{"product_id":"kathmandu-valley-co-nepali-eco-journal-with-vintage-lokta-paper-hand-made-notebook-from-nepal-5x8-dark-walnut","title":"Kathmandu Valley Co. Nepali Eco Journal with Vintage Lokta Paper - Hand-made Notebook from Nepal (5x8, Dark Walnut)","description":"\u003cdiv class=\"product-description\"\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eKathmandu Valley Co. Nepali Eco Journal with Vintage Lokta Paper. Hand-made Notebook to write in from Nepal. (5x8, Dark Walnut)\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eKathmandu Valley Co. Nepali Eco Journal with Vintage Lokta Paper - Hand-made Notebook from Nepal (5x8, Dark Walnut)\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe Nepali Eco Journal from Kathmandu Valley Co. with handmade Lokta paper has a history rich in ancient tradition. Lokta Paper - A Tradition of 1,000 Years 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 feet. When properly cut, the bushes produce three to eight new, fast-growing shoots making Lokta paper one of the most sought-after, renewable, non-tree papers. Journal Features The journal features Lokta paper made by hand on the Himalayan mountainsides of Nepal, a vegetable-dyed cover, is available in two sizes: Pocket and Standard, and contains 96 deckle-edge pages (192 front and back). Lokta Paper - A Unique Handmade Process Once harvested by hand, the fibrous inner Lokta bush bark is cooked into a mash and then spread by hand on boxed screens and set to dry in the Himalayan sun, creating a durable, fibrous paper. Himalayan Sun-kissed Paper The boxed screens create a beautiful and natural texture on the paper with one side screen-kissed and the other sun-kissed. This process creates one of the world’s most unique, acid-free papers. Natural Flecks from the Outer Bark The beautiful Lokta paper pages contains natural flecks from the bush and can vary slightly in thickness from page to page due to the unique handcrafting process. Maintaining Ancient Tradition The oldest surviving Lokta paper is a copy of the Karanya Buha Sutra Buddhist text, estimated to be 1,000 to 1,900 years old. Lokta Paper is still used today for official Nepali government documents and has been produced in a similar fashion for centuries. Your Adventure Awaits An adventure already begun in the Himalayas, this journal is a great note-taking companion at home, work, or for your adventures and journeys around the globe. Plant-based Colors Vegetable dyes create the beautiful colors for the cover and can vary from season to season, making each journal one of a kind. Deckle Edge Paper The paper's antique-style deckled edges (similar to rough cut) are styled by hand and make a special journal even more unique. Nepalese Artisans This Himalayan handcrafted treasure supports the talented Nepalese artisans and preserves the thousand-year-old tradition of hand-made paper in Nepal. Vegetable dye from black walnut husks is used to create the beautiful dark brown color in the journals. Cutch wood resin is used to create the rich Terra Cotta color, creating a beautiful earthen red in the cover. Dye from Pomegranate skins mixed with Indigo create the lovely sage green color on the cover. For over a thousand years, lokta paper has been a staple of artisans from Nepal. Thank you for supporting this ancient tradition! Made from lokta bushes grown naturally in the Himalayan Mountains of Nepal, lokta paper is one of the world's most unique papers. Strips of the inner lokta bark are cooked in vats, creating a pulpy mash which is then spread across boxed screens and set to dry in the Himalayan sunshine. The paper forms with a special texture making each sheet unique. Lokta bushes quickly regrow after being cut, providing a renewable source for the paper. Yes. We have lokta paper specially made to work with most laser and inkjet printers. Lokta card stock can also be printed on by printers that can accommodate card stocks. Yes, lokta fibers are separated and spread by hand across boxed screens and set to dry in the Himalayan sunshine, making each sheet unique. Yes. Lokta paper comes from bushes that grow in the high Himalayas of Nepal. Lokta bushes are a renewable source for the paper as the bushes quickly regrow when properly cut. Visit the Store\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eKey Features\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e✅ Earth-Friendly Notebook: 5x8 inch journal with 96 Deckle-edge (rough cut) pages handmade from the renewable Lokta Bush (192 pages front and back).\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e✅ Handmade Paper: Tree-free paper made from the Lokta bush grown in the high altitude of the Himalayan Mountains.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e✅ Nature's Colors: Vegetable-dyed cover using walnut husks for the cover and a mix of pomegranate and indigo for the spine, making each journal unique.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e✅ Sun-kissed in the Himalayas: Lokta bush fibers are cooked into pulp and then spread by hand over boxed screens and set to dry in the Himalayan sun, creating the paper. Pages contain natural flecks and texture unique to the art of hand-crafted Lokta paper.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e✅ Handcrafted in Nepal: Thank you for supporting a 1,000-year-old Nepalese paper-making tradition.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eShipping \u0026amp; Guarantees\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e✅ FREE standard shipping within the United States (3–6 business days)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e✅ 100% money-back guarantee for lost or damaged items\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e✅ Secure checkout with encrypted payment processing\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e✅ Shipping via UPS, FedEx, and USPS\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e✅ Ships to lower 48 states only (no PO Boxes \/ APO \/ FPO)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eReturns\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e✅ 30-day hassle-free returns\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e✅ Items must be unused and in original packaging\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e✅ Full refund if item is not delivered\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e✅ Guaranteed delivery within 6–7 business days\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003ePayment Methods\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e✅ Credit Cards, PayPal, Shop Pay, Apple Pay, Google Pay, Amazon Pay, Meta Pay\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eCustomer Support\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"text-align:left;\"\u003e✅ Questions? 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