Every product in our catalogue is made by a named craftsperson — not a factory line. These are the 20 artisans and workshop leads we have worked with, some of them since our first export in 1999.
Ram Krishna has spent over two decades experimenting with and refining Tibetan incense formulations. As the innovator of our incense range, he bridges traditional knowledge with contemporary preferences — developing new scent profiles that have helped expand our incense exports across international markets.
Bhagbati has been hand-rolling Tibetan rope incense in Nuwakot for more than 20 years, following traditional formulas passed down through generations. She oversees blending and rolling using natural herbs and resins from the Himalayan foothills — producing the authentic fragrance profile wholesale buyers seek.
Umesh Baiju is a 37-year-old male artisan from Dhading, and has been part of the Student Handicrafts workshop in Thamel, Kathmandu since 2010. He brings 20 years of craft experience to his role as designer & garment maker. About Umesh Married to fellow artisan Lila…
Mina BK is a 39-year-old female artisan from Butwal, and has been part of the Student Handicrafts workshop in Thamel, Kathmandu since 2016. She brings 10 years of craft experience to her role as garment finishing specialist. About Mina Moved north from Butwal to find…
Rajkumar Mahate is a 53-year-old male artisan from Ramechhap, and has been part of the Student Handicrafts workshop in Thamel, Kathmandu since 1999. He brings 33 years of craft experience to his role as senior sewist. About Rajkumar Has been at the sewing machine since…
Kishor Shai is a 45-year-old male artisan from Budanilkantha, and has been part of the Student Handicrafts workshop in Thamel, Kathmandu since 2016. He brings 10 years of craft experience to his role as quality & pressing specialist. About Kishor The last person to handle…
Sunimaya Tamang is a 42-year-old female artisan from Nuwakot, and has been part of the Student Handicrafts workshop in Thamel, Kathmandu since 2011. She brings 15 years of craft experience to her role as sewist. About Sunimaya Came down to Kathmandu from Nuwakot in her…
Arjun Nepali is a 33-year-old male artisan from Sarlahi, and has been part of the Student Handicrafts workshop in Thamel, Kathmandu since 2010. He brings 16 years of craft experience to his role as sewist. About Arjun Started young — sixteen years on the machine…
Ratna Maya Rai is a 37-year-old female artisan from Dhankuta, and has been part of the Student Handicrafts workshop in Thamel, Kathmandu since 2016. She brings 10 years of craft experience to her role as sewist. About Ratna Single mother from Dhankuta; her wage supports…
Tikuri Maya Thapa Magar is a 40-year-old female artisan from Sindhuli, and has been part of the Student Handicrafts workshop in Thamel, Kathmandu since 2016. She brings 10 years of craft experience to her role as sewist. About Tikuri From the Magar community of Sindhuli;…
Shanti Magar is a 49-year-old female artisan from Sindhuli, and has been part of the Student Handicrafts workshop in Thamel, Kathmandu since 2024. She brings 2 years of craft experience to her role as sewist. About Shanti Joined our workshop in 2024 — one of…
Laxmi Sharma is a 36-year-old female artisan from Tarakeshwor (Lolang), and has been part of the Student Handicrafts workshop in Thamel, Kathmandu since 2022. She brings 4 years of craft experience to her role as sewist. About Laxmi Lives just outside the city in Tarakeshwor;…
Bibek Darnal is a 28-year-old male artisan from Jhapa, and has been part of the Student Handicrafts workshop in Thamel, Kathmandu since 2022. He brings 4 years of craft experience to his role as sewist. About Bibek Came north from Jhapa to Kathmandu in his…
Shital Pariyar is a 30-year-old male artisan from Baglung, and has been part of the Student Handicrafts workshop in Thamel, Kathmandu since 2016. He brings 10 years of craft experience to his role as sewist. About Shital Father of four — stitches every day so…
Lila Baiju is a 33-year-old female artisan from Dhading, and has been part of the Student Handicrafts workshop in Thamel, Kathmandu since 2021. She brings 5 years of craft experience to her role as sewist. About Lila Works alongside her husband Umesh on the same…
Radhika Pariyar is a 40-year-old female artisan from Nawalparasi, and has been part of the Student Handicrafts workshop in Thamel, Kathmandu since 2022. She brings 4 years of craft experience to her role as sewist. About Radhika Mother of three from Nawalparasi; works the morning…
Lucky Bhushal is a 30-year-old female artisan from Dhading, and has been part of the Student Handicrafts workshop in Thamel, Kathmandu since 2021. She brings 5 years of craft experience to her role as sewist. About Lucky Steady, methodical hand on the machine — a…
Manoj Pariyar is a 47-year-old male artisan from Kathmandu Valley, and has been part of the Student Handicrafts workshop in Thamel, Kathmandu since 1999. He brings 30 years of craft experience to his role as pattern maker & lead designer. About Manoj Founding artisan; designs…
Laxmi Pariyar is a 35-year-old female artisan from Nuwakot, and has been part of the Student Handicrafts workshop in Thamel, Kathmandu since 2015. She brings 12 years of craft experience to her role as senior garment sewist. About Laxmi Joined our workshop the year of…
Dhana Kumar Shrestha is a 41-year-old male artisan from Sindhupalchok, and has been part of the Student Handicrafts workshop in Thamel, Kathmandu since 2021. He brings 5 years of craft experience to his role as garment layering specialist. About Dhana Served eighteen years in the…
Every wholesale order routes back to the named artisan or workshop you see above. Lead times, customisation options, and minimums vary by maker — we'll match your enquiry to the right hands.
