect on what we have, and how we can use what we have to help others. One of the charities that we love is called Heifer International which provides...

In recent years, the term "Green Monday" has popped up in relation to online shopping. It's usually designated the second Monday in December and began with eBay back in 2007 (See Wikipedia: Green Monday). It's a shopping day or holiday that was designated as the "best...

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...

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...