
Lokta paper decorative chain 'circles' - length approx. 160 cm - the circles are made from several layers of paper and can be 'folded open', creating a beautiful 3D effect Paper is a sensitive raw material that we should handle carefully. This is why NEPALAYA works with Lokta paper: * LOKTA is Nepalese and means daphne. The Lokta plant grows in the mountainous northeastern region of Nepal. The average lifespan of a Lokta tree is 15-20 years, after 4 years the Daphne can be harvested for the first time. To produce Lokta paper, the Lokta fibers are taken from the bark without damaging the plant – a sustainable and environmentally friendly way of producing paper. BY BUYING LOKTA PAPER YOU ARE SUPPORTING THE PRESERVATION OF THE RAINFOREST AND THUS REDUCING CO2 EMISSIONS AND CONTRIBUTING TO THE SURVIVAL OF CENTURIES-OLD TRADITIONS. 100% Lokta paper