Batik Lokta Paper - Tomoe Green

A batik technique has been used to produce this floral pattern in green and cream. Hand-carved wooden blocks are used to create patterns on the paper using wax as a resist, when placed against the light the paper has a beautiful translucent appeal. 

Handmade in Nepal these wonderful papers are a fully sustainable product and prized for their strength, durability and versatility.  Use them for papercraft, bookbinding, collage, gift wrapping. Due to the translucent nature of the batik lokta these are excellent for lampshade making. 

Approx. size 500 x 750mm
No grain direction - Deckled-edge (four sides)
Delivered rolled

Due to their handmade quality each sheet can vary a little in colour and finish. Each paper has irregularities, a feature of their handmade beauty! 

The producers of these papers are members of the Fair Trade Group Nepal