Nepalese Lokta Paper - Sun Washed Brick - BROWN AND GOLD

Price: Starting at $0.65

Manufacturer: Black Ink Papers

Manufacturer Part No: 4199

Deep, rich earthtones in a variety of solids and patterns are the allure of Lokta Papers from

Nepal

. Handmade from the fiber of the "Nepal Paper Plant," also called the Daphne Shrub or Lokta Bush, the cultivation of this "tree free" paper is an eco-friendly resource and a reliable revenue stream for the village artisans of

Nepal

's rural and urban areas. Growing around 6-9,000 feet up in the Himalayan region of

Nepal

, this bush completely regenerates in about 4 to 6 years after being cut to about 6" from the ground.

Handmade from the Lokta bush, the base of this paper is bathed in a dye, then dried naturally in the sun. A brick die-cut pattern is then laid over the paper and exposed to the sun again, producing a warm darker tone in the open, exposed areas. Available in brick-patterned papers, leaf-patterned papers and mosaic-patterned papers in coordinating color family combinations. Acid free, this paper provides a wonderful “blank canvas” for art applications and paper crafts. Lokta Paper is also ink jet and laser printer compatible. Use for: