Handmade Nepali Lokta Notebook 15x12cm, 45 Unlined Pages

Colour is worked into the cover like tiny threads caught in handmade paper: turquoise, red and warm yellow against a soft natural ground. This handmade Lokta paper notebook is made for slow notes, loose sketches, morning pages and private lists that deserve something gentler than a screen.

What the cover brings to the desk

• The cover has a natural, fibrous look, with scattered colour rather than a printed repeat.
• A pale cord wraps around a small round button, giving the notebook a simple, tactile closure.
• The soft cream tone keeps it calm, while the bright fibres add a lively, handmade character.
• Its unstructured feel suits journalling, travel notes, dream records and quiet creative planning.
• Each cover varies, so the pattern you hold has its own mix of colour and movement.

Lokta paper, handmade in Nepal

The notebook is made from Lokta paper, a traditional Nepalese paper known for its natural texture and slightly irregular surface. The cover is naturally patterned with mixed coloured cotton fibres, giving it the look of something formed slowly rather than finished by machine.

How to use and care for it

Keep it close for free writing, pencil sketches, lists, reflections or small plans. The unlined format leaves the page open, so words, diagrams and drawings can sit where they need to.

Store it somewhere dry, away from spills and damp surfaces. If the cover picks up dust, brush it gently with a clean, dry cloth.

A small piece of Nepalese papermaking

Lokta paper has a long place in Nepalese stationery and craft, valued for its plant-based fibre and handmade character. In a notebook, that tradition becomes very practical: a textured cover, soft pages, and a slower way to gather thoughts. The coloured cotton fibres make the surface feel personal without becoming busy, the kind of detail that invites you to pause before the first line.

Size and notebook details

Measures 15 x 12 cm and weighs 130 g. Inside are 45 unlined pages of Lokta paper. The cover features mixed coloured cotton fibres, with a visible wrap-around cord and button closure.

A thoughtful stationery gift

A gentle gift for a journal keeper, traveller, student, artist or anyone who likes paper with texture and character. It feels considered without being formal, useful without losing its charm.

Common questions

Will every cover look exactly like the photo?
No. Each notebook is handmade, so the placement and mix of coloured fibres will vary from piece to piece.

Is it suitable for drawing?
The unlined pages suit pencil sketches and free-form layouts. The paper weight is not specified, so very wet media are best avoided.

Please note: this design ships in assorted colours, so the exact shade you receive may vary. You’re welcome to add a colour preference in your order comments and we’ll do our best to match it, though a specific colour can’t be guaranteed.