Gego Enterprises Pvt. Ltd.

Bagmati, Nepal

Hand made paper is made from the inner bark of a wild understorey shrubs locally known as "lokta" or daphne cannabina or daphne papyracea which is found at altitude of 6500 feet to 9500 feet. These plants are observed growing gregariously in the understorey of both coniferous and broad leafed forests. At favourable sites it attains a height of 10 to 15 feet with basal diameter ranging from 2 to 3 inches. The leaves are alternate green in colour, 2 to 4 inches long and 0.5 to 1 inch wide. The flowers are white with a sweet smelling scent. The inner fibrous bark of this plant is the raw material used for the making of nepali hand made paper. The "lokta" or daphne papyracea has characteristics of growing after cutting from above 6 inches from the ground and becomes again matured to cut after 6 to 8 years. Thus it preserves the fragile forest ecology of nepal. The long fibrous in hand made paper is prized for its rough attractive texture its durability, strength and its resistance to insects. handmade paper sheets, natural color, dyed in required colors, mixed/blended with flower-leaf, green leaf, banana leaf, nettle leaf, mica stone layer, saw dust, rice husk, hemp fibre etc. Normal size is 51cm x 76 cm, and different dimension and weight upon requirement. wallpaper sheets in different designs, colors and dimensions. Antique oriental pieces suitable for decorating rooms/ ceilings in hotels, inns, restaurants etc. Recycled handmade cotton papers. Wrapping (printed) papers in different designs. Notebooks, various designs and sizes as required. Writing set; letter writing paper sheets with suitable envelopes, writing letter head pads. Envelopes; in different size, color, design and dimensions. Photo albums; different sizes and designs as required. Dream books; specially designed having peepal leaf skeleton on the center of the book. Greeting cards; for christmas and suitable for gift in all occasions. shopping bags, ideal for fruits, foodstuff etc., liquor bags. Paper boxes; for gift pack and other different purposes. Photo frames; different size and design. Lampshades; designed in different size, shapes suitable for household use, decoration in restaurant, tea/coffee stall etc. Paper curtains; looking quite antique and natural. Silent paper bowls; ideal for decorations, useable to keep dry fruits, nuts and spices. Decorative paper flowers; required design, color and dimension.