Handmade Lokta Paper Notebook – Mixed Blue Cotton – Large, 21 × 15 cm – 45 Leaves

Description

Bring a little more character to everyday writing with this handmade Lokta paper notebook from Nepal. The cover combines traditional Lokta paper with recycled blue cotton fibres, creating a softly speckled, cloudy texture with natural variation from the handmade process.

The large 21 × 15 cm format contains 45 blank leaves, giving plenty of room for journaling, creative writing, sketching, planning or keeping everyday thoughts and ideas. A matching Lokta paper bookmark and simple string tie add to its practical, rustic character.

Made using traditional Lokta papermaking techniques, this distinctive notebook is as much a tactile object as it is a useful writing companion.

Traditional Lokta Paper From Nepal

Lokta paper is made from the bark of the wild-growing Daphne bush, a plant that naturally regenerates in the Himalayan forests. Rather than relying on conventional machine-made paper, traditional Lokta papermaking is a hands-on process, with the bark harvested, prepared, made into paper and sun-dried by hand.

The result is beautifully tactile paper with natural texture and character. Small variations in the surface and appearance are part of what makes handmade Lokta paper special — each notebook feels like a real piece of traditional craft rather than a mass-produced stationery item.

A Notebook With A Story Behind It

These notebooks are made through a fair trade supply chain, helping support skilled artisans while keeping traditional Nepalese papermaking practices alive. For Old Ways Living, that connection between useful everyday objects, traditional craftsmanship and a more considered way of living is what makes them particularly appealing.

Available across Mini, Medium and Large formats, with approximately 40–45 leaves of handmade paper, the collection offers something for everything from pocket notes and lists to longer journaling, creative writing and sketching. Selected designs also include a bookmark, with some featuring a QR code offering a glimpse into the Himalayan workshop behind the craft.

A thoughtful alternative to ordinary stationery, these Lokta paper notebooks bring together natural materials, traditional skills and the simple pleasure of writing by hand.