About UsThe Argaelee Handmade Papers and Products have been used since time immemorial. Some people say that it is the "king paper" because of its quality. Looking back at the history of this paper, according to research, the Buddhist text 'Karnya Sutra', currently treasured in the national Archives in Katmandu, Nepal is written in Argaelee handmade paper in the Lichhawi script, sometime between the first and the ninth century AD. This proves the strength and long life of this paper. The glaze of this paper shows even without rigorous treatment as given to other chemically treated handmade papers. The raw material necessary to make this hand-made paper is the "ARGAELEE [LOKTA]" plant of Daphne species which is found in the hilly regions from 3000 feet to 10,500 feet above the sea level. The bark of the pruned branches of this shrub is used for making paper pulp [We call it the GREEN PAPER, due to its eco-friendliness and absence of acids, toxins and chemicals. Besides, no plant is destroyed in the entire pulp extraction process]. No plant is destroyed in the entire papermaking process. In fact, the pruning of the branches facilitates faster regeneration and growth of this plant, thereby enabling a sustainable man-environment growth. |
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