Himalayan Naari/Kathy Bollerud

Country: Tibet & Nepal

Tribal affiliation(s): Tibet & Nepal

Items sold: Hand-dyed and knitted wool collections

How to purchase:

Website: Himalayan Naari

Instagram: @himalayan_naari

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Email: info@himalayan-naari.com

Bio:

Relying on local materials, the artisans make various goods using wool in the natural colors found the region. Indian-made yarns, especially lambs’ hair, are used as well. The members of Himalayan Naari are creating an exquisite range of knitted and woven blankets, shawls, scarves, hats and other clothing items. Due to the beauty and quality of their craft, business is growing steadily and more local artisans continue to join the project. Naari’s knitting is done by the mothers of Chakouri, a small community surrounding Himalayan Inter College. The school provides an outstanding education to the children of the region. As a result, many women move to Chakouri from their remote mountain communities so their children can have better educational opportunities. Living in rented rooms, the women were lonely and isolated, a drastic change to the traditional relationships of their home villages. Himalayan Naari has brought them together, providing a space for them to form their own vibrant community.