Small Hardcover Pocket Book

These handcrafted, extra small, hard cover books with assorted designs are delightful. Journals measure 3.75" x 4.5" with approximately 50 blank, cream-colored pages. Perfect size for quick notes or lists. Slip it into a purse or backpack for those moments when inspiration strikes. In the heart of the Himalayas, Nepali craftspeople have been producing handmade paper for over a thousand years. Prized for its durability, soft texture, and natural color, Lokta paper is an environmentally friendly, tree-free paper made from the bark of the regenerating Daphne bush. Originally used in Tibetan monasteries for sacred texts, the making of Lokta paper is a village tradition dating back thousands of years. Today, this ancient technique is used for official government documents in Nepal, as well as Ganesh Himal's beautiful paper goods. The paper is naturally insect free and will last more than 100 years. Our paper is sourced directly from the paper producers in the Baglung area of Nepal.

Ganesh Himal Trading | Fair Trade | Made in Nepal

At the heart of Ganesh Himal Trading are long term relationships. Established in 1984 by husband and wife duo Ric Conner and Denise Attwood, Ganesh Himal continues to partner with many of the same artisans 40 years later. We believe that building long lasting relationships based on trust, dialogue and mutual respect is key to community building and helps move us toward a more equitable future.

Our partnerships are grounded in reciprocity. We work diligently to establish mutually beneficial relationships with our producers in Nepal by encouraging a balanced level of give and take. We work directly with producers as a team, expanding each other's talents and ideas. We believe everyone's insight and perspective is needed to create systems that address the changing nature of our world.

We have been proud members of the Fair Trade Federation since its founding in 1994. FTF is an organization dedicated to strengthening and promoting fair trade organizations in the U.S. and Canada.

We are proud members of Green America. Green America focuses on economic action to solve social and environmental problems.

In 2014, Ganesh Himal founded the non-profit Conscious Connections Foundation (CCF) to facilitate the advancement of marginalized individuals in Nepal by promoting access to education, healthcare, skill development, and facilities improvement so they can create strong, vibrant, economically viable communities.