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Rahesh Joshi-Production Manager of Woolen Products

Nepal is a country where women are primarily perceived to work as house wives and take care of the family and farms. Generally, the men are the breadwinners of a household. Rahesh Joshi, our production manager for all woolen products, wanted to change this perspective. Coming from an established Newari family, he wanted to bring the untapped skills of women weavers and knitters to the market.

As a kid, he saw his mother knit beautiful woolen sweaters for him and his siblings. He further says: “Buying a machine made sweater was a luxury back in the day. All we had to put up with was the hand knitted sweaters or gloves made locally. We did not feel so good about them. We were more into dreaming about wearing machine made woolen products. But now, we realize we were wrong. The amount of time, love, dedication and passion you put into making anything with hand can never be replicated by a machine. The machine knit sweater can never be as warm and cozy as a hand knit sweater”.

With this realization, Rahesh started to explore the deepest alleys of Patan, an ancient city adjoining Kathmandu. There he found many women knitters who would bring out their ball of wool in the sun along with friends and neighbors, all chatting up and knitting various woolen products. Knitting is so much fun when it is accompanied by chats and laughter. Rahesh spoke to many women knitters asking them to produce woolen products for him. He provided designs and patterns, necessary wool and kits, advance money and there it all started, by the end of the week, he had finished products flowing in.

Empowerment comes from motivation and inspiration. He did just that. He inspired the women knitters to come forth with their talents and assured that he will promote their products across the globe through NepaCrafts. Now we have a huge collection of Woolen Socks, Woolen Legwarmers, Woolen Gloves & Mittens, Woolen Handwarmers, Woolen Headbands, Woolen Caps, Woolen Beanies, Woolen Mufflers, Woolen Cardigans & Sweaters along with bags, purses and more.

We are very proud to bring to you the most authentic hand knit woolen products that Rahesh Joshi and his team of empowered women create. Our wool is imported from New Zealand and Australia and dyed using SWISS CLARIANT PROCESS.

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  • Light Blue Multicolored Pure Woolen Head Band

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    With a circumference of 20" and width of 4", this is a warm winter Light blue Multicolor head band knitted in Nepal using the Pure Sheep wool from ...

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  • Dark Blue Mixed Color Pure Wool Head Band

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    With a circumference of 20" and width of 4", this is a warm winter Dark Blue Mixed color wool head band knitted in Nepal using the Pure Sheep wool ...

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  • Hand knit Cat Mittens

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    These Woolen Mittens are knitted by the Nepalese Women using the sheep wool from New Zealand. We use Eco-friendly Swiss Technology CLARIANT Color ...

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  • 100% Woolen Pocket Muffler Scarf - nepacrafts
    100% Woolen Pocket Muffler Scarf - nepacrafts
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    100% Woolen Pocket Muffler Scarf

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    This lovely Woolen Pocket Muffler Scarf is hand knitted in Nepal. It is 70" long and 12" wide. It has elaborate knitting patterns along with Croche...

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  • Hanknitted Snow Flake Woolen Hat Beanies

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    This is a beautiful Red white and blue mixed snow flake patterned pure woolen Sherpa Winter Cap. Hand knit in Nepal from the finest New Zealand She...

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  • White Pink Multicolor Winter Sherpa Head Band

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    With a circumference of 20" and width of 4", this is a warm winter White Pink Multicolor Winter Sherpa Head band/ Ear Warmer knitted in Nepal using...

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  • Orange Multicolored Winter Sherpa Woolen Head Band

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    With a circumference of 20" and width of 4", this is a Pure and Soft Wool Orange Mixed Winter Sherpa Head Band / Ear Warmer knitted in Nepal using ...

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    Hand Knit 100% Woolen Hand Warmers-Texting Gloves

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    These soft and pure wool hand warmers or texting gloves are hand knitted by Nepalese women knitters using 100% sheep wool from New Zealand. These h...

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  • Multicolor Woolen Sherpa Legwarmers - nepacrafts
    Multicolor Woolen Sherpa Legwarmers - nepacrafts
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    Multicolor Woolen Sherpa Legwarmers

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    These colorful woolen leg warmers are hand knitted using Sheep wool imported from New Zealand. This legwarmer is made using multi color yarns. The ...

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  • Dark Blue Multicolored Children Woolen Socks

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    Special Collection: Pure Woolen Multicolored Children Knee High Socks: Available in Small and Medium Sizes for children upto 10 years of age. Thes...

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  • Pure Woolen Snow Flake Sherpa Winter Head Band

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    With a circumference of 20" and width of 4", this is a warm winterNepalese Pure Woolen Red White and Blue Mix Snow Flake Pattern Sherpa Winter head...

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  • Olive Green Multicolor Woolen Head Band

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    With a circumference of 21" and width of 4.2", this is a warm winter head band knitted in Nepal using the Pure Sheep wool from New Zealand. The woo...

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  • Blue with Lime Lining Soft Wool Mittens - nepacrafts
    Blue with Lime Lining Soft Wool Mittens - nepacrafts
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    Blue with Lime Lining Soft Wool Mittens

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    These are Pure and Soft Woolen Mittens lined with full inner fleece. The inner fleece helps to avoid scratchiness and provide extra warmth. Made f...

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  • Himalayan Woolen Beanie
    Himalayan Woolen Beanie
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    Himalayan Woolen Beanie

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    This Woolen beanie is knitted by the Nepalese Women using the sheep wool from New Zealand Wool. We use Eco-friendly Swiss Technology CLARIANT Color...

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  • Woolen Snow Flake Design Sherpa Hat - nepacrafts
    Woolen Snow Flake Design Sherpa Hat - nepacrafts

    Woolen Snow Flake Design Sherpa Hat

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    This Woolen Cap is knitted by the Nepalese Women using the sheep wool from New Zealand Wool. We use Eco-friendly Swiss Technology CLARIANT Color Dy...

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    Orange Pure and Soft Wool Winter Children Woolen Socks

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    Special Collection: Pure Woolen Multicolored Children Knee High Socks: Available in Small and Medium Sizes for children upto 10 years of age. Thes...

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  • Natural Color Woolen Beanie Hat
    Natural Color Woolen Beanie Hat
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    Natural Color Woolen Beanie Hat

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    US$14.99

    This Woolen beanie is knitted by the Nepalese Women using the sheep wool from New Zealand Wool. We use Eco-friendly Swiss Technology CLARIANT Color...

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  • Gray Red Multicolored Pure Wool Head Band

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    With a circumference of 20" and width of 4", this is a warm winterGray Red Mixed Multicolored Pure Wool head band knitted in Nepal using the Pure S...

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  • Pure Wool Snow Flake Pattern Convertible Mittens

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    These are Red White and Blue Mix Snow Flake Pattern Woolen Mittens which are convertible to Full length Mittens covering the full hand and also as ...

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  • Orange Pure Wool Convertible Mittens

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    These are Orange Pure and Soft Woolen Mittens which are convertible to Full length Mittens covering the full hand and also as half fingered texting...

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  • Multicolored Woolen Sherpa Head Band - nepacrafts
    Multicolored Woolen Sherpa Head Band - nepacrafts
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    Multicolored Woolen Sherpa Head Band

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    With a circumference of 20" and width of 3.5", this is a warm winter head band hand knit in Nepal using the Pure Sheep wool from New Zealand. The w...

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  • Snow Flake Pattern Woolen Hand Warmers-Texting Gloves

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    US$16.95

    These soft and pure wool hand warmers or texting gloves are hand knitted by Nepalese women knitters using 100% sheep wool from New Zealand. These h...

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    Snow Flake Childrens' Woolen Socks

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    US$29.90
    US$10.00
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    US$10.00

    Special Collection: Pure Woolen Multicolored Children Knee High Socks: Available in Small and Medium Sizes for children upto 10 years of age. Thes...

    View full details
    US$29.90
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    US$10.00
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    Gray Red Multicolored Pure Woolen Children Socks

    US$29.90
    US$29.90 - US$29.90
    US$29.90
    US$10.00
    US$10.00 - US$10.00
    US$10.00

    Special Collection: Pure Woolen Multicolored Children Knee High Socks: Available in Small and Medium Sizes for children upto 10 years of age. Thes...

    View full details
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Nepal is a country where women are primarily perceived to work as house wives and take care of the family and farms. Generally, the men are the breadwinners of a household. Rahesh Joshi, our production manager for all woolen products, wanted to change this perspective. Coming from an established Newari family, he wanted to bring the untapped skills of women weavers and knitters to the market.

As a kid, he saw his mother knit beautiful woolen sweaters for him and his siblings. He further says: “Buying a machine made sweater was a luxury back in the day. All we had to put up with was the hand knitted sweaters or gloves made locally. We did not feel so good about them. We were more into dreaming about wearing machine made woolen products. But now, we realize we were wrong. The amount of time, love, dedication and passion you put into making anything with hand can never be replicated by a machine. The machine knit sweater can never be as warm and cozy as a hand knit sweater”.

With this realization, Rahesh started to explore the deepest alleys of Patan, an ancient city adjoining Kathmandu. There he found many women knitters who would bring out their ball of wool in the sun along with friends and neighbors, all chatting up and knitting various woolen products. Knitting is so much fun when it is accompanied by chats and laughter. Rahesh spoke to many women knitters asking them to produce woolen products for him. He provided designs and patterns, necessary wool and kits, advance money and there it all started, by the end of the week, he had finished products flowing in.

Empowerment comes from motivation and inspiration. He did just that. He inspired the women knitters to come forth with their talents and assured that he will promote their products across the globe through NepaCrafts. Now we have a huge collection of Woolen Socks, Woolen Legwarmers, Woolen Gloves & Mittens, Woolen Handwarmers, Woolen Headbands, Woolen Caps, Woolen Beanies, Woolen Mufflers, Woolen Cardigans & Sweaters along with bags, purses and more.

We are very proud to bring to you the most authentic hand knit woolen products that Rahesh Joshi and his team of empowered women create. Our wool is imported from New Zealand and Australia and dyed using SWISS CLARIANT PROCESS.