{"product_id":"med-lokta-notebook-15-12-cm-45-leafs-crafted-real-himalayan-floral-design","title":"Med Lokta Notebook (15 × 12 cm) - 45 leafs - Crafted Real Himalayan Floral Design","description":"\u003cp\u003eA handmade Lokta notebook from Nepal, 15 × 12 cm, with a cover decorated in real pressed flowers and leaves arranged as two bold, stylised blooms on tall green stems. The fibrous texture of the Lokta paper shows through the surface, and each cover differs slightly because the flowers are hand-placed. Made for someone who wants a notebook that feels personal and crafted rather than mass-produced.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003ch3\u003eWhat you'll notice\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e \u003cli\u003eThe cover carries actual petals and leaves pressed flat into the paper, so the texture is uneven and the colours shift between orange, deep purple, red and blue.\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eThe Lokta paper has a fibrous, slightly rough finish that catches the light, with visible flecks and strands running through it.\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eIt sits between a pocket notebook and A5, small enough to slip into a bag but large enough to write more than a line or two per page.\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eThe handmade quality means no two are identical; the flower placement, the colour balance and the paper tone all vary slightly from one to the next.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e \u003ch3\u003eLokta paper and binding\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe cover and pages are made from Lokta, a renewable plant native to the Himalayas that regrows after harvesting. The paper is made by hand in small workshops in Nepal, where the pulp is beaten, spread onto screens, and dried in the sun. It has a rough, organic texture and a warm, natural tone rather than bright white. The notebook is stitched and bound by hand with forty-five leaves inside.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003ch3\u003eHow to use it\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe pages suit pencil, ballpoint and gel pen. The uneven surface gives writing a tactile quality, though very wet ink may feather slightly because of the fibrous paper. Keep it out of prolonged damp, as Lokta softens when wet.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003ch3\u003eMade in Nepal's paper-making tradition\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eLokta papermaking is a centuries-old craft in Nepal, originally used for religious texts and government records because the paper resists insects and lasts for decades. Today it supports rural workshops in the foothills, where families harvest the bark sustainably, cook it into pulp, and form each sheet by hand. The pressed-flower tradition is a more recent addition, turning what was once a plain utility paper into a decorative object.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003ch3\u003eSize and contents\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe notebook measures 15 × 12 cm, about the size of a small paperback, and contains forty-five leaves. The ruling is shown in the images. Each cover is unique because the flowers are arranged by hand.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003ch3\u003eA thoughtful gift\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIt suits someone who values handmade objects, keeps a journal or sketchbook, or simply likes notebooks that feel considered rather than functional. The floral cover and the visible craft make it a keepsake rather than a throwaway.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003ch3\u003eCommon questions\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAre the flowers real?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\nYes. They are pressed and embedded into the Lokta paper during the drying process, so the colour and texture are natural rather than printed.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWill the pages suit fountain pen?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\nLokta is absorbent and slightly textured, so very wet nibs may feather or bleed through. It works best with pencil, ballpoint, fine-tip gel pen or fine fountain pen with drier ink.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCan I choose the flower design?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\nNo. Each notebook is handmade, so the flower colours, placement and background tone vary between copies. The one you receive will follow the general style shown but will differ in detail.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"SHAMTAM","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":53927988232506,"sku":"Lokta-36","price":11.99,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0756\/8307\/0266\/files\/med-lokta-notebook-15-12-cm-45-leafs-crafted-real-himalayan-floral-design-cover.png?v=1787198765","url":"https:\/\/shamtam.com\/products\/med-lokta-notebook-15-12-cm-45-leafs-crafted-real-himalayan-floral-design","provider":"SHAMTAM","version":"1.0","type":"link"}