Recently, I’ve had a few friends ask me what to buy for Nepal souvenirs to take home with them. I feel like I’ve spent a lifetime in Thamel and Lakeside walking by the hundreds of shops selling goods. The thing is, so many sell the same thing, and they all sell them for different prices. […]
14 Incredible Social Enterprises in Nepal
Before I started traveling, I knew very little about responsible tourism or social enterprises. I stumbled upon a few places here and there, and eventually they started standing out to me more and more. After a while, I started to seek these places out because I’d rather spend my money at a place that is […]
Made in Nepal Brand Highlight: Samsara Creation
I’m back with another made in Nepal brand highlight. This time, I’m talking to Kushal Achhami, the co-founder of Samsara Creation. Samsara Creation is a Nepal-based Youth Social Enterprise with the purpose of fostering the sustainable growth of the local economy. Check it out… Tell us a little about yourself… Hello everyone, my name is […]
Made in Nepal Brand Highlight: Cotton Mill Nepal
This winter, I discovered the wonderful world of khasto! My husband bought me a khasto shawl for Dashain (a Hindu festival) and I became obsessed. Khasto are scarves that have three thin layers of fabric. I thought they looked nice, but I didn’t really understand why every woman in Nepal seemed to have one. I […]
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 […]