ARTISAN HANDCRAFT
The Art of Tailoring
The Ganesh Himal Trading tailors create a beautiful array of men’s and women’s clothing, bags and headbands. Mostly made from handwoven cotton fabric, the tailors partner with many local weavers to produce some of the highest quality handmade clothing. In addition to handwoven fabrics, they also incorporate recycled and sustainable materials including hemp, recycled rubber, no kill leather, recycled saris and wool.
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Sadle Trading
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 it’s 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.
Peljor Tailors
Many of the products produced by Peljor’s tailors utilize vintage silk saris. The smooth texture of silk requires additional expertise in cutting and sewing. Most of the tailors who produce our silk items have been working at the craft for decades. The master tailor, Pushpalal, has provided a place to stay and food for all of his tailors if necessary. When asked about their work, the tailors said that they very much enjoy working with Pushpalal because he is very understanding and the space in which they work is very nice with lots of natural light. The only complaint is when power goes out and there is no petrol available to run the generator–a common challenge in Kathmandu.
Stupa Tailors
Stupa Trading is a Fair Trade business built by Tibetan refugees Pema-la Lama and her late husband Namgyal. Since 1984, they have partnered with Ganesh Himal Trading to create meaningful and profitable work for tailors, knitters, and marginalized people in Nepal. Their compassionate approach includes a profit-sharing model, microloans, and social welfare funds that provide long-term support for artisans and their families.
Tibet Wears
Tibet Wears is a fair trade workshop in Nepal founded by Tsering, a Tibetan refugee who aimed to create high-quality, ethically produced clothing. After fleeing Tibet, Tsering established the workshop to provide reliable employment and fair wages to fellow refugees and marginalized Nepalese tailors. Today, Tibet Wears partners with Ganesh Himal Trading to produce beautiful, durable garments while maintaining a strong commitment to empowering its artisans and supporting their communities.
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