Lokta Mini Tiles Notebook – Medium (15x12cm) – 45 Leaves – Natural

A medium-format lokta paper notebook with a small-scale geometric tile pattern printed on a natural, undyed cover. The tile motif is repeating and even — closer to Moroccan zellige or South Asian block-print geometry than to freeform organic patterns. The natural paper tones keep it muted and earthy rather than decorative. Inside: 45 leaves of handmade lokta paper, unlined, with the slightly rough, fibrous texture of genuine Himalayan handmade paper.

What Sets This Apart

The "natural" cover is undyed — the background is the lokta paper's own warm, slightly creamy tone, with the tile pattern printed over it. You can see and feel the paper itself rather than a colour applied to it.

Lokta paper is made from the bark of the Daphne Papyracea bush in Nepal. Tree-free, acid-free, naturally insect-resistant and durable. The bush regenerates within five to seven years of harvesting.

Each sheet is hand-pulped, spread on wooden screens, and sun-dried in Himalayan villages. Expect visible plant fibres and slight thickness variations — marks of genuine handmade paper.

Unlined pages suit journaling, sketching, and free-form writing. Rollerballs and fine-tips are ideal; pencil works beautifully; fountain pens may feather slightly.

The Tile Pattern Mini tiles — small, repeating geometric shapes arranged in a grid-like pattern — are one of the oldest decorative traditions in craft. They appear in Islamic architecture, Hindu temple design, Moroccan interiors, and Nepali woodcarving alike. Simple shapes arranged in repeating sequences create visual complexity from basic elements. On this cover, the tile pattern is printed in tones that work with the paper's natural colour, producing a design that is structured without being rigid, patterned without being busy.

Size and Details Medium format: 15 × 12 cm. 45 leaves (90 sides). Natural-toned cover with mini tile print. Made in Nepal. Fair trade.

Natural vs. Teal The Mini Tiles design is also available as a large format (21 × 15 cm) in teal — a bolder, more colour-forward version with a fabric bookmark. This medium natural version is the quieter option: smaller, undyed, designed for people who prefer their notebooks to look handmade rather than decorative.

Gift-Ready A safe, gender-neutral, aesthetically clean gift for writers, journalers, or anyone who appreciates handmade goods. The geometric pattern has enough visual interest to look considered without being so specific that it might miss someone's taste. The natural tones and handmade texture give it an artisanal quality that feels good in the hand. Good as a standalone gift or paired with a quality pen.

Common Questions Is each notebook slightly different? Yes. Because the paper is handmade and the cover is undyed, the natural tone will vary slightly between notebooks — some warmer, some slightly cooler. Print placement also varies. No two are identical.

What is lokta paper made from? The inner bark of the Daphne Papyracea bush, which grows wild in the Nepali Himalayas. The bark is stripped, boiled, pulped, and sun-dried on screens. The process is entirely chemical-free and the plant regenerates naturally after harvesting.

Is this notebook lined or unlined? Unlined throughout. If you need lines, place a ruled sheet underneath as a guide — lokta paper is translucent enough for lines to show through on most sheets.