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Gather your thoughts and record the journey of your illumination in our exquisite Tibetan Fair Trade Himalayan Lokta Paper Journals, handcrafted in Nepal, using ecologically sound, traditional techniques, nearly 2000 years old.

The Lokta (Daphne cannabina) tree is a fast growing, under-story shrub, which grows in the middle mountains of Nepal, at 6,500 feet in elevation. The bark of the Lokta tree is pounded to a fine pulp and soaked in hot water. This mixture is then diluted and sifted through fine cotton mesh screens, which are dried in the sun and then peeled off. The art of Lokta paper making is being preserved through various equal opportunity cooperatives which teach and provide income for many Nepalese women and men. Lokta paper is acid free, soft and smooth in texture, fibrous in appearance, and has exceptional durability.


The company that supplies our handmade specialty stationery sets is a founding member of the Fair Trade Federation and works directly with Tibetan and Nepalese artisans to create designs that celebrate the beauty and culture of Tibet. Proceeds from purchases of their products benefit both individual artisans, the producer groups they work with, and the Tibetan refugee community.

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