Double card "Lotus" with envelope made of Lokta paper

These Lokta double cards in selected vibrant colors are printed with a traditional lotus motif in golden color. The lotus flower is a central symbol in Buddhism and stands for purity, enlightenment and spiritual awakening. Although it grows in muddy water, it remains untainted and thus symbolizes the overcoming of suffering and ignorance. The lotus flower represents the path to enlightenment, maintaining purity and clarity despite worldly challenges.

Each card comes with an envelope. The size is 15.5 x 11 cm. Matching Lotus wrapping paper is available.

We have the cards made by a Nepalese women's collective. The raw material, which is obtained by hand from the bark of the lokta bush, is boiled, crushed, scooped out of the water and dried in the sun until the robust yet velvety-soft structure is created.

The robust, long-lasting paper is known for its unique texture and natural variety of colors. Lokta paper production is an important source of income for Nepalese communities and is considered sustainable as the bark of the shrub grows back quickly. Each sheet is unique, irregularities are part of the charm of this natural product.