Kabita, 46, carries Himalayan nettle weaving with the quiet strength of someone shaped by family, land, and years of practice.
She learned the craft from her mother at 18, through observation, repetition, and trust. Alongside agriculture, weaving became part of her daily rhythm and a lasting expression of family knowledge.
Through Kabita’s work, Himalayan nettle remains connected to its roots: the land, the loom, and the generations who kept it alive.
Kabita is from Bala, Ward No. 2 of Silichong Rural Municipality. She comes from a family of five and is involved in both Allo(nettle) work and agriculture.
She learned how to make shawls and woven cloth from Allo, also known as Himalayan nettle, from her mother. She has been continuing this work since around the age of 18.
For Kabita, weaving has always been tied to family and place. In Bala, where daily life follows the rhythm of the land and seasons, she continues to preserve traditional nettle weaving while balancing agricultural work.
Her craftsmanship carries the steadiness of experience. Every thread reflects care, memory, and the quiet discipline of handmade craft.
— Kabita Mewahan Rai: Life Between Land and Loom
Rai learned to weave Himalayan nettle from her mother and has been practising the craft ever since. Alongside agriculture, weaving remains an essential part of her family’s livelihood and cultural identity.
Her work is calm, measured, and deeply traditional; shaped by decades of experience and the quiet discipline of handmade craft.
Estimated lead time for custom pieces is currently 2-3 weeks.
