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Extraction of Himalayan Wild Nettle Fiber in Nepal.

"Our country has a very difficult geography and most artisans haven’t been exposed to the outside world. All these products are their original creations. I don’t believe in providing them with any external training. No European or Japanese machines are used to refine these products. These are solely the creations of the artisans. Over the years, the products have been well appreciated all over the world and this applause has been showered because of their skill sets. I believe that to come up with refined products, patience and commitment is all that is needed. Most of them aren’t even educated but they are masters in their own rights. We wouldn’t like to call their work “products” because it’s an art that has been passed down through generations."

Due to its durability and resistance to insects and mildew, government offices in Nepal used lokta paper to keep records. The documents prepared in lokta have remained in good condition for more than 200 years.

“We play with nature, and nature itself is unique, and its beauty is immeasurable. Unlike machine-made things, behind the making of each item available here, there lies a distinct story, and therefore, is one-of-a-kind in the world. Each comes with an emotional touch to it. The only common aspect among them is the quality that has been the first priority of ours since day one.” The culmination of old skills and techniques with the contemporary lifestyle can be clearly perceived in the polished Kolpa creations.

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It was a pleasure meeting Sylvaine and share our stories of KOLPA from origin till date. She has been blogging about Nepalese crafts for years in her blog Suti, which means Cotton in Nepali. Keen and highly passionate craft-person herself, it was an opportunity for us to connect with friends and dear ones from France and French-speaking community around the world. 

Do you know where, how and who makes the products that you purchase?  Most of the companies don’t consider this information is necessary, yet some tries to hide it and while some don’t know themselves!  On contrary, knowing that the product you use comes from sustainable resources meeting environmental standards and paying fairly to makers is special, and that adds boundless worth to the product.   

New York - 2007, I placed an online order of a handmade necklace through a California based company.  On the product description page, it mentioned “made by artisan from South...

Mission statement: We produce, promote and support people whose skills are exceptionally outstanding but not recognized yet. What is Kolpa? It is a privately owned company established to 'promote' handmade...