Nepal Knotcraft Centre

02/10/2026

Our journey with Himalayan Iris fiber began last year with curiosity, experimentation, and a simple question: what could this beautiful natural fiber become? After months of research and re-experimentation in Nepal, we discovered its wonderful potential for weaving. This learning then travelled across the Himalayas to Bhutan, where we had the privilege of working with the Dagala community, experimenting with two-pedal looms and witnessing beautiful weaving emerge from their skilled hands. More than a weaving exercise, it became a meaningful exchange of knowledge, patience, and passion for learning. Our heartfelt thanks to the Bhutan Youth Development Fund(YDF) team for their trust, compassion, and understanding, and to the Dagala community for embracing the process with such openness. For us, this is what craft can do connect two nations, carry knowledge across borders, and turn natural-fiber research into shared possibilities. We continue to learn, experiment, and make one fiber, one community, and one new possibility at a time….. ☘️

03/09/2026

From invasive plants to warm light ☘️
Woven by hand from natural fibers, these lampshades give new purpose to plants once seen as a problem. Each weave carries the patience, skill, and creativity of women turning nature into beautiful, sustainable pieces for everyday spaces.
Weaving nature into women’s livelihood.

01/09/2026

Weaving every day !! ☘️
Turning natural fibres into beautiful things for everyday life.Every weave carries a little of nature, a lot of skill, and a livelihood built by supreme hands.

31/08/2026

From Wetlands to Homes ☘️

From wetlands to a woven chair, nature is transformed into something beautiful, useful, and lasting. Women turn invasive plant fibres into handmade pieces, creating livelihoods while giving nature a second life.
“Weaving nature into women’s livelihood”.

26/08/2026

The Story of Twine Weave ☘️🦋

From the wetlands to the hands of women artisans,Typha grass is transformed into something simple, strong, and beautiful. This is the story of Twine Weave: an intensive weaving technique that demands patience, skill, and countless careful movements. Each strand carries the knowledge and craftsmanship passed down through generations.
What looks like a simple weave is, in fact, a story of women, wetlands, and weaving.
Follow us as we share more of this journey—one fibre, one weave, one story at a time.

25/08/2026

From Wetlands to Homes ☘️
Harvested from wetlands, these plants are transformed by women into beautiful handmade crafts turning an environmental challenge into dignified livelihoods and more sustainable homes.
Every woven fiber carries a story of restored wetlands, empowered women, and communities shaping a better future by hand.

01/07/2026

More than a lamp it’s a story woven by skilled hands, rooted in tradition and crafted for today ☘️
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27/06/2026

What began as a simple conversation has become a celebration of craftsmanship. We are proud to share Kathmandu Weave at T.NUA Exhibition 02 in Milan, Italy

What began as a joyful conversation soon unfolded into a beautiful journey of research, experimentation, craftsmanship, countless discussions, shared laughter, and the search for new meanings through traditional weaving. At Nepal Knotcraft Centre, we were honored with the opportunity to explore and collaborate with an inspiring team. Along the way came excitement, curiosity, and moments of panic, wondering if we could truly preserve the soul, authenticity, and emotions embedded within our craft traditions.
The answer was clear: trust the supreme hands of our artisans.
We allowed their skills, wisdom, and personal interpretations to guide the process. We searched for the right yarns and plant fibers, worked patiently with the loom, and followed wherever the warp and weft chose to take us. Every thread became a dialogue between heritage and imagination, giving new life and meaning to Kathmandu Weave. This creation is not only about a finished piece, it is about people, stories, experimentation, and the courage to reimagine tradition while remaining rooted in craftsmanship.

Our heartfelt gratitude to Sangeeta Thapa ji, who always thinks of us and believes in our work; Mauro, Tao, our founder Shyam Badan Shrestha and the entire team for envisioning and reimagining the Kathmandu Weave; and above all, to our extraordinary artisans whose hands transformed ideas into beautiful weavings. Together, we continue to weave stories, communities, and possibilities.

15/05/2026

Thank you Tara and The Kathmandu Post
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Once confined to homes and treated as unpaid labour, handicraft work is now helping women earn income and build businesses.

11/03/2026

Fusion of cultures:
A beautiful fusion of cultures woven into tea coasters, strainers, mats, trays, and baskets. Handmade stories for everyday moments!

Available at our showroom…
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