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Create Vintage Invitations with 5×7″ Deluxe Lokta Card Stock

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 Printing Tips

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...

Special Holiday Savings on Handmade Lokta Paper

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...

New Vintage-Style Holiday Lokta Wrapping Paper

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...

Introducing New Deckle-edge Lokta Printer Paper

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...

Send Your Announcement in Style

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...

Festive 5×7 Lokta Paper

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

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...

Send Something Special

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...

Worth the Journey

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...

Unique Lokta Paper for Back to School

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...

Help for Nepal

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...

A Good Planet Is Hard to Find – Happy Earth Day!

“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...

New Hand-Twisted Lokta Paper Twine

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...

Holiday Discounts – Give a Special Gift

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

“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...

Send a Special Note with Handmade Lokta Stationery

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...

All in this Together – Happy Earth Day

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

7 Ideas for Staying Centered, Sane, and 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...

New Lokta Card Stock Paper

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 -...

Give Your Gift a Special Touch with Handmade Wrapping 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 in Time for the Holidays & Special Occasions

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...

Tree-free paper products from printer paper to toilet 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...

Swayambhu

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...

Eco-Friendly Wrapping Paper from Nepal

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...

Create Something Amazing with Handmade Lokta Paper

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,...

Major Flooding in Nepal

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.

Extended Prime Day Deals 2019

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...

A Thoughtful Gift Idea for the Friend who has Everything

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...

Save Your Dreams

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...

Collect Your Experiences

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...

Holiday Gift Ideas

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...

Giving Opportunities Around the World

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...

Green Monday, Redefining a Holiday?

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...

Introducing the Nepali Wayfinder Journal

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...

Why is Lokta Paper Special?

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...

5 Ways to Get the Most out of your Travel Journal

An amazing trip can provide memories that will last a lifetime, but how to you capture those memories adequately in a travel journal? To begin with, you don't need to be a professional writing or even be poetic with words to get the most from writing in your own...

New Nepali Cherish Greeting Cards

New Handmade Greeting Cards We are pleased to introduce to you our new natural greeting cards made from handmade lokta paper. Three new designs include real flower petals added to the creation of the paper. How Lokta Paper is Made Lokta paper is created from cuttings...

An Epic Arrival from Nepal

Hefty Pages for Extra Hefty Jobs We'd like to share with you our new extra-thick Epic Pages now included in the Nepali Eco Epic. These pages are great for projects requiring extra or thicker ink. The pages are clean-cut which make them easier to turn and flip through...

Beautiful Nepal

"Local legends have that a Hindu sage named 'Ne' established himself in the valley of Kathmandu in prehistoric times and that the word 'Nepal' came into existence as the place was protected ('pala' in Pali) by the sage 'Nemi'. It is mentioned in Vedic texts that this...

Butter Lamps in Nepal

Butter Lamps (or Butter Candles) are something you may see regularly at many temples and homes in Nepal. "The light from the flame of a butter candle symbolizes the wisdom of the awakened mind, dispelling the darkness of delusion and mental obscuration." (Boss Nepal)...

Keep it Cool on International Yoga Day

International Yoga Day The United Nations General Assembly unanimously declared June 21 as International Yoga Day to be celebrated each year on the longest day of the year (for those in the northern hemisphere). Keep it Cool today, and do some Yoga today. Capture the...

Father’s Day Gifts for 2017

This Father's Day, Give Something Personal Our journals are Handmade in the Himalayas of Nepal, but what makes them even more unique is that the paper is handmade. Take a moment to pen a personal message in your gift of a truly unique leather bound journal. Handmade...

Learn what it takes to make handmade Lokta Paper

What does it take to Make the World's Most Special Handmade Paper? 1. Tradition Lokta paper follows a 1,000-year-old tradition in paper making. 2. Sustainability Lokta bushes when cut, grow back quickly to their original height, making it a very sustainable source for...

Handmade in the Himalayas: Natural Printer Paper

Add a Deeper Meaning to your Work with Handmade Lokta Printer Paper All too often, we treat too lightly the things around us. It's a disconnect between us and the earth around. Reconnect with Nature In a society that increase ever day in mass-produced goods, it's...

Inspirational Buddha Quotes for Meditation

Buddhism in Nepal There are many wonderful buddhist sites in Nepal, and many were damaged by the earthquake in 2015. Rebuilding efforts continue. Thank you for supporting our handmade products helping the economic regrowth of Nepal. We'd like to share a video...

The Eternal Rule

Hatred does not cease by hatred, but only by love; this is the eternal rule. -Buddha

Indigo Colored Lokta Paper for Crafts & Printing

Lokta Printer and Craft Paper with Indigo Natural Indigo is a dye used for centuries to create a variety of beautiful blues. Now, it's a part of our Handmade Lokta Printer Paper, adding its distinctive color to our handmade lokta paper. Handmade Lokta Paper made for...

Handmade Lokta Printer Paper – Vegetable-Dyed Saffron

An Ancient Tradition in a Modern World Lokta paper is made by hand in the Himalayas of Nepal, and has been a tree-free source for paper in the region for over a thousand years. Now as an alternative to regular printer paper that is treated with bleach and other...

4 Ways to Celebrate Earth Day

There's 364 other days to interact with technology. Take a little time off today, reduce your electricity usage. Meditate or even... 1. Go Outside It's a shocker, but it's easier to spend all day inside. Go for a walk, or a hike, or simply stand in some sunshine and...

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