Elephant Dung Paper Note Holder

These joyful elephant dung note holders are full of quirky style and character. The note holder covers are made from 25% recycled paper and 75% elephant dung (– yes really!). Inside each one are approximately 100 single, unbound paddy husk paper pages and can be written on with the pen of your choice. All the paper is acid-free. Handmade paddy husk paper is a by-product of Sri Lanka’s rice milling industry. Its high fibre and silica content produces a lovely smooth paper and because rice is the staple food of the country there is plenty of paddy husk available. The note holders are handmade by skilled local artisans and each one is finished with a brass elephant motif on the top. The brass elephant motifs are all hand finished and maybe a slightly different design to the image shown. Made from: Covers: 75% elephant dung and 25% recycled paper. Paper: Paddy husk Dimensions: 10 x 10cm The products in our elephant dung range are made by skilled and creative artisans using elephant dung paper from the Maximus Elephant Conservation Trust. The ultimate in recycling, elephant dung is collected and boiled to sterilise it before the paper-making process. As unique as the animal that helped to produce it, each piece of paper is different depending on the diet of the elephant. Improving the outlook for the majestic elephants of Sri Lanka, Maximus has its workshop in the grounds of the Millennium Elephant Foundation (MEF), a wonderful small charity that cares for sick, old, and disabled elephants. Working with initiatives like Maximus, the foundation is able to show the positive relationship local economies can have with these amazing animals, and work towards resolving the conflict between the elephants and the local communities as they turn to eating farmers’ crops as their natural habitat is destroyed. By making a purchase, you are helping to continue the fantastic work of our producers.