Have you tried Nepalese Lokta paper for origami folding before? If not, you are in for a real treat! Handmade Lokta Paper is an eco-friendly paper hand-made from the fiber of the "Nepal Paper Plant," also called the Daphne Shrub or Lokta Bush. The cultivation of this "tree free" paper is an eco-friendly resource and a reliable revenue stream for the village artisans of Nepal's rural and urban areas.   

These Lokta Papers combine handmade paper with rich, vibrant color and dyed patterns. The result is a beautiful paper with unique color designs and textures on both sides of the sheet. The paper is slightly heavier than traditional origami papers, but it folds like a dream and is extremely durable. The colors and hand-made properties of the paper provide incredible surface color and lines to any origami sculpture. 

Add European flair to your origami projects with this bold and beautiful Italian Print Paper. Carta Varese papers hail from northern Italy and are well-known worldwide. The papers are printed using a single-color machine, meaning each color is printed separately, one at a time. Because of this technique, the colors of Carta Varese papers are vivid and opaque. 

Carte Varese Italian Print Papers have a neutral pH and weigh 100 gsm. While being a heavier paper, they still fold well for many origami sculptures. The face of the paper features the elegant and detailed design and the reverse is the solid color base paper. The Red Heraldic Lion pattern showcases red regal lions in a Damask design repeating across the face of the paper. 

Create origami sculptures with a truly one-of-a-kind paper. Recycled jute ropes are cut by hand and made into an soft, eco-friendly pulp for paper. Artisans in Bangladesh then create each sheet by hand and then marble each pattern onto the sheets. Every sheet of this decorative paper is unique due to the customized marbling.

The women artisans that craft the paper are Fair Trade certified. They are the primary providers for their families and the paper has been sourced at fair prices so that the women can make a decent living. You can feel good knowing that purchasing this paper helps support families in rural Bangladesh.

Jute Fiber Paper weighs approximately 96 gsm which is heavier than traditional origami paper. It has a smooth surface and creases cleanly. The face of the paper features the marble design and the reverse remains the solid base color. This style of Jute fiber paper showcases a cream stone marble pattern with metallic gold veins.