:: Lokta
Lokta is the skin/ bark of a plant. It is called lokta plant (Daphne Cannabina).Locally known as “Lokta” which is renowned for its exceptional durability and special texture. Lokta is used for raw material to make paper. Usually, it grows and available in the height of 6,000 ft. to 9,000 ft. in Nepal. Only from lokta’s raw materials, qualited paper will be produced. Himalayan region is the best place for its growth. Lokta plants stick height could have above 3-9 feet. The bark is collected from high altitude of 2,000 meters, with environmental awareness to preserve the fragile ecology of Nepal’s forests.

:: Paper
Lokta paper made up of Lokta plants skin/bark. Lokta paper seems light and smooth. It is hand made paper which made in traditional method. Germs or insect couldn’t attack and damage it. Paper easily foldable without any strip and wrinkle. Lokta paper will not demolishing in the water immediately, excellent, long lasting and durability. The oldest available manuscripts of Hindu and Buddhist texts, Royal edicts & legal documents are centuries old and always having recorded on Nepali handmade paper. Since 1,500 years ago, handmade paper has been made in the mountain area of Nepal. The Process involves cooking the bark twice, consecutive washing, chopping and beating with wooden mallets. The soft pulp is poured over a wooden-frame and spread evenly by gently shaking the floating frame in a water tank or pond and then sun dried.