The centuries old history of the production of nepali paper dates back to the second century B. C., when papermaking was invented by T’sai Lun or one of his predecessors at the Chinese court. Nearly a millenium later, the knowledge of the production of paper out of the bark of Daphne papyracaea reached the High Himalayas via Tibet. There paper was produced from the ninth until the midst of our century.

Under the impact of changing political powers in Tibet, a new Forest Act in Nepal and the increasing import of industrially produced cheap paper from other countries, the traditional production of nepali paper seemed to come to a standstill in the beginning of the 1960′s.

But new customers raised the demand of nepali paper in a way, that the expected end turned into a new period of paper production in Nepal since the 1970′s. Supported by international organizations, such as UNICEF, and by the booming paper export market, the traditional handicraft of the Eastern Himalayas was newly enlived and is expanding since, although the mode of production experienced several changes.

Nepalese paper are made of the bark of Daphne papyracaea also called as lokta in nepal. These plants are found in altitude of 7,000 to 9,000 feet or above sea level and capable of re-growing even after being cut but these plants or trees don’t need to cut for paper as only the bark of it being used.
These papers are widely known for its exceptional durability, strength and wonderful texture and most of the government offices all around Nepal use it as official documentation paper.

The centuries old history of the production of nepali paper dates back to the second century B. C., when papermaking was invented by T’sai Lun or one of his predecessors at the Chinese court. Nearly a millenium later, the knowledge of the production of paper out of the bark of Daphne papyracaea reached the High Himalayas via Tibet. There paper was produced from the ninth until the midst of our century. Under the impact of changing political powers in Tibet, a new Forest Act in Nepal and the increasing import of industrially produced cheap paper from other countries, the traditional production of nepali paper seemed to come to a standstill in the beginning of the 1960′s.

But new customers raised the demand of nepali paper in a way, that the expected end turned into a new period of paper production in Nepal since the 1970′s. Supported by international organizations, such as UNICEF, and by the booming paper export market, the traditional handicraft of the Eastern Himalayas was newly enlived and is expanding since, although the mode of production experienced several changes.

Nepalese paper are made of the bark of Daphne papyracaea also called as lokta in nepal. These plants are found in altitude of 7,000 to 9,000 feet or above sea level and capable of re-growing even after being cut but these plants or trees don’t need to cut for paper as only the bark of it being used.

These papers are widely known for its exceptional durability, strength and wonderful texture and most of the government offices all around Nepal use it as official documentation paper.

CraftVision is a leading company from past 15 years producing finest lokta paper products. We’ve skillful and creative staffs working with us from generations. CraftVision always gives the platform and opportunity to the peoples who have skills and we are fully committed for the development of our local people and communities.