Featured Artisan: SADLE
Located in Bhaktapur, Sadle creates environmentally sustainable products from materials such as hemp, no kill leather and recycled rubber inner tubes. It was founded in 1984 and currently works with 30 jewelers and tailors. Sadle is the oldest and largest exporter in Nepal and works to source all of its raw materials from Nepal, which in turn, supports the local economy. This producer group is very committed to breaking down caste barriers and religious differences between employees, so that everyone is treated equally, the working environment is harmonious, and every individual is well paid.
SADLE HANDCRAFTS

RECYCLED TIRES
ABOUT THE GROUP
The common disposal method of tires in Nepal is burning. In response to black billowing clouds of smoke, one of more>>

WILD HARVESTED HEMP
WILD HARVESTED HEMP
Hemp grows naturally in the jungles of far western Nepal without pesticides, fertilizers or chemicals of more>>

TAILORING
Ram Bahadur is a pattern master and fabric cutting master, but can also act as a tailor if he is called to. Tailoring has been in Rams family for more then 4 centuries.
