Why take this workshop?

• Obtain a profound insight into how reviving Nepal’s traditional crafts can foster sustainable living, economic empowerment, and cultural preservation
• Build the skills to turn local craftsmanship into a source of income, community impact, and environmental responsibility

Workshop Overview:

Rediscover Nepal’s rich heritage through the lens of sustainability. Join the inspiring session “Revisiting Local Crafts: A Mode of Sustainable Living” presented by KOLPA, Nepal’s leading social enterprise dedicated to promoting ethical handmade products and supporting rural artisans. Led by KOLPA’s founder, this interactive workshop celebrates the skills of indigenous communities like the Raute and Himalayan weavers. You’ll explore how using sustainable materials-such as Allo (Himalayan nettle), Lokta paper, and recycled wood- creates beautiful, functional items while protecting the environment and providing fair livelihoods.

Leave with practical knowledge, artisan connections, and the inspiration to integrate sustainable crafts into your daily life or business ventures.

Skills you’ll learn:

• Cultural Storytelling Through Nepali Handicrafts
• Community Engagement 
• Reviving Forgotten Crafts for Modern Use
• Marketing Handmade Products as Sustainable Goods
• Eco-Friendly Product Design & Zero-Waste Crafting
• Sustainable Sourcing & Ethical Production Practices

Date: 13th January, 2026

Time: 11:00 AM -12:00 PM 

Workshop By: Mr.Rabi Chandra Malla, Founder of KOLPA

Venue: Embark College, Pulchowk