{"title":"Nepalese Books \u0026 Paper","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eNepalese Handmade Books \u0026amp; Paper — Ancient Craft from the Himalayas\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eNepal has one of the world's oldest and most celebrated papermaking traditions, and every sheet and book in this collection carries that heritage. Made by hand in the Himalayan foothills using fibres harvested from lokta and mitsumata plants — both sustainable, renewable resources — these papers have a character, texture, and warmth that no machine-made paper can replicate.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch2\u003eWhat You'll Find Here\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eLokta paper sheets\u003c\/strong\u003e — large format handmade sheets in natural and dyed colours, made from the bark fibre of the lokta plant found above 3,000 metres; available in light 30gsm and heavier 90gsm weights\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eMitsumata paper sheets\u003c\/strong\u003e — delicate, translucent sheets made from mitsumata bast fibre combined with bamboo leaves, using the traditional Japanese nagashizuki method\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eColoured lokta gift wrap\u003c\/strong\u003e — vibrant, pre-folded packs of handmade lokta sheets dyed using EU-standard dyes; beautiful for gift wrapping, bookbinding, and papercraft\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eZig zag books\u003c\/strong\u003e — accordion-folded handmade books in square formats, perfect for miniature paintings, travel journals, and artist books\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003ch2\u003eWhy Nepalese Handmade Paper?\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSustainable \u0026amp; renewable\u003c\/strong\u003e — lokta and mitsumata plants are harvested above ground and naturally regrown every 3–4 years\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSupports Himalayan communities\u003c\/strong\u003e — fibre collection and papermaking create valuable employment in the hill areas of Nepal\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eVegan friendly\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSuitable for\u003c\/strong\u003e printmaking, drawing, calligraphy, bookbinding, collage, gift wrapping, and mixed media\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003cp\u003eNot sure which paper is right for you? \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/paperstory.co.uk\/pages\/contact\"\u003eGet in touch\u003c\/a\u003e — we're happy to help.\u003c\/p\u003e","products":[{"product_id":"handmade-nepalese-bee-notebook","title":"Handmade Nepalese Bee Sketchbook","description":"\u003cp\u003eBeautiful A6 Nepalese book, with a gorgeous Lokta Black and Gold Bee cover. 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Crafted from the inner bark or bast fibre of the lokta plant — a sustainable, renewable resource native to the Himalayan foothills — each sheet is made using the traditional Nepalese floating mould method, where pulp is poured onto paper frames and sun-dried by hand. The result is a light, characterful sheet with a medium texture and a natural, warm tone that no machine-made paper can replicate.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch2\u003eKey Features\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e30gsm, medium texture\u003c\/strong\u003e — light and translucent with a naturally textured surface; feels more substantial than machine-made papers of the same weight due to the handmade process\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eLarge format, 50 x 75 cm\u003c\/strong\u003e — a generous sheet size ideal for printmaking, drawing, calligraphy, and collage\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eLokta bast fibre\u003c\/strong\u003e — made from the inner bark of the lokta plant, harvested above ground level and naturally regrown every 3–4 years\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eTraditional floating mould method\u003c\/strong\u003e — pulp poured onto frames and sun-dried by hand, giving each sheet its unique character\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSustainable \u0026amp; renewable\u003c\/strong\u003e — lokta is one of the most environmentally responsible papermaking fibres available\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eVegan friendly\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSuitable for\u003c\/strong\u003e printmaking, drawing, ink, calligraphy, collage, and bookmaking\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003cdiv style=\"background-color:#fff8e7;padding:12px;border-left:4px solid #e0a800;margin:16px 0;\"\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e⚠️ Please note — sheets are posted folded\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eDue to the large format size, sheets are gently folded for posting and will arrive with a fold or crease. We take care to minimise this where possible. If you require flat sheets, these are available to purchase in our Bawdeswell store. 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We will try and minimise the crease by gently folding rather than adding a firm crease where possible. However, the paper will have a crease or fold. This allows us to sell these papers at a much more affordable price, and without minimum quantities. If you would like flat sheets they are available in store. Unfortunately we can't post flat, due to the size. \u003c\/strong\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"product_meta\"\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"product_meta\"\u003eMitsumata is lighter toned and softer than lokta. Known as argeli in Nepal, this is a native plant of the Himalayan foothills. Mitsumata is a sustainable and renewable resource. Plants are cropped above ground level and can be reharvested after 3-4 years. The papers are made using the Japanese nagashizuki dipping and layering method of papermaking. 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The result is a beautifully translucent, smooth-textured sheet with a presence and quality that belies its 30gsm weight. 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We take care to minimise this where possible. If you require flat sheets, these are available to purchase in our Bawdeswell store. 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We will try and minimise the crease by gently folding rather than adding a firm crease where possible. However, the paper will have a crease or fold. This allows us to sell these papers at a much more affordable price, and without minimum quantities. If you would like flat sheets they are available in store. Unfortunately we can't post flat, due to the size. \u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eMitsumata is lighter toned and softer than lokta. Known as argeli in Nepal, this is a native plant of the Himalayan foothills. Mitsumata is a sustainable and renewable resource. Plants are cropped above ground level and can be reharvested after 3-4 years. The papers are made using the Japanese nagashizuki dipping and layering method of papermaking. 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