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Naturally Growing
Himalayan nettle, known locally as allo, grows naturally in Nepal's Himalayan landscape, nourished by rainfall.
Natural is only the beginning.
Before cloth, there is a plant. Before form, there is fibre. Allo begins in the landscape and reaches the garment through skilled hands.
Every piece begins with a material.
From plant to cloth, each stage is shaped by material knowledge and skilled hands.
The transformation takes more than one hand.
Gathering, preparation, yarn making and handweaving each contribute to the finished piece.
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Made by Hand
The fibres are prepared and hand-spun into yarn, then hand-knitted into Loomaama pieces by artisans drawing on generations of textile knowledge.
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A Character of Its Own
Distinctively crisp and textured, with subtle variations in the yarn that give each piece its own character.
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Made to Be Cared For
Gentle care helps preserve the fibre's distinctive texture and the beauty of each piece over time.
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Made to Be Kept
Created with the intention of being worn, cared for and kept for years to come.
The character of Allo.
Not every fibre feels the same, and Allo was never meant to. This rare plant has a distinctive texture and a natural strength that set it apart from conventional fabrics.
Its subtle irregularities are not flaws, but part of what makes the material unique. With no synthetic blends or added fibres, nothing is used to disguise its original character. Just Allo, with all the qualities that make it remarkable.
Texture with character.
MOISTURE ABSORBING
Himalayan nettle has a natural ability to absorb moisture, a quality of the fibre used in Loomaama's hand-knitted pieces.
NATURALLY STRONG
Known for its high fibre strength, Himalayan nettle forms the foundation of Loomaama's hand-knitted pieces.
NATURAL COLOUR
Himalayan nettle has its own natural tones, influenced by the harvesting and fibre preparation.
RARE IN FASHION
Less familiar in contemporary fashion, Himalayan nettle carries a long tradition of textile making in Nepal, brought into a new expression through Loomaama.
Better For Skin
Naturally breathable and moisture-absorbing, Loomaama's 100% nettle pieces contain no synthetic fibre blends.
Better For Earth
Our Himalayan nettle grows naturally in Nepal, nourished by rainfall without cultivated irrigation.
Better For Artisans
We value the skills of our makers and work towards greater recognition and better livelihoods.
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