A unique, handmade wall calendar 2024 made of handmade paper. The theme of the calendar is Mandala. Calendar for 2024.
The print on the calendar is a hand stamp, which is then colored with paint. The 2024 calendar features mandala symbols. Colorful Nepali calendars are a perfect example of Nepali folk art, the so-called primitive/naive art This style, especially in African countries, is often called Tinga Tinga. It is characterized by exaggeration, vivid colors and animal motifs.
Lokta paper making is a traditional Nepali handicraft art. The papermaking technique is entirely manual. Lokta paper is made from daphne (Latin: daphne cannabina) growing in the Himalayas - a cousin of hemp.
This is a very ecological method of making paper - the plant regenerates and grows back extremely quickly. By purchasing Lokta paper, we actually support the work of people from the high-mountain Himalayan villages of eastern Nepal.
Each calendar has 8 pages including the cover (2 months on one page). Rectangular format similar to A4. Individual sheets of paper are tied with string.
Handmade in Nepal from the so-called handmade paper. Lokta, from daphne growing in the Himalayas (Latin: Daphne Cannabina, a cousin of hemp - it is a sustainable plant - it grows back very quickly).
- The paper making technique is completely manual
- Ecological handmade paper
- Wall calendar
- The print is a hand stamp
- Hand-painted motifs of zodiac signs
- The cards are tied with string.
- Each calendar has 8 pages, including the cover (2 months on one page)
- Rectangular format similar to A4: 34x23 cm
Lokta paper making is a traditional Nepali handicraft art.
By purchasing Lokta paper, we actually support the work of people from the high-mountain Himalayan villages of eastern Nepal.