Using Asian toilets is kind of like playing a game show on TV. You never know what’s behind door number 1. Well, after opening many doors, and then quickly closing some, I’ve learned a lot. I didn’t think this knowledge was valuable, but after being home for a couple of months, I realized most people […]
Made in Nepal Brand Highlight: Ramalaya
I’m always on the lookout for brands made in Nepal, and I can’t believe I didn’t find this one sooner. I was walking through Le Sherpa and must have passed the Ramalaya store a million times, but this week, my friend and I went in to look around. I was immediately drawn to their kasto […]
Made in Nepal Brand Highlight: Kallisto
This week we are featuring Kallisto which a friend of mine told me about last year. They make beautiful hand painted sarees among other things. One of my friends wore one to my wedding and it was absolutely stunning. I love that this company creates beautiful modern designs with a sustainable business model, and of […]
Made in Nepal Brand Highlight: Aksa Nepal
This week’s brand highlight is Aksa Nepal which is a locally designed and made jewelry company with a focus on sustainability. I had the pleasure of interviewing Priyanka and Aakash about how they got started and where their brand is heading. Read the interview below and stop by one of the stores to check out […]
Made in Nepal Brand Highlight: Sanchai
One of the things I really love about Nepal is how easy it is to support local companies. Buying vegetables from a local stand or visiting a farmer market doesn’t take a lot of effort. I stumbled across Sanchai at my favorite market (Le Sherpa) where you can buy lots of tasty local treats. Sanchai […]
Made in Nepal Brand Highlight: Pia
This week’s brand highlight features Pia. Pia first caught my attention when I was shopping in a local boutique and their beautiful handmade copper vases caught my eye. But this company is more than just home decor. They offer an array of products which are all locally made in Nepal. Read my interview with Marie […]
Made in Nepal Brand Highlight: Yatri Supply
This week’s brand highlight is Yatri Supply. Yatri Supply is an outdoor brand specializing in backpacks, and you guessed it… they’re made in Nepal! I first came across Yatri’s products at one of my favorite stores, The Local Project, which specializes in items made in Nepal. Their bags are well made and are great for […]
Made in Nepal Brand Highlight: AAMO
This week’s brand highlight is AAMO, a jewelry company that is designed and made in Nepal. I first came across AAMO at a fashion show in Kathmandu that focused on locally made products as well as female entrepreneurs. What caught my eye was how original the designs were. I had never seen anything like them. […]
Made in Nepal Brand Highlight: Bottles to Beads
This week’s brand highlight is with the founder of Bottles to Beads. Bottles to Beads is a wonderful company that helps empower women while working to save the environment with up-cycling. What I love about this company is how they took a problem and made something beautiful out of it. Check out my interview with […]
Made in Nepal Brand Highlight: Purnaa
This week’s brand highlight features Purnaa! Purnaa is a little different from the other companies I’ve mentioned because they produce custom items for other businesses. For instance, if you need a t-shirt made for an event, you can go to them and have it custom designed. But they also have a small line of items […]