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Lokta

Lokta paper grows at high altitudes in the Himalayas of Nepal and is therefore also known as Himalayan paper. It is made from the bark of the lokta plant (Daphne papyracea).
Because the bark of this shrub regrows continuously, no new plants need to be planted, and the fragile Himalayan region remains untouched.
The paper is known for its exceptional strength, is naturally resistant to mold and insects, and has a very long lifespan.
After harvesting, the outer bark is removed and boiled to soften it, then pounded into a pulp and spread by hand on a scoop frame into distinctive sheets of paper.
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