Kala Mewahang Rai

Kala, 26, began learning Himalayan nettle weaving from her elder sister at the age of 16. Over time, she mastered a wide range of traditional weaving patterns and techniques used in mountain textiles. Her work blends youthful energy with generational knowledge, helping preserve traditional craft for a new generation of artisans.

Kala belongs to a younger generation of weavers choosing to continue traditional craft in a rapidly changing world. What first began beside her sister slowly became a skill she now carries with pride.

Her weaving reflects both discipline and adaptability. Through artisans like Kala, ancient Himalayan textile traditions continue to evolve without losing their roots.

"I learned by watching closely. Little by little, the loom became part of my life."

— Kala Mewahang Rai