Handmade and hand dyed Nepalese paper combines traditional papermaking with the natural beauty of colour and texture. Made by skilled artisans in Nepal, these papers have a distinctive tactile quality, with subtle variations that reflect their handmade production.
Traditionally made from the long, durable fibres of Himalayan Daphne shrubs, lokta has been used in Nepal for centuries for manuscripts, religious texts and important documents and is valued for its strength, flexibility and longevity. The fibres are harvested without uprooting the plant, allowing the shrubs to regenerate and supporting a renewable approach to traditional papermaking.
Each sheet is formed and finished by hand before being carefully dyed in rich and varied colours. The natural texture of the fibres remains visible beneath the colour, creating depth and subtle tonal variation throughout the paper. These individual characteristics are part of the appeal of handmade Nepalese paper, ensuring that no two sheets are exactly alike.
Ideal for bookbinding, journals, stationery, collage, card making, paper craft, wrapping, drawing and other creative projects, these papers bring together traditional craftsmanship, natural materials and expressive colour.
