Empowering One Artisan At A Time
Welcome to Empowering Local Women. We are a fair trade, eco-conscious collective of women artisans who create unique fashion and decor in Nepal. Our mission is to provide a living wage, empower and educate artisans. We provide a safe space for women who have escaped abusive practices in the textile industry, and other hardships in their local communities. We believe a living wage is necessary to protect artisans and their creativity. Through creating fashion in a responsible way, our goal is to end forced labor and modern slavery.
Empowerment
Empowering artisans involves providing them with the tools, resources, and opportunities they need to thrive in their craft and improve their livelihoods. Which includes fair wages, access to support for sustainable practices.
Sustainability
Protecting handicrafts sustainability involves various approaches and practices to ensure that traditional craftsmanship can thrive while minimizing negative impacts on the environment and local communities. handicrafts, supporting both the artisans and the environment.
Eco-Conscious
Environmentally friendly is our movement within the fashion industry that we aims to reduce its negative impact on the environment.By sourcing sustainable materials, reducing waste, up-cycling and recycling, transparency to supply chain of the production.
Preserving local handicrafts
Preserving local handicrafts is crucial for cultural heritage and economic sustainability, by supporting local techniques, design and stories behind our craft, partnering with different types of artisans to incorporate traditional and modern designs.
Upcycled Collection
Hemp Collection
Hemp grows wild in Nepal, free of chemicals and grown with natural resources. By focusing on what is available locally, we help boost the local economy while teaching the people to be in harmony with nature. Hemp fiber is strong and durable and it is a very sustainable and environmentally friendly material.
We grow and harvest the plant locally, and the entire process of growing, harvesting, and weaving is done by hand. We use centuries old technique to turn raw fiber into yarn, and we weave it into fabric using looms that don't require electricity. We hand dye the materials using chemicals free dyes.
Meet The Women
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WHAT OUR CLIENTS SAY
"Absolutely love my new yoga mat! The grip is perfect and it feels great knowing it’s eco-friendly."
"The craftsmanship of these mats is unmatched. They’re durable and support a great practice."
"I’m thrilled with my purchase. The mat is stylish and the quality is superb. Highly recommend!"