- HANDMADE COMPUTER PAPER: 25 Sheets of 8 1/2 by 11 inches, Non-tree Vintage Paper made from the Lokta bush grown in the high altitude of the Himalayan Mountains.
- TRADITIONALLY-DYED PAPER: The rich color of the Katshulha paper is derived from natural dyes created from the small Kerria Lacca (Lac) insect that attaches itself to Kusumbh and Tesu trees.
- COMPUTER PAPER: For inkjet and laser printers, or for use in crafts, origami, or scrapbooking, the pages contain natural flecks from the lokta bark and a unique “screened” texture on the side used to make the paper and the other, a natural texture.
- SUN-KISSED IN THE HIMALAYAS: Lokta bush strips are cooked into a mash and then spread by hand over boxed screens and set to dry on the Himalayan Mountainside. This process forms the one-of-a-kind Lokta paper.
- HAND-CRAFTED IN NEPAL: Supports Nepalese artisans and preserves a 1,000-year-old Nepalese tradition of paper making by hand.
For the Eco-Conscious - Known for its durability, Lokta paper is much more resistant to tearing than modern papers and is bleach free. Lokta bushes are not destroyed when harvested. A good cut from a harvested bush can regrow new shoots that can reach full height (nearly 15 feet) in about 5 years.
For the Modern User - Our Lokta Computer paper measures the standard 8.5 x 11 inches and is designed for inkjet and laser printers. The small pack has 25 sheets.
For Creatives - The decorative paper can also be used in crafts, scrapbooking, origami and other fun and creative projects. Use yours to create something meaningful or give extra meaning to printed projects. Thank you for supporting Himalayan artisans preserving the tradition of Lokta paper making.
One of the oldest insect dyes comes from the resin from an insect called Kerria Lacca (Lac as in shellac) that attaches itself to Kusumbh and Tesu trees. The natural dye creation happens in three phases.
Phase I - Broodlac: The first stage involves "broodlac," or a starter stick with the eggs of the Kerria Lacca attached to the stick which is then attached to the tree used for cultivation.
Phase II - Sticklac: Once hatched the kerria lacca colonize the branches and release a rich red resin. Coated branches are harvested and the result is the second stage called "sticklac."
Phase III - Seedlac: Impurities are removed and the resin is washed. The resin peices once cleaned are then referred to as "seedlac." Further processesing can be performed to turn the seedlac into actual shellac.
A Natural Dye used Throughout History and in Modern Day
Dye from this bug was used to color the uniforms of the British Redcoats, but can also create a rich pink (“Pink Coats” anyone?). The dye and shellac is also used in nail polish, and even foods (yes, foods, especially sweets). Our paper sheets are dyed by hand with this rich resin creating a beautiful pink color.
For the History Lover - The oldest surviving Lokta paper is a religious text, a copy of the Karanya Buha Sutra Buddhist text estimated to be 1,000 to 1,900 years old. Lokta paper artisans create the paper today following a tradition of centuries of paper making in the Himalayas of Nepal.
For the One-of-a-Kind - Lokta paper has a beautiful texture containing natural flecks from the bush. Each page is unique with its own characteristic patterns and texture due to the special handcrafting process.
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For the Eco-Conscious - Known for its durability, Lokta paper is much more resistant to tearing than modern papers and is bleach free. Lokta bushes are not destroyed when harvested. A good cut from a harvested bush can regrow new shoots that can reach full height (nearly 15 feet) in about 5 years.
For the Modern User - Our Lokta Computer paper measures the standard 8.5 x 11 inches and is designed for inkjet and laser printers. The small pack has 25 sheets.
For Creatives - The decorative paper can also be used in crafts, scrapbooking, origami and other fun and creative projects. Use yours to create something meaningful or give extra meaning to printed projects. Thank you for supporting Himalayan artisans preserving the tradition of Lokta paper making.
One of the oldest insect dyes comes from the resin from an insect called Kerria Lacca (Lac as in shellac) that attaches itself to Kusumbh and Tesu trees. The natural dye creation happens in three phases.
Phase I - Broodlac: The first stage involves "broodlac," or a starter stick with the eggs of the Kerria Lacca attached to the stick which is then attached to the tree used for cultivation.
Phase II - Sticklac: Once hatched the kerria lacca colonize the branches and release a rich red resin. Coated branches are harvested and the result is the second stage called "sticklac."
Phase III - Seedlac: Impurities are removed and the resin is washed. The resin peices once cleaned are then referred to as "seedlac." Further processesing can be performed to turn the seedlac into actual shellac.
A Natural Dye used Throughout History and in Modern Day
Dye from this bug was used to color the uniforms of the British Redcoats, but can also create a rich pink (“Pink Coats” anyone?). The dye and shellac is also used in nail polish, and even foods (yes, foods, especially sweets). Our paper sheets are dyed by hand with this rich resin creating a beautiful pink color.
For the History Lover - The oldest surviving Lokta paper is a religious text, a copy of the Karanya Buha Sutra Buddhist text estimated to be 1,000 to 1,900 years old. Lokta paper artisans create the paper today following a tradition of centuries of paper making in the Himalayas of Nepal.
For the One-of-a-Kind - Lokta paper has a beautiful texture containing natural flecks from the bush. Each page is unique with its own characteristic patterns and texture due to the special handcrafting process.
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