Bhutanese Earth Paper | Pack of 6 sheets
This unusual and beautifully textured Bhutanese Earth paper is handmade from a variety of lokta shrubs which grows high up in the Himalayan forests in Eastern Bhutan. Each sheet is coated with natural ground earth in red and yellow ochre and ash.
Traditionally used in Bhutan for creating religious Thangka paintings.
DETAILS
Pack of 8 sheets - 2 of each colour.
Size - 23cm x 17cm
Heavyweight - 300 gsm.
Made of lokta paper coated with natural earth on one side.
Gritty textured surface with interesting shades.
Handmade in Bhutan.
USE FOR
Printmaking
Painting [mineral paints or gouache]
Calligraphy.
Soft Pastels.
This unusual and beautifully textured Bhutanese Earth paper is handmade from a variety of lokta shrubs which grows high up in the Himalayan forests in Eastern Bhutan. Each sheet is coated with natural ground earth in red and yellow ochre and ash.
Traditionally used in Bhutan for creating religious Thangka paintings.
DETAILS
Pack of 8 sheets - 2 of each colour.
Size - 23cm x 17cm
Heavyweight - 300 gsm.
Made of lokta paper coated with natural earth on one side.
Gritty textured surface with interesting shades.
Handmade in Bhutan.
USE FOR
Printmaking
Painting [mineral paints or gouache]
Calligraphy.
Soft Pastels.
This unusual and beautifully textured Bhutanese Earth paper is handmade from a variety of lokta shrubs which grows high up in the Himalayan forests in Eastern Bhutan. Each sheet is coated with natural ground earth in red and yellow ochre and ash.
Traditionally used in Bhutan for creating religious Thangka paintings.
DETAILS
Pack of 8 sheets - 2 of each colour.
Size - 23cm x 17cm
Heavyweight - 300 gsm.
Made of lokta paper coated with natural earth on one side.
Gritty textured surface with interesting shades.
Handmade in Bhutan.
USE FOR
Printmaking
Painting [mineral paints or gouache]
Calligraphy.
Soft Pastels.