The Nepalese Lokta Pinto group of papers has
definitely made a mark in my book as being one of my all-time
favorites. These acid-free sheets are hand-made
in Nepal out of the fibrous bark of the daphne cannabina,
a sort of bushy herb known as “lokta.”
Lokta is usually found in the high altitudes,
between 6000 and 8000 feet. The papers made from this plant
are beautifully patterned sheets, with warm, subtle
earth tones and a smooth, delicate surface.
They lend themselves towards lots of applications. I discovered
how lovely these look with light shining through them, so I
decided to make a lampshade for an old lamp.
Since the paper has such distinctive markings,
at first I was going to leave it just as it was, but I’m
glad I didn’t. I decided to draw on it with walnut
ink, giving it a look something like cave drawings.
In the process I realized “making a mark” can be
a step towards making something better.
So I say, “Make your mark,” if you dare,
and hopefully, you’ll find yourself surprised.
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