Lokta Paper
Crafted in Nepal’s Kathmandu valleys, our Fair Trade lokta paper is made by artisans using the durable and evergreen lokta plant. Growing in abundance in the forests of Nepal and regenerating to a fully grown plant in just over five years, it has been used for Buddhist texts and legal documents for centuries. Depending on the individual design, the papers can be hand-dyed, dip-dyed or hand-screen printed.
Set of six crackers, hand-assembled in Dorset from Fair Trade lokta paper, which is made and printed by hand in the Kathmandu valleys of Nepal.
Finished with a blue grosgrain ribbon, each cracker contains a handmade gift: a mini origami star and a mini star garland, both Fair Trade and made from Nepalese lokta paper, a Fair Trade felt mushroom decoration, an organic beeswax lavender essential oil wax melt, a packet of bird feed, and a set of three mini pencils; plus a paper crown, a riddle and a festive anagram.
Once the festivities are over, simply peel off the adhesive strip, and both the cracker papers and box can be recycled.
Details
Made in the United Kingdom.
Length 33cm.
We also offer Furoshiki Table Gifts as an alternative to crackers. These similarly come in a set of six and can be used year and year again.
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The Making of Lokta Paper in Kathmandu
Crafted in Nepal’s Kathmandu valleys, our Fair Trade lokta paper is made by artisans from the durable and evergreen lokta plant. Growing in abundance in the forests of Nepal and regenerating to a fully grown plant in just over five years, it has been used for Buddhist texts and legal documents for centuries.
The bark is peeled and dried, then soaked overnight and boiled. Next, it is beaten until it becomes a watery pulp consistency. Framed mesh screens are dipped into the mixture and carefully lifted out to achieve even coverage. This is set out to dry in the sun until a sheet can be peeled from the screen. Depending on the individual design, the papers can be hand-dyed, dip-dyed or hand-screen printed.