Why Nepali Handmade Lokta Paper?

Also known as Nepali Kagaz, the Lokta Paper is a handmade paper made of the fibrous inner bark of the Lokta plant, an indigenous plant in Nepalese southern slopes of the Himalayan forests.

The most distinctive feature of the Lokta tree is its regenerative property, which happens naturally every 4 to 5 years. Hence it not only helps prevent soil erosion but also has no negative impact on the environment.

Due to its variety of uses, the Lokta tree is an asset to the economy of Nepal, giving employment to hundreds of men and women in rural areas.

Why we use Lokta Paper to make our gift boxes:

1. High resistance to mildew and insects such as paper crawlers and silverfish

2. Non-perishable in water and not easily torn

3. Last for a long time and protects items wrapped in it from scratches

4. Unique texture and feel, decorated with dried flowers, which comes in a variety of colors

5. Eco friendly and environmentally sustainable

6. Not treated with harmful chemicals such as bleach

7. Indirectly supporting Nepalese handmade paper artisans in rural Nepal

Due to the high resistance of Lokta Papers against humidity and mildew, government officials have traditionally used them for official documents and religious texts.

Touch Nature chose to use this beautiful Lokta Paper to make handmade soap gift boxes. Two of Touch Nature's more popular gift sets made with this beautiful paper are:

1. 6pc of 50gm Soap Set - it comes in 6 unique scents of lavender, rose, geranium, peppermint, tea tree, and lemongrass, each with its unique benefits. To buy, click on the following countries: USA , Canada, and Singapore.

2. 5pc of 60gn Flower Soap Set - it comes in 5 unique scents of lavender, rose, geranium, peppermint, and jasmine, each with its unique benefits. They are also decorated with dried flower petals. To buy, click on the following countries: USA , Canada, and Singapore.

We also use Lokta paper to decorate our citronella aromatherapy candles. To buy, click on the following countries: USA, Canada, UK, and Singapore.

These gifts are special as not only the Lokta paper is sourced directly from Nepal, but also these soaps are hand made by trafficked women from Nepali.