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JK20 is a 5 × 7 inch notebook with a handmade water-hyacinth paper cover, 40 plain writing pages and centre-pin binding.
The first notebook in our Jalkumbhi range.
Follow the cover from pond to paperFrom ₹90 a piece + 18% GST
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The notebook
A new page for water hyacinth.
A small, centre-pinned notepad for conference notes, event stationery and employee welcome kits. Its textured cover introduces Jalkumbhi paper; the plain pages inside are for notes, lists and sketches.
The water-hyacinth paper is the cover. For other materials and writing formats, compare our notebooks and diaries.
- Cover
- Handmade Jalkumbhi water-hyacinth paper
- Cover fibre blend
- 70% water-hyacinth fibre; 30% recycled-paper fibre
- Writing pages
- 40 plain pages
- Size
- 5 × 7 inches
- Binding
- Centre-pin binding
- SKU
- JK20
01 · The plant
It begins on the water.
Water hyacinth is a floating plant with glossy leaves and violet flowers. It spreads quickly. Left unchecked, its dense mats can shade the water below, reduce oxygen exchange and obstruct fishing, irrigation and navigation.
Jalkumbhi begins with harvested plant material. The fibre is given another use: a handmade paper that becomes the cover of this notebook.
Plant background: U.S. Fish & Wildlife Service.
02 · The cover paper
The fibre stays in the story.
- 70%
- water-hyacinth fibre
- 30%
- recycled-paper fibre
The two fibres come together in a naturally textured sheet. Small dark and pale strands remain visible, giving the paper its speckled surface. Variations in the handmade sheet remain part of the finished cover.
On JK20, a seedling illustration sits on the front and fine botanical linework runs across the back. The fibre is still visible around the artwork.
Explore the Jalkumbhi paper03 · Pond to paper
Harvested. Blended. Made into a sheet.
A sequence of preparation, papermaking and drying gives the plant fibre a new form.
01Harvest and dry
The plant is removed, sorted and cleaned. Usable stems and roots are sun-dried.
02Prepare and blend
The dried material is prepared into fibre, then blended with recycled-paper pulp.
03Form and finish
Each wet sheet is lifted and formed by hand, then pressed, dried and checked before printing.
Process illustrations show the papermaking sequence. The notebook and fibre close-up above are photographs.
Rate and making time.
The base rate per piece before GST; it falls with quantity.
- Rate
- From ₹90 a piece + 18 % GST. It falls with quantity.
- Orders from
- 300 pieces on its own; fewer in a set with other pieces
- Making time
- About 6 days for 300 to 1,500 pieces, about 8 for up to 4,000, about 19 for up to 15,000, proof and setup included. Above that, tell us your date.
- Delivery in India
- Free. We confirm the date with your quote.
- Returns
- Not accepted: every piece is made to order
Rates updated
Your cover
Your words. The paper’s character.
Bring your logo, a message or your own cover artwork. The visible fibres and natural paper colour become part of the design.
Share the quantity and required date in your brief. We confirm the layout and finish with a proof before making your order.
Explore other Jalkumbhi formats →Before you order.
Answers buyers asked for, kept short.
What is the JK20 water hyacinth notebook?
JK20 is a 5 × 7 inch notebook with a handmade water-hyacinth paper cover, 40 plain writing pages and centre-pin binding. It is the first notebook in the Jalkumbhi range.
What is the Jalkumbhi cover made from?
Jalkumbhi paper uses 70% water-hyacinth fibre and 30% recycled-paper fibre. It is formed by hand, with visible fibres and a naturally textured surface.
Why make paper from water hyacinth?
Water hyacinth is an invasive floating plant. Dense growth can shade the water, reduce oxygen exchange and obstruct waterways. Jalkumbhi gives harvested plant fibre a use in handmade paper.
Are the writing pages also made from water hyacinth?
The Jalkumbhi paper is used for the cover. Inside, JK20 has 40 plain writing pages for notes, lists and sketches.
What size and binding does the notebook have?
JK20 measures 5" x 7" and has centre-pin binding, with 40 plain writing pages.
Will every cover look exactly the same?
The handmade paper has visible fibres and natural variations in texture. These remain part of the cover around the printed artwork.
Can the cover carry our logo or artwork?
Share your logo or cover design, quantity and required date. We confirm the layout and finish with a proof before making your order. The textured paper is part of the design.
How do we order JK20 notebooks in bulk?
Add JK20 to your brief and tell us the quantity, required date and whether you want a logo or cover artwork. We prepare a volume quote for your order and confirm the design with a proof.
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