Lemongrass Paper Co

This Memorial Day weekend at the temple, I realized I speak more Khmer than I thought.

Growing up, I saw many people around me try to become more “American” — slowly losing the small, special connection of speaking Khmer with loved ones.

This year, I wanted to change that for myself.

In 2026, I made a promise to become a better role model for the yeay-yeays, ming-mings, and ouns at the temple by speaking Khmer more confidently and participating more in temple life.

So far, I’ve learned that reconnecting with your culture doesn’t happen all at once. It happens in small moments:
helping in the kitchen,
listening more carefully,
understanding a sentence you once couldn’t,
laughing with aunties,
and slowly feeling less shy to speak.

I’m still learning, but for the first time in a long time, I feel connected again.

A closer look at the collection.

Small objects from Khmer New Year, drawn and brought into paper.

The New Year Blessings sticker collection is here.

Inspired by Khmer New Year—
its objects, details, and quiet traditions.

There aren’t many Southeast Asian paper goods in circulation,
so this is part of adding to it.

Every detail was drawn by hand.

A small preview of what’s coming ✨

A small reminder to send your cards early, so they arrive on time!

Preparing for the season.

A look at our Khmer New Year card in its element.

A way to offer something meaningful in circulation for our community.

Available now.

A moment to set the atmosphere for the new year.