Handmade in Nepal, this compact A6 notebook features 40 unlined pages of 100% recycled paper and a decorative screen-printed lokta paper cover.
The ALPA A6 recycled paper notebook is perfect for everyday notes, lists and sketches. Its textured lokta paper cover features a decorative screen-printed pattern, bringing colour and character to this purple pocket journal. With 40 unlined pages of handmade recycled paper, it makes a thoughtful stationery gift. Larger AMAANAT A5 notebook also available.
WHY YOU'LL LOVE THIS
- The decorative cover is wrapped in sustainably made, textured handmade lokta paper in a rich Mulberry Purple shade.
- The metallic silver screen-printed geometric pattern inspired by traditional pankha fans adds decorative interest to the handmade paper cover.
- Contains 40 unlined pages of 100% recycled paper, handmade from collected waste paper and suitable for writing, sketching and everyday notes.
- The compact A6 format measures approximately 15 x 10.7 x 1.3cm, making this small notebook easy to carry in a bag or keep on your desk.
- The inside cover features a screen-printed design sharing the importance of paper recycling and the artisan makers’ commitment to environmental conservation.
ABOUT THE COLOURWAY
Mulberry Purple is a rich, muted berry shade, sitting between wine, burgundy and soft plum. The metallic silver print catches the light against the coloured cover, adding a decorative contrast while allowing the natural fibres of the paper to remain visible. Rich and characterful, this fruity colourway makes a beautiful choice for journalling, gifting or everyday notes.
FIT & SIZING
L15xW10.7xD1.3cm.
HANDMADE IN NEPAL
Our Lokta paper products are handmade at a recycled paper workshop in Kathmandu, Nepal, established in 2001 as a small cottage industry by sisters Aruna and Muna. They are passionate about recycling, environmental conservation and creating employment opportunities for underprivileged people, particularly women. The workshop combines traditional Nepali papermaking skills with thoughtful use of materials, to create distinctive, tactile paper products.
MATERIAL, CRAFT & NATURAL VARIATION
Our handmade stationery combines traditional Himalayan lokta paper with 100% recycled paper, giving discarded materials a new purpose. Waste paper is collected, sorted, shredded and soaked overnight before being pulped, strained and dried naturally in the sun to create new sheets. Recycling paper conserves natural resources, uses less water and energy than producing paper from virgin fibres, and helps reduce landfill waste. The distinctive texture of handmade lokta paper complements the recycled paper, bringing together traditional craftsmanship and resourceful material choices. All products are packaged plastic-free.
MORE ABOUT THE ARTISAN PROCESS
- Handmaking paper: Lokta fibres and recycled paper are separately processed and mixed with water. The resulting pulps are spread by hand across screens to form individual sheets of paper. This traditional process gives the paper its distinctive natural texture.
- Drying the sheets: The newly formed sheets are carefully dried before being removed from their screens. Natural variations in the fibres and handmade process give each sheet subtle differences in texture and finish.
- Adding the print: The lokta paper is hand screen-printed with patterns inspired by Nepali culture, bringing another layer of local craftsmanship and character to each design. The patterns may run horizontally or vertically across the designs, reflecting how the printed sheets are carefully cut to minimise waste.
- Assembling the finished designs: The recycled paper pages are bound together and secured inside a sturdy cardboard cover, neatly wrapped in printed lokta paper. An introductory page is screen-printed with information about paper recycling and the makers’ environmental mission. For the pencils, graphite leads are tightly wrapped in recycled newspaper, then finished with a decorative outer layer of lokta paper, making good use of offcuts from notebook production.
A THOUGHTFUL, HANDMADE GIFT
A lovely little gift for stationery lovers, our handmade recycled paper accessories combine colourful patterns with the natural texture of traditional Nepali lokta paper. Perfect for writing, drawing or taking a moment to slow down and enjoy simple everyday rituals, they make charming stocking fillers and pick-me-up presents.
Would you like your order gift-wrapped and sent directly to someone special? Simply select gift wrap at the checkout or visit our gift wrapping information page to find out more.
CARE INSTRUCTIONS
Store in a cool dry place. Treat with care.
NEED HELP CHOOSING?
We make every effort to present our products accurately, but lighting, background, models and screen settings can affect how colours and sizes appear. If you have any questions about sizing, colour or suitability before ordering, please contact us. We are very happy to help you choose the right product and minimise the chance of a return.
