Kulun, 30, began weaving Himalayan nettle at just 13, learning beside her mother in the hills of Dangkila.
What began as a way to support her family slowly became a language of discipline, rhythm, and care. Her work now moves through traditional patterns, including Ita Butta, Dalle Butta, Chhadke Butta, and Medi, each one shaped by patience and inherited knowledge.
Every piece Bambit weaves carries the quiet strength of the mountains: resilient, grounded, and deeply connected to the women who kept this craft alive.
Kulung is from Dangkila, Ward No. 2 of Silichong Rural Municipality. She comes from a family of three and is involved in Allo work.
She began weaving shawls and woven cloth made from Allo, also known as Himalayan nettle, at around the age of 13. At that time, her family faced many difficulties managing food, clothing, and school fees. Because of this, weaving Allo cloth and shawls became an important way for her to support daily life from a young age.
She first learned how to weave simple shawls from her mother. Over time, she developed her skills and is now able to weave patterned designs such as Itta Butta, Dalle Butta, Chhadke Butta, Medi, and many other traditional patterns.
— Bambit Kulung: A Craft Learned Early
Supporting Bambit’s work means helping Himalayan nettle weaving continue through skilled hands, lived memory, and generational knowledge.
Each piece she creates carries more than fibre and pattern. It carries time, patience, and the quiet discipline of a craft learned within family and shaped by daily practice.
Through your support, artisans like Bambit are able to continue their work with dignity, preserve traditional weaving knowledge, and pass this rare mountain craft forward.
Estimated lead time for custom pieces is currently 6-10 days.
