How we craft garments from wild Himalayan fiber.

An in-depth look into our 4-step harvest journey, zero-waste Patan tailoring, and our studio code of conduct.

The 4-Step Fiber Journey

From wild high-altitude mountain stalks to finished studio garments.

01

Wild Mountain Harvest

Wild hemp and Allo nettle are harvested by hand in late autumn across western Nepal mountain trails above 2,000m altitude.

02

Stream Retting & Spinning

Stalks are soaked in clean mountain streams, hand-carded, and spun on traditional wooden charkhas into strong natural yarn.

03

Patan Pit Loom Weaving

Seasoned women weavers in Lalitpur throw shuttles on heritage wooden looms to produce durable 380 GSM heavyweight cloth.

04

Zero-Waste Tailoring

Small-batch tailoring in our Kathmandu workshop with low-waste pattern layouts and natural botanical dye baths.

Atelier Metrics & Impact

Measuring our progress in living wages, natural fiber purity, and local community support.

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Natural Fiber Purity

Zero synthetic polyester or nylon blended into our cloth.

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Artisans & Weavers

Women artisans employed across Lalitpur loom circles.

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Synthetic Chemical Dyes

Only wild botanicals, walnut hulls, and undyed fibers used.

Our Studio Code of Conduct.

Every partner workshop signed onto the KYAMUNO network adheres to strict workplace safety, living wage guarantees, and apprentice preservation programs.

Fair Living Wages Reviewed Annually

We benchmark wages against real Kathmandu Valley living costs rather than legal minimum thresholds.

Daylight Workshops & Ergonomic Seating

Natural skylight windows and ergonomic bench setups for every seamstress and cutter.

Youth Artisan Apprenticeship Funds

Investing 5% of net proceeds into teaching traditional pit-loom weaving to younger generations in Patan.

✦ Swatches & Studio Visits

Experience Himalayan Cloth in Person

Request a physical fabric swatch book containing samples of wild hemp, organic cotton, and hand-spun pashmina, or schedule a visit to our Patan studio.