The Lokta paper although different, is also popularly known as rice paper. It ishandmade traditionally from time immemorial in Nepal from the bark of Daphne cannabina ordaphne papyacea called “Lokta.” Which is found at altitude of 6500 feet to 9500 feet. TheLokta has characteristics of regenerating again after 6 to 8 years of cutting thus, undercontrolled management it preserves the fragile forest ecology of Nepal.

Nepalese paper and paper products are very famous in the overseas market. Nepalesepaper made from ‘Lokta’ or Dayshing (Daphne cannabina) plants has its own unique feature,which has a tearing strength. In addition Lokta paper withstands insects and temperatureextremes with exceptionally durable and resistant to moths and milde. Therefore from the veryolden days the Lokta paper is used to preserve the oldest available manuscripts of Hindu andBuddhist texts. It is a tradition in Nepal to preserve the value things in Lokta paper as such alllegal documents and property ownership documents are registered in Lotka paper.

Beside Nepalese paper, its used have also extended beyond sacred and legalmanuscripts to calendar, kites, wood block prints, masks, stationery, notebooks,notebooks, gift wrappers, bags, envelopes greetings cards, gift wrap, lamshades etc. and asprinting material for books and other publications.

The major markets are USA, Japan, Canada and European countries.