In
the heart of the Himalaya, Nepali craftspeople have been producing
handmade paper for over many years.
Nepalese handmade papers are
known for their beauty as well as strength and durability. Its like
writing on clouds, a perfect paper for writing poetry and love letters.
It is simply called a paper from the clouds of Himalaya, a paper of
dignity and honour.
These stunning papers are made from the bark of the Daphne spp., also
called lokta locally. This plant is found in altitude of 7,000 to 9,000
feet or above sea level. The plant has a capability of regrowing after
being cut.
Nepalese paper is renowned for its exceptional durability,
strength and wonderful texture. These papers are available in a range of
festive colors depicting the moods and values of Nepalese.The people of
Nepal continue to use it in their daily life. Later in 1959 the paper
was traded with Tibet where it was used in the monasteries for sacred
texts.
Nepalese Paper Products
Nepalese Paper Products Pvt. Ltd. was established in 1991 with the main
objective is to develop Nepalese's traditional Craft Industries in
handmade papermaking so that it can be improved standard of living of
rural and urban area of low-income families.
A variety of paper products are crafted out of these beautiful
Nepalese
papers. These paper products includes a line of writing papers,
writing pads, greetings cards, visiting cards, gift wrappers, gift
boxes, diary viii. lamp shades, calendars, paper charts, and wall
papers.
