The Monpa of Tawang have made handmade paper from the bark of a local shrub for over a thousand years, supplying the monasteries of the eastern Himalaya with sheets for sacred Buddhist texts. A near-lost craft now being revived.
- Region of origin:
- Arunachal Pradesh
- Materials:
- shugu sheng (paper-plant bark)
- Techniques:
- hand-pulped paper making
- HS code (customs):
- 4802
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About Monpa Handmade Paper
The Monpa of Tawang have made handmade paper from the bark of a local shrub for over a thousand years, supplying the monasteries of the eastern Himalaya with sheets for sacred Buddhist texts. A near-lost craft now being revived.
- Region of origin
- Arunachal Pradesh
- Materials
- shugu sheng (paper-plant bark)
- Techniques
- hand-pulped paper making
- HS code (customs)
- 4802
How it’s made
hand-pulped paper making
The makers
Crafted by Monpa tribe of Arunachal Pradesh.
Buying Monpa Handmade Paper — questions, answered
- Are VedikCraft's Monpa Handmade Paper pieces hand-painted or prints?
- Every Monpa Handmade Paper piece is genuinely handmade by a named artisan — one of a kind, never a print or machine copy.
- What does an authentic Monpa Handmade Paper piece cost?
- Handmade Monpa Handmade Paper typically ranges from ₹300 to ₹6,000, depending on size, detail and the artisan.
- How do I care for a Monpa Handmade Paper piece?
- Keep Monpa Handmade Paper out of prolonged direct sunlight and damp, and dust it gently. Because each piece is handmade from natural materials, slight variations are part of its character.
GI-certified authenticity
Rooted in India’s registered craft traditions
Artisan-direct
Made by the makers — fair, direct earnings
Traceable provenance
Every piece carries its maker, region & origin