About US
Locally handcrafted functional products from the Himalayas
Inspired by the trails of Himalayas, we create products that are classics, easy on the environment and a simple reflection of where it comes from.
Crafting Change with Tradition.
Né Nepal, a social enterprise founded in 2018 by Ishu and Tulja, aims to preserve and promote the ancient crafts of Nepal. Partnering with over 140 artisans, we create handcrafted pieces that celebrate the beauty of Himalayan traditions, using skills passed down through generations.
Through our work, we strive to sustain our craftsmanship while creating a positive social and environmental impact.
Our Core Values
Partnering with local artisans
Partnering with skilled local artisans, we create jobs, help preserve heritage, and ensure our artisans earn sustainable livings, enabling them to have better lives.
Women Advancement
As a women-led brand, we are committed to bringing more women from local communities into our supply chain, supporting their economic independence and empowerment.
Eco friendly practices
Our products are environmentally sustainable, minimizing waste by using natural fabrics, dyes, handmade paper, recycled brass, and biodegradable ingredients, ensuring eco-friendly practices in every process.
Traditional techniques
We blend heritage techniques with a minimalist, function-driven approach. Each detail is carefully considered to create beautiful, long-lasting products that prioritize clean lines and purposeful design.
Our Impact
Driven by empathy and an unwavering passion to preserve Nepal's artisan way of life, we established Né Nepal.
- 110+ artisans
- 550 lives impacted
- More than 40% of our artisans have double their income in the last 2 years
- Revival of 6+ traditional crafts of Nepal
Our Mission & vision
Our Mission
To be true to our commitment to safeguard the community and the local heritage by taking the true essence of Nepal beyond borders through products, experiences, and stories
To help craftsmen improve their products by adding value through design and technology while helping them depict their craft in a relevant manner while also securing fading crafts of Nepal by weaving them into our design language
Our Vision
To work towards social empowerment by creating jobs, financial opportunities for skilled artisans and providing skill development training
To build a sustainable business with low waste and positive environmental impact
To create room for collaborations between artists, traditional artisans, students, teachers, and the skilled workforce
this is how we help
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Creates capital for skill training
More work opportunities for artisans
co-create handmade products with our artisans
founders
It took 3 years for Ishu and Tulja to finally kick start their company in 2018. Having spent their time studying and travelling to various countries and witnessing many cultures, they felt there were many stories of Nepal, untold.
Fuelled by their aspiration to build a company that focused on cultural intricacies of Nepal and offered a lifestyle that was eco friendly and completely made in Nepal.
founders
It took 3 years for Ishu and Tulja to finally kick start their company in 2018. Having spent their time studying and travelling to various countries and witnessing many cultures, they felt there were many stories of Nepal, untold.
Fuelled by their aspiration to build a company that focused on cultural intricacies of Nepal and offered a lifestyle that was eco friendly and completely made in Nepal.
