Kulung,32, has spent more than four decades working with Himalayan nettle, carrying a craft shaped by land, family, and daily rhythm.
She learned to weave shawls from her mother at fifteen. Alongside farming, the loom became part of her life, not as a separate practice, but as a natural extension of work, care, and continuity.
Her textiles reflect the quiet discipline of traditional Himalayan craftsmanship. Practical, enduring, and entirely handmade, each piece carries the patience of the maker and the strength of the fibre.
Through Pabitra’s hands, Himalayan nettle remains connected to its origin: the field, the family, the loom, and the slow intelligence of handwork.
In Sisuwa, agriculture and craft move together. Pabitra grew up within that rhythm, where the land shaped daily life and the loom gave form to inherited knowledge.
Over time, weaving became more than skill. It became a way of sustaining family, preserving tradition, and giving value to a fibre rooted in the mountains.
Her work carries a rare steadiness. Every shawl, every thread, and every woven surface reflects decades of attention, patience, and quiet mastery.
— Pabitra Kulung
Supporting Pabitra’s work means honouring a lifetime devoted to Himalayan nettle weaving.
Each piece she creates carries more than fibre. It carries the memory of her mother’s teaching, the rhythm of agricultural life, and the quiet discipline of a craft sustained through generations.
Through your support, artisans like Pabitra 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 6-8 Weeks.
