There is a modern trend towards sustainability in not only the paper industry but in all aspects of modern life. The aim is to reduce deforestation, water use, greenhouse gas emission and fossil fuel consumption. Sustainable paper production is one of the ways we can do this, our Basic Breakdown Blog explores Ethical Paper-Making.
Handmade paper has seen a recent spike in interest over the previous few years. The natural surface and sustainable manufacturing process are an alluring concept to many progressive artists.
The use of lokta has grown and grown over the previous decades and will do so in the future as its sustainability draws many progressive artists to its unique surface. This blog explores the paper, how it's made and why so many artists use it.