{"product_id":"lokta-mini-tiles-notebook-medium-15x12cm-45-leaves-natural","title":"Lokta Mini Tiles Notebook – Medium (15x12cm) – 45 Leaves – Natural","description":"\u003cp\u003eA medium-format lokta paper notebook with a small-scale geometric tile pattern printed on a natural, undyed cover. The tile motif is repeating and even — closer to Moroccan zellige or South Asian block-print geometry than to freeform organic patterns. The natural paper tones keep it muted and earthy rather than decorative. Inside: 45 leaves of handmade lokta paper, unlined, with the slightly rough, fibrous texture of genuine Himalayan handmade paper.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eWhat Sets This Apart\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eThe \"natural\" cover is undyed — the background is the lokta paper's own warm, slightly creamy tone, with the tile pattern printed over it. You can see and feel the paper itself rather than a colour applied to it.\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eLokta paper is made from the bark of the Daphne Papyracea bush in Nepal. Tree-free, acid-free, naturally insect-resistant and durable. The bush regenerates within five to seven years of harvesting.\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eEach sheet is hand-pulped, spread on wooden screens, and sun-dried in Himalayan villages. Expect visible plant fibres and slight thickness variations — marks of genuine handmade paper.\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eUnlined pages suit journaling, sketching, and free-form writing. Rollerballs and fine-tips are ideal; pencil works beautifully; fountain pens may feather slightly.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eThe Tile Pattern\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eMini tiles — small, repeating geometric shapes arranged in a grid-like pattern — are one of the oldest decorative traditions in craft. They appear in Islamic architecture, Hindu temple design, Moroccan interiors, and Nepali woodcarving alike. Simple shapes arranged in repeating sequences create visual complexity from basic elements. On this cover, the tile pattern is printed in tones that work with the paper's natural colour, producing a design that is structured without being rigid, patterned without being busy.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eSize and Details\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eMedium format: 15 × 12 cm. 45 leaves (90 sides). Natural-toned cover with mini tile print. Made in Nepal. Fair trade.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eNatural vs. Teal\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe Mini Tiles design is also available as a large format (21 × 15 cm) in teal — a bolder, more colour-forward version with a fabric bookmark. This medium natural version is the quieter option: smaller, undyed, designed for people who prefer their notebooks to look handmade rather than decorative.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eGift-Ready\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eA safe, gender-neutral, aesthetically clean gift for writers, journalers, or anyone who appreciates handmade goods. The geometric pattern has enough visual interest to look considered without being so specific that it might miss someone's taste. The natural tones and handmade texture give it an artisanal quality that feels good in the hand. Good as a standalone gift or paired with a quality pen.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eCommon Questions\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eIs each notebook slightly different?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\nYes. Because the paper is handmade and the cover is undyed, the natural tone will vary slightly between notebooks — some warmer, some slightly cooler. Print placement also varies. No two are identical.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhat is lokta paper made from?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\nThe inner bark of the Daphne Papyracea bush, which grows wild in the Nepali Himalayas. The bark is stripped, boiled, pulped, and sun-dried on screens. The process is entirely chemical-free and the plant regenerates naturally after harvesting.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eIs this notebook lined or unlined?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\nUnlined throughout. If you need lines, place a ruled sheet underneath as a guide — lokta paper is translucent enough for lines to show through on most sheets.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"SHAMTAM","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":53057009615162,"sku":"Lokta-30","price":11.99,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0756\/8307\/0266\/files\/ChatGPT_Image_Mar_7_2026_01_32_44_AM.png?v=1772827568","url":"https:\/\/shamtam.com\/products\/lokta-mini-tiles-notebook-medium-15x12cm-45-leaves-natural","provider":"SHAMTAM","version":"1.0","type":"link"}