The Hands Behind Loomaama
Nettle begins in the forest. Loomaama begins with the hands that know how to shape it.
The Artisan Is the Brand
Without Them, There Is No LOOMAAMA
Meet the Makers
Kulung’s work belongs to a world where cloth is not produced quickly, but brought slowly into being. For more than...
Kala, 26, is part of a new generation carrying Himalayan nettle weaving forward with quiet precision. She began at sixteen,...
Kabita, 46, carries Himalayan nettle weaving with the quiet strength of someone shaped by family, land, and years of practice....
Kulun, 30, began weaving Himalayan nettle at thirteen, learning beside her mother in the hills of Dangkila. What began as...
Pabitra Kulung
Artisan
Kulung,32, has spent more than four decades working with Himalayan nettle, carrying a craft shaped by land, family, and daily...
Skill Passed Through Hands
A living craft, learned from mothers, fathers, elders, and makers before them.
More Than Makers
Our artisans are partners in the value they help create.
Loomaama was built around a simple belief: the people who shape the garment should also be seen, respected, and valued.
Their work is not a background detail. It is the soul of every piece. Without their skill, Himalayan nettle remains fibre. Through their hands, it becomes clothing with meaning, texture, and life.
Every LOOMAAMA purchases helps in:
- Supporting artisan families
- Funding children's school fees
- Contributing community infrastructure projects
This is what ethical fashion looks like in practice.
Keeping the Knowledge Alive
When artisans are valued, traditions continue.
So far, 10 apprentices have completed training and are now earning income through their craft.
How We Work
Loomaama artisans work from home, on their own terms. They set their own hours, move at their own pace, and are paid per piece. No quotas. No factory floors. Just skilled hands working with dignity.
Our Standards
- Fair wages
- Flexible schedules
- Safe working conditions
- No child labor
- Transparent contracts