Banana Paper

Handmade banana paper is for those who appreciate the concept of using a natural paper material in an original and organic way. Banana paper is a natural handmade paper made from waste bark of banana tree which is cut after the bananas have been ripened. It is an opaque, medium weight paper made from banana inclusions. Banana papers are generally imported from India and Thailand.

Banana papers have a pronounced texture, incorporating dark colored flecks and chips of banana fiber in a salago pulp base. Their colors are rich and luscious with good lightfastness for colored papers. Their pH of around 8.4 puts them slightly on the alkaline side of neutral. Paper size may vary.

Types of Banana Paper

Two Layer Banana Paper
This paper is two layers laminated together. The bottom layer is mulberry and the top layer is a tissue weight banana paper. Thick chunks and strands of banana bark add color and texture to the top banana paper layer.

Stamped Banana Paper
A lightweight, translucent paper with a crisp, crinkly feel made from recycled cooton rag with inclusions of banana fibers. These are handmade mainly in India and designs on the paper are block printed and highlighted with gold and silver metallic.

Thai Banana Paper
It is an opaue handmade paper made from 50% kozo fibers and 50% banana fibers. It is a paper with smooth texture and is semi trasparent.

Applications of Banana Paper

• Banana papers are a decorative papers for creative use.
• Suitable for gift boxes, gift wrapping, stationery, writing, and handmade notebooks.
• Great for collage, invitations, book covers, rubber stamping, and many other uses.
• Good for block printing, chine collé, and drawing.
• Being a decorative paper, the banana paper is also utilized in production of classic handmade paper products & accessories.