Hand-made Lokta paper, finished with a bamboo clasp
This pocket-friendly journal is bound in green and closes with a small natural bamboo peg. The cover is made from genuine Nepalese Lokta paper, dipped, dried and finished by hand in mountain villages. The surface is alive to the touch — slightly uneven, slightly fibrous — and quite different from any printed notebook you may have used before.
Why the green cover suits you
The calm green tone brings a fresh, grounded feel and works well with natural wood, linen and plant tones — a gentle daily companion at home or on the road. The bamboo closure adds a quiet, organic detail and keeps the pages safely tucked in when you carry the journal in a bag.
The Lokta paper tradition
Lokta paper is drawn from the Daphne shrub, a plant that regrows quickly after each harvest. The fibres are boiled, beaten into a pulp and then dipped onto fine sieves to dry in the sun. This is how the paper gets its long fibres, its strength and its remarkable resistance to yellowing — it stays beautiful for decades.
Key details
- Size: medium, around 15 x 12 cm
- Material: hand-made Lokta paper with bamboo closure
- Inside: around 45 thick, textured pages
- Country of origin: Nepal
How you might use it
The paper takes ink, ink wash, fine pencil and gentle watercolour beautifully. You can use it as a daily diary, a recipe book, a sketchbook, a dream log or a meditation companion. Because each cover is hand-finished, your journal will arrive with small, individual variations — and that is part of its character.
Care
Keep the journal in a dry place, away from strong sunlight. The bamboo peg can be gently realigned if it loosens with use. With a little care, the cover keeps its colour and the paper its feel for many years.