MANUSHI “25 years of Entrepreneurship, Equity and Empowerment in Sustainable Development”
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Message from Chairperson
In 2017, with great excitement and enthusiasm, "is catalogue is unique, it not only showcases Manushi is celebrating its 25 years of operation the combined skills of our artisans, but also as a non-pro!t organization. In this period, it provides a retrospective look at our beginnings. has continuously served the poor, low income, By designing the catalogue in such a way, the indigenous and marginalized producers and prospective partners will see our beautiful supported the poorest women in its areas of products in addition to the human side of our operation with its micro !nance services and organization. In each page you will !nd our other development programs. wide-ranging products from handmade textiles to natural !ber products, from metal cra#s to Manushi as a member of WFTO, founding fashion and felt accessories. "e products on member of the Fair Trade Group Nepal and the display here are made with unique techniques World Fair Trade Organization Asia, Manushi that represent the best of Nepalese traditional has been dedicated to fair trade principles such design adapted to contemporary trends. as creating opportunities, ensuring safe and healthy working conditions, building capacity, I am glad to present this catalogue and would and minimizing environmental foot-print while like to thank to all our well-wishers, supporters always remaining transparent and accountable and partners (national and international), to its stakeholders. specially Christiane Claren from Akar for their valuable input and support which has On this special occasion we have published strengthened us to overcome many of the our !rst ever product catalogue which you are challenges we faced in the last twenty !ve years. holding in your hand, is our way of saying thank you to everyone who worked hard to ensure our Wishing best for all our artisans and partners. success. For the reader, it is an opportunity to
explore the delightful and creative artworks of
our designers, producers, and artisans. "eir
commitment and innovative mind-sets have been the cornerstone for the continual change and growth of our products. Padmasana Shakya Chairperson 8 MANUSHI Catalogue Table of Content
Tie & Dye 10 Natural Fiber 30 Weaving 42 Metal 54 Pashmina & Wool 66 Felt 80 Paper Cra# 104 Jewellery 114 Poly Marble 132 "anka 136 Terms & Condition 141
Catalogue MANUSHI 9 10 MANUSHI Catalogue Tie & Dye
Emerging in the mid-1960s, tie-dye is a resist-dyeing technique which is created by folding, crumpling or twisting garments with strings and rubbers so as to stop the dye from getting spread to other parts of the garment. It is traditional art and cra# used by our grandparents as an artistic product. Nowadays, a majority of tie-dyes are produced with natural & Azo free chemical dyes. Even everyday used household items such as beetroot juice, nettle, turmeric, co$ee/tea etc can do the trick for coloring. In order to raise the pH level and start the reaction, soda ash and salt are added directly to the dye because it allows the colors to stain the fabric easily and stay brighter for a long period of time. Depending on the thickness and type of fabrics any piece of clothing can be tie-dyed easily. "e most popular tie-dye textiles are bed sheets, cushion covers, dresses, t-shirts, shawls, kitchen dinning fabrics, accessories etc. Aesthetically pleasing and easy to make tie-dyes are a form of artistic expression which showcases a sense of free spirit and love for peace. Tie-dyed products have intricate details and embellishments which transform even a boring, plain garment into a colorful explosion of fascinating motifs and designs.
Catalogue MANUSHI 11 12 MANUSHI Catalogue MEENA GURUNG Meena has been a part of Manushi since the establishment of the organization. She came to Manushi in response to a training advertisement and she was in the first training batch of Manushi. She now works in the tie-dye department as a team leader. Due to the poor economic condition of her family, she started to work at an early age of sixteen. She shares about the difficulties she faced at the beginning of this endeavor. Due to the lack of market and amateur workers, the products often got dumped and she used to get her salary late. Now things have changed. She now gives training to new employees. She feels that Manushi helped her to become an independent woman and also helped to raise the living standard of her family.
GANGA MAHARJAN Ganga Maharjan has been working at Manushi for last 12 years. She lives in a joint family with her husband and 19-years old son. Before joining Manushi she had some sewing skills. Later, she joined Manushi as a trainee and further developed her skills. Ganga now works at Manushi in the sewing department. She remembers those days when she was hesitate to talk with strangers, but now she has enough confident to talk with diverse and large group of people. She says she did the great work joining Manushi. Manushi helped her to uplift her economic condition and capacity that would be useful for her lifetime. Now she is no longer financially dependent on her family.
Catalogue MANUSHI 13 TIE! DIE
Bed-Room
Tie Dye Cotton Bed Cover w/2 Pillow Cover Code No: TD 731543-1 Size: L. 250 x W. 220 cm
Tie Dye Cotton Bed Cover w/2 Pillow Cover Code No: TD 731411-1 Size: L. 250 x W. 220 cm
14 MANUSHI Catalogue Tie Dye Cotton Duvet Cover w/2 Pillow Cover Code No: TD 731413-1 Size: L. 200 x W. 200 cm
Tie Dye Cotton Bed Cover w/2 Pillow Cover Code No: TD 731412-1 Size: L. 250 x W. 220 cm
Catalogue MANUSHI 15 TIE! DIE
16 MANUSHI Catalogue Cushion
Cotton Tie Dye Cushion Cover Code No: TD 73909-1 Size: 40 x 40 cm
Cotton Tie Dye Cushion Cover Cotton Cushion Cover with Felt Code No: TD 73910-1 Flower Size: 40 x 40 cm Code No: TD 73911-1 Size: 40 x 40 cm
Cotton Tie Dye Cushion Cover Cotton Tie Dye Cushion Cover Code No: TD 73916-1 Code No: TD 73913-1 Size: 40 x 40 cm Size: 40 x 40 cm
Catalogue MANUSHI 17 TIE! DIE
Cotton Tie Dye Cushion Cover Cotton Cushion Cover Coode No: TD 73914-1 Code No: TD 73915-1 Size: 40 x 40 cm Size: 40 x 40 cm
Cotton Cushion Cover with Felt Flower Cotton Tie Dye Cushion Cover Code No: TD 73912-1 Code No: TD 73918-1 Size: 40 x 40 cm Size: 40 x 40 cm
Cotton Tie Dye Cushion Cover Cotton Cushion Cover Code No: TD 73917-1 Code No: GP 73908-1 Size: 40x 40 cm Size: 40 x 40 cm
18 MANUSHI Catalogue Dining & Kitchen Wares
Cotton Table Runner, Napkin & Tea Mat Tie Dye Cotton Table Mat Tie Dye Cotton Table Mat Code No: TD 731408-1 Code No: TD 731404-1 Code No: TD 731405-1 Size: R. 100x38, N. 35x35 &T. 10x10cm Size: L. 50 x W. 30 cm Size: L. 50 x W. 30 cm
Cotton Patchwork Apron & Pot holder Tie Dye Cotton Table Mat Tie Dye Cotton Table Mat Code No: TD 731409-1 Code No: TD 731407-1 Code No: TD 731406-1 Size: Free size Size: L. 50 x W. 30 cm Size: L. 50 x W. 30 cm
Catalogue MANUSHI 19 TIE! DIE
Clothing
Cotton Tie Dye Dress Cotton Tie Dye Scarf Code No: TD 73981-1 Code No: TD 73982-1 Size: Fee size Size: L 180 x W. 46 cm
Cotton Tie Dye Dress Cotton Tie Dye Scarf Cotton Tie Dye Dress Code No: TD 73985-1 Code No: TD 73986-1 Code No: TD 73987-1 Size: Fee size Size:L. 180 x W. 60 cm Size: Fee size
20 MANUSHI Catalogue Cotton Tie Dye Dress Cotton Tie Dye Dress Code No: TD 73983-1 Code No: TD 73984-1 Size: Fee size Size: Fee size
Cotton Tie Dye Dress Cotton Tie Dye Dress Code No: TD 73988-1 Code No: TD 73989-1 Size: Fee size Size: Fee size
Catalogue MANUSHI 21 TIE! DIE
Stole
Tie Dye Bamboo Stole Tie Dye Bamboo Stole Code No: TD 73973-1 Code No: TD 73974-1 Size L. 150 x W. 60 cm Size L. 150 x W. 60 cm
Tie Dye Bamboo Stole Tie Dye Bamboo Stole Tie Dye Bamboo Stole Code No: TD 73975-1 Code No: TD 73976-1 Code No: TD 73977-1 Size L. 150 x W. 60 cm Size L. 150 x W. 60 cm Size L. 150 x W. 60 cm
Tie Dye Bamboo Stole Tie Dye Bamboo Stole Tie Dye Bamboo Stole Code No: TD 73978-1 Code No: TD 73979-1 Code No: TD 73980-1 Size L. 150 x W. 60 cm Size L. 150 x W. 60 cm Size L. 150 x W. 60 cm
22 MANUSHI Catalogue Bags & Accessories
Tie Dye Cotton Bag Tie Dye Cotton Bag Code No: TD 731544-1 Code No: TD 731545-1 Size: H. 32 x L. 50 x Handle 21 cm Size: H. 38 x L. 35 x Handle 60 cm
Tie Dye Cotton Pencil Bag Tie Dye Cotton Bag Tie Dye Cotton Bag Code No: TD 731546-1 Code No: TD 731547-1 Code No: TD 731548-1 Size: L. 25 cm Size: H. 16 x W. 12 Size: H. 25 x W. 35 x Handle 105 cm
Tie Dye Cotton Bag Tie Dye Cotton Bag Tie Dye Cotton Bag Code No: TD 731549-1 Code No: TD 731550-1 Code No: TD 731551-1 Size: H. 14 x W 15 cm Size: H. 16 x W. 19 cm Size: H. 37 x W. 35 x Handle 75 cm
Catalogue MANUSHI 23 TIE! DIE
Tie Dye Cotton Tablet Case Tie Dye Cotton Tablet Case Tie Dye Cotton Tablet Case Code No: TD 731676-1 Code No: TD 731320-1 Code No: TD 731321-1 Size: L. 25 x W. 22 cm Size: L. 25 x W. 22 cm Size: L. 25 x W. 22 cm
Tie Dye Cotton Tablet Case Tie Dye Cotton Tablet Case Tie Dye Cotton Tablet Case Code No: TD 731318-1 Code No: TD 731319-1 Code No: TD 731333-1 Size: L. 25 x W. 22 cm Size: L. 25 x W. 22 cm Size: L. 25 x W. 22 cm
Tie Dye Cotton Tablet Case Tie Dye Cotton Tablet Case Tie Dye Cotton Tablet Case Code No: TD 731322-1 Code No: TD 731323-1 Code No: TD 731434-1 Size: L. 25 x W. 22 cm Size: L. 25 x W. 22 cm Size: L. 25 x W. 22 cm
24 MANUSHI Catalogue Tie Dye Cotton Laptop Case Tie Dye Cotton Laptop Case Tie Dye Cotton Laptop Case Code No: TD 731324-1 Code No: TD 731325-1 Code No: TD 731326-1 Size: W. 40 x H. 30cm Size: W. 40 x H. 30cm Size: W. 40 x H. 30cm
Tie Dye Cotton Laptop Case Tie Dye Cotton Laptop Case Tie Dye Cotton Laptop Case Code No: TD 731327-1 Code No: TD 731328-1 Code No: TD 731435-1 Size: W. 40 x H. 30cm Size: W. 40 x H. 30cm Size: W. 40 x H. 30cm
Tie Dye Cotton Optical Case Tie Dye Cotton Optical Case Tie Dye Cotton Optical Case Code No: TD 731312-1 Code No: TD 731317-1 Code No: TD 731313-1 Size: L. 18.5 x W. 8 cm Size: L. 18.5 x W. 8 cm Size: L. 18.5 x W. 8 cm
Catalogue MANUSHI 25 TIE! DIE T-Shirt
Cotton Tie Dye T-shirt Cotton Tie Dye T-shirt Code No: TD 731437-1 Code No: TD 731436-1 Size: L Size: L
Cotton Tie Dye T-shirt Cotton Tie Dye T-shirt Code No: TD 731440-1 Code No: TD 731441-1 Size: L Size: L
26 MANUSHI Catalogue Cotton Tie Dye T-shirt Cotton Tie Dye T-shirt Code No: TD 731438-1 Code No: TD 731439-1 Size: L Size: L
Cotton Tie Dye T-shirt Cotton Tie Dye T-shirt Code No: TD 731442-1 Code No: TD 731443-1 Size: L Size: L
Catalogue MANUSHI 27 TIE! DIE Screen Print T-Shirt
Cotton Screen Print T-shirt Cotton Screen Print T-shirt Code No: TD 731444-1 Code No: TD 731445-1 Size: L Size: L
Cotton Screen Print T-shirt Cotton Screen Print T-shirt Code No: TD 731448-1 Code No: TD 731449-1 Size: L Size: L
28 MANUSHI Catalogue Cutton Screen Print T-shirt Cotton Screen Print T-shirt Code No: TD 731446-1 Code No: TD 731447-1 Size: L Size: L
Cotton Screen Print T-shirt Cotton Screen Print T-shirt Code No: TD 731450-1 Code No: TD 731451-1 Size: L Size: L
Catalogue MANUSHI 29 30 MANUSHI Catalogue Natural Fiber Natural !bers are longer and thinner substances produced with the help of plants and animals that can be twisted and turned into !laments, thread, or rope. "e most common plant !bers are cotton, hemp, jute, bamboo and #ax with the sources for !ber including leaves, stems, seed hairs and husk !bers. Similarly, the most common animal !bers are silk, wool and sinew. Bundles of years back, natural !ber as treads were used as household materials but now, the value of natural !ber has extended beyond just materials to make clothes, shawls, baskets and other decorative items. Most of the Natural Fibers contains high suppleness, resistance and tensile strength so, these !bers are durable and sturdy. Natural !ber is used to make our clothes so$ and strong also used to decorate our living spaces. "e indigenous people comprised of -Magar, Tamang, Newar, Chettri, Brahmin, etc inhabiting the di%erent parts of Nepal, practice some traditional technology of weaving handloom by utilizing natural !bers as raw materials
Catalogue MANUSHI 31 DIVYATARA TULADHAR Dibya Tara Tuladhar, the Vice Chairperson of Manushi is a determined social entrepreneur; who seeks to empower women and strengthen their capacity. She has been associated with Manushi for more than 17 years. She has been actively engaged in the extraction of natural fiber from nettle, hemp and banana. She is a pioneer in the field of banana fiber. Before her initiation, banana’s thumb was a waste material but now it is a raw material which can be used to make stunning dresses, shawls, bags and decorative items. She has currently employed 21 staffs under the project in Nawalparasi district. The women are trained in banana fiber project. The products which are developed from the fiber are apparels and bags. They are eco- friendly, fashionable and durable. These products are targeted to export in the international markets, but it was not easy to reach international market. She went through numbers of hurdles now with the help of Manushi her products are being able to reach to international market.
HARI GOPAL CHYASE Hari Gopal Chyase, the producer of Manushi was born in an entrepreneur family. His forefathers had also been involved in the cottage industry for many years. He decided to step in and take this family business forward. He is a good textile designer and trainer. He is providing training on what he had learnt to others in different places of Nepal. He has expanded his family micro enterprise to the new level by promoting organic material in Nepal. During his lifetime in micro enterprise development, he had faced many problems. The main problem was lack of market space, which led him to associate with Manushi. With the help of Manushi, he is now able to produce variety of unique products as demand by international market.
32 MANUSHI Catalogue Catalogue MANUSHI 33 NATURAL FIBER
Purses & Cotton w/Banana Fiber Long Purse Cotton w/Banana Fiber Long Purse Code No: AH 73925-1 Code No: AH 73926-1 Bags Size: L. 22 x W. 10 cm Size: L. 22 x W. 10 cm
Cotton w/Banana Fiber Long Purse Cotton w/Banana Fiber Long Purse Cotton w/Banana Fiber Long Purse Code No: AH 73927-1 Code No: AH 73930-1 Code No: AH 73924-1 Size: L. 22 x W. 10 cm Size: L. 22 w. 10 cm Size: L. 22 x W. 10 cm
Cotton w/Banana Fiber Long Purse Cotton w/Banana Fiber Purse Cotton + Banana Fiber Mix Code No: AH 731003-1 Code No: AH 731004-1 Material Bagpack Size: L. 22 w. 10 cm Size: L. 11 x w. 11 cm Code No: AH 73993-1 Size: L. 28 x W. 12 x H. 40 cm
Cotton + Banana Fiber Material Bag Cotton + Banana Fiber Material Bag Hemp + Cotton Mix Material Bagpack Code No: AH 731005-1 Code No: AH 731006-1 Code No: TD 73991-1 Size: L. 28 x W. 32 x Handle 68 cm Size: L. 28 x W. 32 x Handle 68 cm Size: L. 28 x W. 12 x H. 40 cm
34 MANUSHI Catalogue Cotton + Banana Fiber Mix Hemp + Cotton Mix Material Cotton + Banana Fiber Mix Material Bagpack Bagpack Material Bagpack Code No: AH 731001-1 Code No: AH 731002-1 Code No: AH 73992-1 Size: L. 28 x W. 12 x H. 40 cm Size: L. 28 x W. 12 x H. 40 cm Size: L. 28 x W. 12 x H. 40 cm
Hemp + Cotton Mix Material otton + Banana Fiber Mix Hemp + Cotton Mix Material Bagpack Material Bagpack Bagpack Code No: TD 73994-1 Code No: AH 73995-1 Code No: TD 73996-1 Size: L. 28 x W. 12 x H. 40 cm Size: L. 28 x W. 12 x H. 40 cm Size: L. 28 x W. 12 x H. 40 cm
Hemp + Cotton Mix Material Hemp + Cotton Mix Material Cotton + Banana Fiber Mix Bagpack Bagpack Material Bagpack Code No: TD 73997-1 Code No: TD 73998-1 Code No: AH 73999-1 Size: L. 28 x W. 12 x H. 40 cm Size: L. 28 x W. 12 x H. 40 cm Size: L. 28 x W. 12 x H. 40 cm
Catalogue MANUSHI 35 NATURAL FIBER
Banana Accessories Cotton w/Banana Fiber Tissue Cotton w/Banana Fiber Pen Paper Box Holder Code No: AH 73920-1 Code No: AH 73921-1 Size: L. 22.5 x W. 12 x H. 8 cm Size: H. 13.5 x Dim 11cm
Cotton with Banana Fiber Cotton w/Banana Fiber Place Jewelary box Mat (6in 1 set) Code No: AH 73919-1 Code No: AH 73923-1 Size: L. 20 x W. 15.5 x H. 10 cm Size: L. 46 x W. 31 cm
Cotton w/ Banana Fiber Tissue Banana Fiber Outer Paper Box Code No: AH 731062-1 Code No: BS 731056-1 Code No: AH 73922-1 Size:L. 220 x W. 15 cm Size: Free size Size: L. 12 x W. 12.5 x H. 12.5 cm
36 MANUSHI Catalogue Code No: AH 731063-1 Code No: AS 731057-1 Code No: AH 731060-1 Size: W. 20 x Round 210 cm Size: W. 17 x L. 70 cm Size:W. 20 x Round 210 cm
Code No: AS 731058-1 Code No: AS 731059-1 Code No: BS 731064-1 Size: W. 17 x L. 70 cm Size:W. 17 x L. 70 cm Size: L 140 x W. 36 cm
Banana Fiber Wrislet Banana Fiber Wrislet Banana Fiber Wrislet Code No: AS 731065-1 Code No: AS 731066-1 Code No: AS 731067-1 Size: L. 17 x W. 7.5 cm Size: L. 17 x W. 10 cm Size: L. 17 x W. 10 cm
Catalogue MANUSHI 37 NATURAL FIBER
Allo Stole & Hammock
Allo Knitting Stole Allo Knitting Stole Code No: AH 731452-1 Code No: AH 731453-1 Size: L. 180 x W. 70 cm Size: L. 170 x W. 60 cm
Allo Knitting Stole Allo Knitting Stole Allo Knittin Stole Code No: AH 731454-1 Code No: AH 731455-1 Code No: AH 731456-1 Size: L. 180 x W. 50 cm Size: L. 160 x W. 70 cm Size: L. 190x W. 60 cm
Allo Hammock Code No: GP 731723-1 Size: L. 250* W 100cm
38 MANUSHI Catalogue Corn Husk
Corn Husk Doll Set Corn Husk Doll Set Code No: SC 731051-1 Code No: SC 731052-1 Size: H. 17 cm Size:H. 17 cm
Corn Husk Doll Set Corn Husk Doll Set Corn Husk Doll Set Code No: SC 731053-1 Code No: SC 731054-1 Code No: SC 731055-1 Size: H. 17 cm Size: H. 17 cm Size:H. 17 cm
Corn Husk Doll Set TCorn Husk Doll Set Corn Husk Doll Set Code No: SC 731050-1 Code No: SC 731460-1 Code No: SC 731461-1 Size: H. 9.5 cm Size: H. 15 x W. 16 cm Size: H. 12 x W. 8 cm
Catalogue MANUSHI 39 NATURAL FIBER
Accessories
Corn Husk Decorative Hanging Corn Husk Decorative Hanging Code No: SC 731511-1 Code No: SC 731553-1
Corn Husk Decorative Hanging Corn Husk Decorative Hanging Code No: SC 731512-1 Code No: SC 731513-1
Corn Husk Key Ring Corn Husk Key Ring Corn Husk Flower Code No: SC 731556-1 Code No: SC 731554-1 Code No: SC 731557-1 Size: L. 70 cm
40 MANUSHI Catalogue Catalogue MANUSHI 41 42 MANUSHI Catalogue Weaving
Nepalese weaving is rich in terms of art and culture. Weaving is all about two distinct sets of yarns or threads interlacing at right angle to form a fabric or cloth. Weaving can be done either through hand or machine. Hand woven are a fabric item woven by hand. Various products with diverse patterns can be created through weaving such as coats, mu&ers, mats, carpets, belt, kitchen accessories, bags etc. Beyond its creativity, tightly woven woolen fabric are comfortable, warm and cozy in winter whereas loosely woven and !ne threads clothes are cool, breathable and stylish for summer. In Nepal, hand woven is a traditional skill passed down through generations.
Catalogue MANUSHI 43 44 MANUSHI Catalogue GAURA GIRI Gaura Giri is a weaving producer of Manushi. He had spent his childhood in Balmandir, Kathmandu. He is a hardworking producer, has developed his own small scale enterprise. He had faced many difficulties at the beginning. Although his products were marvellous, he was not able to reach in the main stream of market. Manushi helped him to form a bridge between the market and his product. His life changed after he came in contact with Manushi. Now, the relationship between Manushi and his work has a decent identity in the market. He has been working with Manushi since last eighteen years. Gaura’s enterprise makes hand- woven clothes such as table clothes, room décor items, clothes for interior of cars, gloves, belts, blankets, scarfs etc. He uses diverse raw materials such as cotton, flax, silk, wool, rayon, nylon, allo, jute etc.
Catalogue MANUSHI 45 WEAVING
Clothing
Cotton Long Coat Cotton Long Coat Code No: TD 731235-1 Code No: TD 731236-1 Size: Free Size Size: Free Size
Cotton Coat Linen Long Dress Cotton Long Coat Code No: TD 731240-1 Code No: TD 731241-1 Code No: TD 731242-1 Size: Free Size Size: Free Size Size: Free Size
46 MANUSHI Catalogue Cotton Coat Cotton Long Coat Cotton Long Coat Code No: TD 731237-1 Code No: TD 731238-1 Code No: TD 731239-1 Size: Free Size Size: Free Size Size: Free Size
Cotton Coat Cotton Long Coat Cotton Long Coat Code No: TD 731243-1 Code No: TD 731244-1 Code No: TD 731245-1 Size: Free Size Size: Free Size Size: Free Size
Catalogue MANUSHI 47 WEAVING
Mufflers
Viscouse Scarf Code No: GP 731246-1 Code No: GP 731253-1 Size: L. 160 x W. 30 cm Size: L. 170 x W. 43 cm
Viscouse Scarf Viscouse Scarf Code No: GP 731250-1 Code No: GP 731251-1 Code No: AH 731265-1 Size: L. 160 x W. 30 cm Size: L. 160 x W. 30 cm Size:W. 20 x Round 210 cm
48 MANUSHI Catalogue Viscouse Scarf Viscouse Scarf Viscouse Scarf Code No: GP 731247-1 Code No: GP 731248-1 Code No: GP 731249-1 Size: L. 160 x W. 30 cm Size: L. 160 x W. 30 cm Size: L. 160 x W. 30 cm
Jacquard Stole Code No: BJ 731259-1 Code No: GP 731252-1 Code No: GP 731254-1 Size: L. 180 x W. 45 cm Size: L. 150 x W. 15 cm Size: L. 150 x W. 15 cm
Catalogue MANUSHI 49 Jacquard Stole Raw Silk Stole Jacquard Stole Code No: BJ 731263-1 Code No: BJ 731255-1 Code No: BJ 731260-1 Size: L. 180 x W. 45 cm Size: L. 180 x W. 45 cm Size: L. 180 x W. 45cm
Jacquard Stole Raw Silk Stole Raw Silk Stole Code No: BJ 731258-1 Code No: BJ 731256-1 Code No: BJ 731257-1 Size: L. 180 x W. 45 cm Size: L. 180 x W. 48 cm Size: L. 200 x W. 70 cm
50 MANUSHI Catalogue WEAVING
Recycle Silk Bag
Recycled Silk w/Hemp Mix Bag Silk w/Cotton Mix Bag Code No: GP 731462-1 Code No: GP 731463-1 Size: W. 30 x H. 37 cm Size: W. 26 x L. 36 cm x Handle 70 cm
Recycled Silk w/Cotton Mix Bag Recycled Silk w/Cotton Mix Purse Recycled Silk w/Cotton Mix Purse Code No: GP 731464-1 Code No: GP 731471-1 Code No: GP 731472-1 Size: W. 32 x L. 30 cm x Handle 53 cm Sizel: L. 18 x W. 13 cm Size: L. 32 x H. 18 cm
Recycled Silk w/Cotton Mix Bag Recycled Silk w/Cotton Mix Bag Recycled Silk w/Hemp Mix Bag Code No: GP 731465-1 Code No: GP 731466-1 Code No: GP 731467-1 Size: H. 30x W. 40 cm Size: H. 30 x W. 35 x Handle 115 cm Size: H. 30 x W. 30x x Handle 60 cm
Recycled Silk w/Hemp Mix PP Bag Recycled silk Passport Bag Recycled Silk w/Cotton Mix Bag Code No: GP 731469-1 Code No: GP 731470-1 Code No: GP 731468-1 Size: H. 15 x W. 15 cm x Handle 115 cm Size: H. 12 x W. 15 cm x Handle 110 cm Size: H. 35 x W. 35 x Handle 55 cm
Catalogue MANUSHI 51 WEAVING Mat
Felt Round Mat Felt Round Mat Code No: FS 731483-1 Code No: SH 731484-1 Size: 40 x 40 cm Size: 40 x 40 cm
Nunu Felt Mat Woolen Mat Code No: SH 731485-1 Code No: GP 731486-1 Size: L. 160 x W. 93 cm Size: L. 186 x W. 65 cm
Woolen Mat Woolen Mat Code No: GP 731488-1 Code No: GP 731487-1 Size: L. 120 x W. 60 cm Size: L. 180 x W. 65 cm
52 MANUSHI Catalogue Catalogue MANUSHI 53 54 MANUSHI Catalogue Metal In Nepal history of metal cra! dates back to the medieval period as a metal crest was found in the Changunarayan temple which is believed to be oldest temple in Nepal. Nepal has a renowned name in the line of metal cra!s with products like: metal statues, jewelries, singing bowls and other decorative items. "e process of manufacturing of metal cra!s start from casting, carving to polishing by di#erent methods according to the type of product. Same method of production is used in singing bowls as well. Singing bowl is a type of bell which rather than hanging inverted or attached to a handle, sits with the bottom surface resting, and the rim vibrates to produce sound. Singing bowls are also known as rim gongs which are widely used for relaxation, melody, meditation and decorative purposes. Metal cra! has garnished the reputation of Nepal in the international market.
Catalogue MANUSHI 55 PRABIN SHAKYA Prabin Shakya is a metal craft producer of Manushi. He produces singing bowl. Singing bowls are the flat bells of Tibetan origin. Some of the difficulties he has been facing – are the scarcity of raw materials and the fluctuation of prices, which has made it challenging to quote the prices of final products. The company and Manushi formed a link when Manushi officials contacted him. And the relationship flourished and the company immensely profited with increased orders. Mr. Shakya is delighted that Manushi has helped to maintain labor respect and supported to increase the economic condition of the workers. He is proud to work with Manushi, which is a fair trade organization working to promote/maintain fair trade principles. With introduction of more modern technologies and inherited skills, metal craft business can prosper in coming days.
56 MANUSHI Catalogue Catalogue MANUSHI 57 METAL
Singing Bowl
Hammer Singing Bowl with Carving Hammer Singing Bowl with Carving Code No: BJ 731187-1 Code No: BJ 731188-1 Size: Dim 40 x H. 20 cm Size: Dim 24 x H. 13 cm
Hammer Singing Bowl with Carving Hammer Singing Bowl with Carving Hammer Singing Bowl with Carving Code No: BJ 731189-1 Code No: BJ 731186-1 Code No: BJ 731191-1 Size: Dim 26.5 x H. 13 cm Size: Dim 19 x H. 10 cm Size: Dim 22 x H. 12 cm
Hammer Singing Bowl with Carving Hammer Singing Bowl with Carving Hammer Singing Bowl with Carving Code No: BJ 731192-1 Code No: BJ 731193-1 Code No: BJ 731194-1 Size: Dim 25.5 x H. 12 cm Size: Dim 27 x H. 12.5 cm Size: Dim 22 x H. 10 cm
58 MANUSHI Catalogue Dye Cast Singing Bowl Brass Tinchu Code No: BJ 731199-1 Code No: BJ 731206-1 Size: Dim 8.5 x H. 3 cm Size: Dim 6.5 cm
Dye Cast Singing Bowl Brass Tinchu Code No: BJ 731200-1 Code No: BJ 731206-1 Size: Dim 8.5 x H. 3 cm Size: Dim 6.5 cm
Dye Cast Singing Bowl Brass Tinchu Code No: BJ 731201-1 Code No: BJ 731207-1 Size: Dim 8.5 x H. 3 cm Size: Dim 6 cm
Catalogue MANUSHI 59 METAL
Hammer Singing Bowl with Carving Dye Cast Singing Bowl Code No: BJ 731195-1 Code No: BJ 731196-1 Size: Dim 79 x H. 9 cm Size: Dim 8.5 x H. 3 cm
Dye Cast Singing Bowl Gulpa Dye Cast Singing Bowl Code No: BJ 731473-1 Code No: BJ 731197-1 Size: Dim 14 x H. 6 cm Size: Dim 8.5 x H. 3 cm
Dye Cast Singing Bowl Dye Cast Singing Bowl Code No: BJ 731474-1 Code No: BJ 731198-1 Size: Dim 8.5 x H. 3 cm Size: Dim 8.5 x H. 3 cm
60 MANUSHI Catalogue Brass Tinchu Dye Cast Singing Bowl Siny Code No: BJ 731208-1 Code No: BJ 731203-1 Size: Dim 7 cm Size: Dim 19.5 x H. 7.5 cm
Singing Bowl Stick Dye Cast Singing Bowl 7 in 1 set Code No: BJ 731205-1 Code No: BJ 731204-1 Size: Total L. 34 , 29 & 23.5 cm Size: Dim 12.5 x H. 5.5 cm
Dye Cast Singing Bowl Code No: BJ 731202-1 Size: Dim 8.5 x H. 3 cm
Catalogue MANUSHI 61 METAL
Metal Rituals & Prayers Brass Tea Pot with Stone Brass Tea Pot with Stone Code No: BJ 731169-1 Code No: BJ 731170-1 Size: Total L.21.5 cm Size: Total L. 21.5 cm
Brass Tea Pot with Stone Siver Tea Pot with Stone Brass Candal Stand Code No: BJ 731171-1 Code No: QP 731168-1 Code No: AH 731172-1 Size: Total L. 14 cm Size: Total H. 18.5 cm Size: H. 15 cm
Brass Carving Flower Vast Brass Carving Flower Vast Cupper Carving Flower Vast Code No: BJ 731174-1 Code No: BJ 731175-1 Code No: BJ 731176-1 Size: 26 x H. 7.5 cm Size: D. 23 x H. 5 cm Size: D. 26 x H. 7.5 cm
62 MANUSHI Catalogue Om Mane Pame Prayer Wheel Om Mane Pame Prayer Wheel Brass Bell Code No: BJ 731177-1 Code No: BJ 731178-1 Code No: BJ 731182-1 Size: Total H. 16.5 cm Size: Total H. 19 cm Size: Total H. 16.5 cm
Brass Bell Brass Dewa Om Mane Pame Prayer Wheel Code No: BJ 731183-1 Code No: 731184-1 Code No: BJ 731179-1 Size: Total H. 18.5 cm Size: Total H. 13 cm Size: Total H. 12 x W. 13 cm
Brass Tinchu Om Mane Pame Prayer Wheel Om Mane Pame Prayer Wheel Code No: 731185-1 Code No: BJ 731180-1 Code No: BJ 731181-1 Size: Dim 9 cm Size: Total H. 30.5 cm Size: Total H. 22 cm
Catalogue MANUSHI 63 METAL Metal Decorative & Filgire White Metal Elephant Decoration Code No: QP 731475-1 Size: Total H. 5 x Total W.8 cm
White Metal Dragon Decoration Code No: QP 731476-1 Size: Total L. 23 cm
White Metal Lion Decoration White Metal Filgire Hanging White Metal Filgire Hanging Code No: QP 731173-1 Code No: NC 731620-1 Code No: NC 731621-1 Size: Total H. 17 x W. 14 cm Size: 7 cm Size: L. 10 cm
64 MANUSHI Catalogue White Metal Filgire Hanging White Metal Filgire Hanging White Metal Filgire Hanging Code No:NC 731622-1 Code No: NC 731623-1 Code No: NC 731624-1 Size: Dim. 4 cm Size: L. 12 cm Size: H. 7 cm
White Metal Filgire Hanging White Metal Filgire Hanging Code No: NC 731625-1 and NC 731626-1 Code No: NC 731627-1 Size: L. 10 cm Size: L. 10 cm
White Metal Filgire Hanging White Metal Filgire Hanging White Metal Filgire Hanging Code No: NC 731628-1 Code No: NC 731629-1 Code No: NC 731630-1 Size: L. 8 cm Size: H. 7 cm Size: H. 8 cm
Catalogue MANUSHI 65 66 MANUSHI Catalogue Pashmina & Wool Pashmina is a type of $ne Cashmere wool. It is the trendiest and most popular type of fabric in modern era and a royal luxury during the medieval times. Pashmina is extracted from the Cashmere wool which is very thin up to 15 microns. With products like shawls, ponchos, scarves, sweaters, blankets, caps and others Pashmina has le! its royal mark symbolizing warmth and beauty. Pashmina is renowned by its quality of being so!er and luxurious with every wash. Preferred to be dry cleaned and if handled with care products of Pashmina are very durable. Pashmina shawls from Nepal are pursued as the best in quality because it can adapt the extreme cold climate. Coats and Shawals are light $ber but provide an utmost warmth. Pashmina is one of the major exports from Nepal which has helped to sustain many Himalayan livelihoods.
Catalogue MANUSHI 67 68 MANUSHI Catalogue MAHESH SHRESTHA !KAYASTHA" Mahesh Shrestha (Kayastha) has an interesting story of how he started as a pashmina producer. Mahesh Shrestha had no intention of starting this business as his family had chosen the profession of repairing cars. The combination of his mechanical knowledge and the influence of his friends’ who were in the pashmina business led to the establishment of pashmina production. Some of the difficulties that the company currently faces are the lack of skilled manpower, in this field and the lack of proper market during the off seasons. Manushi and Mahesh Shrestha relationship started when his friend introduces him with members of Manushi and his friend also suggested the benefits of a relationship with Manushi. From that time onwards the relationship between these Manushi and Mr.Shrestha has flourished. Mr. Shrestha shares how delighted he is working with Manushi as it has helped him to get orders even during the off seasons. He is also grateful for how Manushi has inducted its producers in Fair Trade Group Nepal, and declared ten fair trade principles which have helped preserve labor satisfaction and encouraged a prudent way of doing business. Furthermore, Mr. Shrestha feels that the trainings and skill development workshops that Manushi provides to its producer companies which have also helped in his enterprise development.
Catalogue MANUSHI 69 PASHMINAS & WOOL
Pashmina Wear
Pashmina Square Panchu Pashmina Sweater Code No: BS 731213-1 Code No: BS 731214-1 Size: Free Size Size: Free Size
Pashmina Sweater Pashmina Sweater Pashmina Sweater Code No: BS 731218-1 Code No: BS 731219-1 Code No: BS 731220-1 Size: Free Size Size: Free Size Size: Free Size
70 MANUSHI Catalogue Pashmina Sweater Pashmina Half Sweater Pashmina Sweater Code No: BS 731215-1 Code No: BS 731216-1 Code No: BS 731217-1 Size: Free Size Size: Free Size Size: Free Size
Pashmina Long Sweater Pashmina Panchu Pashmina Panchu Code No: BS 731223-1 Code No: BJ 731221-1 Code No: BJ 731222-1 Size: Free Size Size: Free Size Size: Free Size
Catalogue MANUSHI 71 PASHMINAS & WOOL
Muffler & Stole
Pashmina Stole Code No: BS 731224-1 Code No: DS 731225-1 Size: L. 172 x W. 28 cm Size: L. 180 x W. 50 cm
Pashmina Stole Pashmina Stole Pashmina Stole Code No: BJ 731229-1 Code No: BJ 731230-1 Code No: BJ 731231-1 Size: L. 200 x W. 66 cm Size: L. 200 x W. 66 cm Size: L. 200 x W. 66cm
72 MANUSHI Catalogue Pashmina Stole Pashmina Stole Pashmina Stole Code No: BJ 731226-1 Code No: BJ 731227-1 Code No: BJ 731228-1 Size: L. 200 x W. 70 cm Size: L. 200 x W. 70 cm Size:L. 200 x W. 70 cm
Pashmina Stole Pashmina Stole Pashmina Stole Code No: BJ 731232-1 Code No: BJ 731233-1 Code No: BJ 731234-1 Size:L. 200 x W. 66 cm Size: L. 200 x W. 70 cm Size: L. 200 x W. 70 cm
Catalogue MANUSHI 73 Pashmina Shawl
Pashmina Shawl Pashmina Shawl Pashmina Shawl Code No: BJ 731677-1 Code No: BJ 731678-1 Code No: BJ 731070-1 Size:L. 210 x W. 72 cm Size:L. 210 x W. 72 cm Size:L. 210 x W. 72 cm
Pashmina Shawl Pashmina Shawl Pashmina Shawl Code No: BJ 731679 Code No: BJ 731680-1 Code No: BJ 731072-1 Size:L. 210 x W. 72 cm Size:L. 210 x W. 72 cm Size:L. 210 x W. 72 cm
74 MANUSHI Catalogue Clothing
Pashmina Sweater Code No: BS 731559-1 Size: Free size
Pashmina Sweater Pashmina Sweater Code No: BS 731560-1 Code No: BS 731561-1 Size: Free size Size: Free size
Pashmina Panchu Woolen Sweater Code No: BS 731562-1 Code No: TD 731563-1 Size: Free size Size: Free size
Catalogue MANUSHI 75 PASHMINAS & WOOL
Accessories
Pashmina Gloves Pashmina Gloves Code No: BS 731494-1 Code No: BS 731495-1 Size: Total H. 35 cm Size: Total H. 35 cm
Pashmina Hat Pashmina Hat Pashmina Hat Code No: BS 731491-1 Code No: BS 731492-1 Code No: BS 731493-1 Size: W. 20 x H. 21 cm Size: W. 19 x H. 20.5 cm Size: W. 22 x H. 23 cm
Pashmina Hat Pashmina Hat Pashmina Hat Code No: BS 731489-1 Code No: BS 731490-1 Code No: BJ 731564-1 Size: W. 23 x H. 23 cm Size: W. 19 x H. 19.5 cm Size: W. 19 x H. 23 cm
76 MANUSHI Catalogue PASHMINAS & WOOL
Catalogue MANUSHI 77 PASHMINAS & WOOL
Blanket
Woolen Blanket Woolen Blanket Code No: BJ 73932-1 Code No: BJ 73936-1 Size; L. 256 x W. 114cm Size: L. 256 x W. 114 cm
Woolen Blanket Woolen Blanket Woolen Blanket Code No: BJ 73933-1 Code No: BJ 73934-1 Code No: BJ 73935-1 Size: L. 256 x W. 114 cm Size: L. 256 x W. 114 cm Size: L. 256 x W. 114 cm
78 MANUSHI Catalogue Dhaka
Cotton Dhaka Stole Cotton Dhaka Stole Code No: KH 731496-1 Code No: KH 731497-1 Size: L. 200 x W. 80 cm Size: L. 200 x W. 80 cm
Cotton Dhaka Stole Cotton Dhaka Stole Code No: KH 731498-1 Code No: KH 731499-1 Size: L. 150 x W. 26 cm Size: L. 170 x W. 80 cm
Cotton Dhaka Stole Cotton Dhaka Stole Code No: KH 731500-1 Code No: KH 731503-1 Size: L. 170 x W. 80 cm Size: L. 180 x W. 40 cm
Cotton Dhaka Stole Cotton Dhaka Stole Code No: KH 731501-1 Code No: KH 731502-1 Size: L. 180 x W. 40 cm Size: L. 180 x W. 40 cm
Catalogue MANUSHI 79 80 MANUSHI Catalogue Felt
Mostly popular in the European countries; for the embellishing objects it creates- ‘Felt’ is gaining its popularity here in Nepal too. Felt is a fabric made from wool that is matted, condensed, pressed and dyed to bright and beautiful colors. It is adored for its so! and fuzzy texture that does not wear out easily and is even eco-friendly. Felt can be mold and sewed to di"erent items. Various products can be made through felt such as small coin purse, large tote bag, mu#er, hat, shoes for children and for adult, ball-carpet, wall hanging decorative etc. $ese items are all made up of simple material but because they are hand- cra!ed it adds aesthetic value to these. Handicra! items play a crucial role in representing the culture and tradition of any country. Although the Felt handicra! was not pioneered in Nepal and despite the challenge of having to import the wool- it has been adopted as one of its own since more than a decade. Now, it is also gaining popularity amongst the youngsters because of its colorfulness and its uniqueness.
Catalogue MANUSHI 81 FRIEND HANDICRAFT: SHANTI SHRESTHA AND NIRJALA SHRESTHA Friend Handicraft, which produces felt products for Manushi, was established in 2002 by Shanti Shrestha and Nirjala Shrestha with the initiation of Manushi. Shanti Shrestha is a board member of Manushi. They said that, since childhood, they were interested in handicraft products, and thought of making a contribution in the handicraft sector in Nepal. Since last fourteen years Friend Handcraft has been involved into felt production but at the initial phase, felt was not their major production. They started hemp and allo production with a capital of NRs. 6000 in a tiny room at Ason Chowk in, Kathmandu. After a few months of establishment of the organization, they changed the product line to felt. Friend Handicraft is an associated organization of Manushi which produces felt samples as well as products for Manushi according to the demand of the market. The felt products are very interesting, artistic and appealing. Manushi and its customer i.e international market are very impressed with Friend Handicraft’s quality. More than 125 grass-root women are involved in the production. They have earned their livelihood from felt work. As a social enterprise, Friend Handicraft is supporting and encouraging uneducated women, empowering them socially and economically.
82 MANUSHI Catalogue Catalogue MANUSHI 83 FELT
Felt Bag
Felt Bagpack Felt Bagpack Code No: SM 73937-1 Code No: SM 73938-1 Size: W. 24 x H. 30 cm Size: W. 24 x H. 30 cm
Felt Bag Felt Bagpack Felt Bag Code No: FS 73940-1 Code No: SM 73939-1 Code No: SH 73941-1 Size: L. 24 W. 19 x Stripe L. 100 Size: W. 24 x H. 30 cm Size: L.28 x W. 9 x H. 24 Stripe cm L. 88 cm
Felt Bag Felt Bag Felt Bag Code No: SH 73942-1 Code No: FS 73943-1 Code No: SK 73944-1 Size: L.28 x W. 9 x H. 24 Stripe Size: L.26 x W. 8 x H. 24 Stripe Size: L. 24 x W.34 x Stripe L. L. 88 cm L. 78 cm 54cm
84 MANUSHI Catalogue Nunu Felt Bag Nunu Felt Purse Felt Purse with Embroidery Code No: SH 731092-1 Code No: SH 731093-1 Code No: SH 731089-1 Size: H. 20 x W. 25 cm Size: H.12 x W. 20 cm Size: H. 16 x W. 23 cm
Felt Purse with Embroidery Felt Purse Felt Purse with Embroidery Code No: SH 731091-1 Code No: FS 731094-1 Code No: SH 731090-1 Size: H. 12 x W. 21 cm Size:W. 20 x H. 10 cm Size: H. 16 x W. 23 cm
Felt Purse Felt Purse Felt Purse Code No: FS 731096-1 Code No: FS 731097-1 Code No: FS 731098-1 Size: H. 12 x W. 15 cm Size: H. 12 x W. 15 cm fSize: H. 12 x W. 15 cm
Catalogue MANUSHI 85 FELT
Small Coin Felt Purse Felt Purse Code No: FS 73946-1 Code No: FS 73947-1 Bag Size: W. 15 x H. 11.5 cm Size: W. 15 x H. 11.5 cm
Felt Purse Felt Purse Felt Purse Code No: FS 73948-1 Code No: FS 73958-1 Code No: FS 73959-1 Size: W. 15 x H. 11.5 cm Size: W. 21 x H. 10cm Size: W. 21 x H. 9cm
Felt Purse Felt Purse Felt Purse Code No: FS 73960-1 Code No: SK 73962-1 Code No: FS 73945-1 Size: W. 21 x H. 10cm Size: W. 16 x H. 14 cm Size: W. 15 x H. 11.5 cm
86 MANUSHI Catalogue Felt Small Coin Bag Felt Small Coin Bag Felt Small Coin Bag Code No: FS 731073-1 Code No: FS 731074-1 Code No: FS 731075-1 Size: Total H. 12 x Total W. 20 cm Size: Total H. 12 x Total W. 20 cm Size: Total H. 14 x Total W. 20 cm
Felt Small Coin Bag Felt Small Coin Bag Felt Small Coin Bag Code No: FS 731076-1 Code No: FS 731077-1 Code No: FS 731078-1 Size: Total H. 12 x Total W. 20 cm Size: Total H. 12 x Total W. 20 cm Size: Total H. 12 x Total W. 20 cm
Felt Small Bag Felt Small Bag Felt Small Bag Code No: FS 731079-1 Code No: FS 731080-1 Code No: FS 731081-1 Size: Total H. 27 x W. 20 cm Size: Total H. 21 x Total W. 22 cm Size: Total H. 25 x Total W. 25 cm
Catalogue MANUSHI 87 FELT
Pony Tail Felt Pony Tail Felt Pony Tail Code No: SH 731082-1 Code No: KB 731084-1
Felt Pony Tail with Beads Felt Pony Tail Felt Pony Tail with Beads Code No: KB 731085-1 Code No: KB 731086-1 Code No: SH 731083-1
Felt Pony Tail Felt Pony Tail Code No: SH 731565-1 Felt Pony Tail with Beads Code No: FS 731088-1 Code No: KB 731087-1
88 MANUSHI Catalogue Coaster
Felt Ball Tea Coaster Felt Ball Tea Coaster Code No: SH 731100-1 Code No: SH 731101-1 Size: Dim 10 cm Size: Dim 10 cm
Felt Ball Tea Coaster Felt Ball Tea Coaster Felt Ball Bowl Coaster Code No: SH 731102-1 Code No: SH 731099-1 Code No: SH 731103-1 Size: Dim 10 cm Size: Dim 10 cm Size: Dim 19 cm
Felt Ball Tea Coaster Felt Ball Tea Coaster Felt Ball Bowl Coaster Code No: SH 731504-1 Code No: SH 731505-1 Code No: SH 731506-1 Size: Dim 10 cm Size: Dim 10 cm Size: Dim 10 cm
Catalogue MANUSHI 89 FELT
Felt Mat Felt Round Mat Felt Round Mat Code No: KB 73964-1 Code No: KB 73965-1 Size: 40 x 40 cm Size: 40 x 40 cm
Felt Round Mat Felt Round Mat Felt Round Mat Code No: KB 73966-1 Code No: KB 73967-1 Code No: KB 73968-1 Size: 40 x 40 cm Size: 40 x 40 cm Size: 40 x 40 cm
Felt Round Mat Felt Round Mat Felt Round Mat Code No: KB 73969-1 Code No: KB 73970-1 Code No: KB 73971-1 Size: 40 x 40 cm Size: 40 x 40 cm Size: 40 x 40 cm
90 MANUSHI Catalogue FELT
Felt Mat Felt Mat Felt Mat Code No: FS 731113-1 Code No: FS 731114-1 Code No: FS 731566-1 Size:Total L. 97 x Total W. 49 cm Size:Total L. 92 x Total W. 53.5 cm Size: L. 110 x W. 53 cm
Catalogue MANUSHI 91 FELT
Pouf
Felt Flower Pouf Code No: FS 731726-1 Size: Flower Dim. 60 x H. 32 cm
Felt Flower Pouf Code No: FS 731108-1 Size: Flower Dim. 60 x H. 32 cm
Felt Flower Pouf Felt Flower Pouf Felt Pouf Code No: FS 731106-1 Code No: FS 731107-1 Code No: GN 731509-1 Size: Flower Dim. 55 x H. 32 cm Size: Flower Dim. 60 x H. 32 cm Size: Dim. 60 x H. 43 cm
92 MANUSHI Catalogue Accessories
Felt Dog Felt Unicorn Code No: BF 731109-1 Code No: FS 731111-1 Size: Total H. 23 x Total W. 30cm Size: Total H. 35 x Total W. 23cm
Felt Dog Felt Dog Felt Elephant Code No: BF 731108-1 Code No: BF 731110-1 Code No: FS 731112-1 Size: Total H. 23 x Total W. 30cm Size: Total H. 23 x Total W. 30cm Size: Total H. 17 x Total W. 32cm
Felt Hippo Felt Graff Felt Elephant Code No: SM 731539-1 Code No: FS 731540-1 Code No: SM 731541-1 Size: H. 8 x L. 13 cm Size: L. 11 x H. 22cm Size: L. 15 x H. 11cm
Catalogue MANUSHI 93 FELT Felt Hanging & Decoration
Felt Decorative Hanging Felt Decorative Hanging Felt Decorative Hanging Code No: GN 731667-1 Code No: GN 731668-1 Code No: GN 731669-1
Felt Decorative Hanging Felt Decorative Hanging Felt Decorative Hanging Code No: GN 731670-1 Code No: GN 731671-1 Code No: GN 731672-1
94 MANUSHI Catalogue Felt Decorative Hanging Felt Decorative Hanging Felt Decorative Hanging Code No: GN 731116-1 Code No: FS 731121-1 Code No: FS 731122-1 Size: Dim 4 cm Size: Dim 7 cm Size: Dim 7 cm
Felt Decorative Hanging Felt Decorative Hanging Felt Decorative Hanging Code No: FS 731123-1 Code No: GN 731117-1 Code No: GN 731118-1 Size: Dim 7 cm Size: Dim 4 cm Size: Dim 4 cm
Felt Decorative Hanging Felt Decorative Hanging Code No: GN 731119-1 Code No: GN 731120-1 Size: Dim 8 cm Size: Dim 8 cm Catalogue MANUSHI 95 FELT
Felt Decorative Hanging Felt Decorative Hanging Code No: FS 731567-1 Code No: FS 731568-1 Size: L. 230 cm Size: L. 200 cm
Felt Decorative Hanging Felt Decorative Hanging Code No: FS 731569-1 Code No: FS 731570-1 Size: L. 170 cm Size: L. 200 cm
Felt Decorative Hanging Felt Decorative Hanging Code No: FS 731636-1 Code No: FS 731637-1 Size: H. 50 cm Size: H. 90 cm
96 MANUSHI Catalogue Felt Decorative Hanging Felt Decorative Hanging Felt Decorative Hanging Code No: SM 731571-1 Code No: GN 731572-1 Code No: GN 731573-1 Size: L. 130 cm Size: L. 35 cm Size: L. 90 cm
Felt Decorative Hanging Felt Flower Wall Decorative Felt Decorative Hanging Code No: FS 731574-1 Code No: FS 731115-1 Code No: FS 731575-1 Size: L. 180 cm Size: L. 103 x W. Total W. 47 cm Size: L. 180 cm
Catalogue MANUSHI 97 FELT
Felt Key Ring Felt Key Ring Code No: KB 731131-1 Code No: KB 731132-1
Key Ring
Felt Key Ring Felt Key Ring Code No: KB 731133-1 Code No: SH 731126-1
98 MANUSHI Catalogue Felt Key Ring Felt Key Ring Code No: FS 731124-1 Code No: FS 731125-1
Felt Key Ring Felt Key Ring Code No: KB 731127-1 Code No: KB 731128-1
Felt Key Ring Felt Key Ring Code No: KB 731129-1 Code No: KB 731130-1 Catalogue MANUSHI 99 FELT
Flower
Felt Flower Felt Flower Code No: FS 731515-1 Code No: SH 731516-1 Size: Total H. 30 cm Size: Total H. 30 cm
Felt Flower Felt Flower Felt Flower Code No: FS 731517-1 Code No: FS 731518-1 Code No: FS 731519-1 Size: Total H. 30 cm Size: Total H. 55 cm Size: Total H. 55 cm
Felt Flower Felt Flower Felt Flower Code No: FS 731520-1 Code No: SF 731521-1 Code No: FS 731522-1 Size: Total H. 55 cm Size: Total H. 40 cm Size: Total H. 55 cm
100 MANUSHI Catalogue Shoes Felt Room Shoes Felt Room Sipper Code No: SH 731135-1 Code No: GN 731143-1 Size:L. 18 cm Size: L. 16 cm
Felt Room Shoes Felt Room Shoes Felt Room Shoes Code No: GN 731138-1 Code No: FS 731137-1 Code No: FS 731136-1 Size: L. 16 Size: L. 14 cm Size: 14 cm
Felt Room Sipper Felt Room Sipper Felt Room Sipper Code No: GN 731139-1 Code No: GN 731523-1 Code No: GN 731140-1 Size: L.26 cm Size: L. 28 cm Size: L. 24 cm
Nunu Felt Room Sipper Nunu Felt Room Sipper Felt Room Shoes Code No: GN 731141-1 Code No: GN 731142-1 Code No: SH 731134-1 Size:L. 14 cm Size: L. 24 cm Size: L. 18 cm
Catalogue MANUSHI 101 FELT
Scarf
Felt with Silk Scarf Felt with Silk Scarf Code No: KB 731524-1 Code No: KB 731525-1 Size: L. 180 x W. 35 cm Size: L. 180 x W. 35 cm
Felt with Silk Scarf Felt with Silk Scarf Felt with Ciffon Scarf Code No: KB 731526-1 Code No: KB 731527-1 Code No: KB 731528-1 Size: L. 180 x W. 35 cm Size: L. 180 x W. 35 cm Size: L. 180 x W. 35 cm
Felt with Silk Scarf Felt with Silk Scarf Felt with Silk Scarf Code No: KB 731529-1 Code No: KB 731530-1 Code No: KB 731531-1 Size: L. 180 x W. 35 cm Size: L. 180 x W. 35 cm Size: L. 180 x W. 35 cm
102 MANUSHI MANUSHI 103 104 MANUSHI Paper Craft
Indigenous to Nepal, Lokta paper is a handmade paper which is made from the !brous inner bark of high elevation shrubs botanically known as Daphne Bhoula or Daphne Papyracea. First used in the 12th century in Nepal to jot down epic tales and religious texts and mantras, it is still widely used today for legal documents, o"cial government records, writer’s note book, lamps and wallpaper for decoration. Lokta paper is an eco-friendly paper as it is made out of a renewable resource of handmade from Lokta bush and shrubs. For centuries, it has generated employment to both rural and urban villages and serves as a primary income source for many. Lokta bush regenerates naturally with suitable conditions and usually takes 4-6 years of time to grow completely. #erefore, there is no unfavorable e$ect on the forest environment and ecology. Lokta paper is sturdy and durable so it can be preserved for a long period of time. #ey are germ-free, non-toxic and anti-water absorbent. #ese days, they are increasing in popularity due to their use in book binding, origami, restaurant menus, prayer %ags, decoration box and packaging. Even though the manufacturing is done in the hills, the dyeing is done typically in the Kathmandu valley using dyes which are meet by the EU standards on fumes and toxicology.
MANUSHI 105 PAPER CRAFT
Notebook
Lokta Paper Note Book Lokta Paper Note Book Code No: NP 731020-1 Code No: TD 731039-1 Size: H. 15 x W. 12 cm Size: H. 21 x W. 15 cm
Lokta Paper Note Book Lokta Paper Note Book Lokta Paper Note Book Code No: NP 731025-1 Code No: NP 731026-1 Code No: NP 731022-1 Size: H. 15 x W. 12 cm Size: H. 15 x W. 12 cm Size: H. 15 x W. 12 cm
Lokta Paper Note Book Lokta Paper Note Book Tie Dye Cover w/Lokta Paper Note Book Code No: NP 731030-1 Code No: NP 731014-1 Code No: NP 731035-1 Size: H. 15 x W. 12 cm Size: H. 16.5 x W. 13.5 cm Size: H. 21 x W. 15 cm
106 MANUSHI Greeting Card
Lokta Paper Greeting Card 6 in 1 set Lokta Paper Greeting Card 6 in 1 set Code No: NP 731041-1 Code No: NP 731042-1 Size: 16 x 11.5 cm Size: 16 x 11.5 cm
Lokta Paper Greeting Card 6 in 1 set Lokta Paper Greeting Card 6 in 1 set Lokta Paper Greeting Card 6 in 1 set Code No: NP 731043-1 Code No: NP 731045-1 Code No: NP 731044-1 Size: 16 x 11.5 cm Size: 16 x 11.5 cm Size: 16 x 11.5 cm
Lokta Paper Greeting Card 6 in 1 set Lokta Paper Greeting Card 6 in 1 set Lokta Paper Greeting Card 6 in 1 set Code No: NP 731047-1 Code No: NP 731048-1 Code No: NP 731049-1 Size: 16 x 11.5 cm Size: 16 x 11.5 cm Size: 16 x 11.5 cm
MANUSHI 107 PAPER CRAFT
Paper Jewellery
Paper Necklace Paper Necklace Code No: AH 731576-1 Code No: AH 731577-1 Size: L. 82 cm Size: L. 90 cm
Paper Necklace Paper Necklace Set Paper Necklace Set Code No: AH 731578-1 Code No: AH 731579-1 Code No: AH 731580-1 Size: L. 75 cm Size: L. 70 cm Size: L. 70 cm
Paper Necklace Set Paper Necklace Set Paper Necklace Set Code No: AH 731581-1 Code No: AH 731582-1 Code No: AH 731583-1 Size: L. 60 cm Size: L. 60 cm Size: L. 60 cm
108 MANUSHI Paper Bracelet Paper Earring Code No: AH 731585-1 Code No: AH 731587-1 Size: Dim 8 cm Size: H. 6 cm
Paper Bracelet Paper Earring Code No: AH 731586-1 Code No: AH 731588-1 Size: Dim 8 cm Size: H. 5 cm
Paper Earring Code No: AH 731589-1 Size: H. 6 cm
Paper Necklace Paper Earring Code No: AH 731584-1 Code No: AH 731590-1 Size: Total L. 80 cm Size: H. 6 cm
MANUSHI 109 PAPER CRAFT Paper Hanging
Paper Decorative Hanging Paper Decorative Hanging Paper Decorative Hanging Code No: TD 731638-1 Code No: TD 731639-1 Code No: TD 731640-1 Size: L. 180 cm Size: L. 180 cm Size: L. 180 cm
Paper Decorative Hanging Paper Decorative Hanging Paper Decorative Hanging Code No: TD 731641-1 Code No: TD 731642-1 Code No: TD 731643-1 Size: L. 180 cm Size: L. 180 cm Size: L. 180 cm
110 MANUSHI Paper Craft Wrapping Paper
MANUSHI 111 PAPER CRAFT
Mithila Art Mithalia Art Paper Jewelary Box Mithila Art Paper Pen Holder Code No: TD 731149-1 Code No: TD 731148-1 Size: Dim. 7 x H. 3.5 cm Size: Dim 9.5 x H. 10.5 cm
Mithila Art Paper Tea Coaster Set Mithila Art Paper Jewelary Box 4 in 1 set Mithila Art Paper Mirror Code No: TD 731151-1 Code No: TD 731150-1 Code No: TD 731167-1 Size: Dim 9 cm Size: 10x10x5, 7x7x4, 50x5x53.5 & Size: H. 15 x W. 12.5 cm 3x3x3cm
Mithila Art Paper Rectangular Box Mithila Art Paper Rectangular Box Mithila Art Pape Photo Frame Code No: TD 731152-1 Code No: TD 731153-1 Code No: TD 731154-1 Size: L. 22 x W. 5.5 x H. 4 cm Size: L. 22 x W. 5.5 x H. 4 cm Size: L. 58 x W. 21 cm
112 MANUSHI Mithila Art Paper Mirror Mithila Art Paper Mirror Mithila Art Paper Mirror Code No: TD 731155-1 Code No: TD 731157-1 Code No: TD 731158-1 Size: Dim. 49 cm Size: Dim. 34 cm Size: Dim. 34 cm
Mithila Art Paper Mirror Mithila Art Paper Mirror Mithila Art Paper Mirror Code No: TD 731159-1 Code No: TD 731160-1 Code No: TD 731156-1 Size: Dim. 34 cm Size: Dim. 34 cm Size: Dim. 49 cm
Mithila Art Pape Photo Frame Mithila Art Pape Photo Frame Mithila Art Pape Photo Frame Code No: TD 731164-1 Code No: TD 731165-1 Code No: TD 731166-1 Size: H. 21 x W. 31 cm Size: H. 21 x W. 31 cm Size: H. 21 x W. 31 cm
MANUSHI 113 Jewellery
Worn for personal decoration, jewelries are ornaments which are worn on clothes or body and are o&en made of valuable gems and precious metals. #e purpose of jewelry varies from a sign of social and personal status to providing talismanic protection and warding o$ evil spirits. In some cases, jewelry can also represent group membership or some kind of ethnic, social or religious association. Handcra&ed jewelries can be of silver, white metals, bones, beads and chunks serve as a fashion statement. Paired with an appropriate out!t and the right personality, handicra& jewelries, being di$erent from normal gold-pearls-diamond jewelries can perk up the cool look and con!dence of a person. Just a chunky handcra&ed necklace can transform your out!t from drag to glam in a matter of seconds! #ese jewelries are known for their cherry on top e$ect, and can !ll in the missing pieces to complete our entire look. But they must be worn according to events and occasions. For example, a classic string of pearls can be worn to a wedding, but edgy pieces such as bones and spike are more appropriate at a rock concert or normal young- gatherings.
114 MANUSHI MANUSHI 115 RAM CHANDRA SUNWAR Ram Chandra Sunwar is a silver jewelry maker who lives in Lalitpur, Nepal. He has been making jewelry for last thirty years as a family business in the footstep of his father and grandfather. It was through his colleagues and friends he came to know about Manushi. Relationship with Manushi has helped him to sustain and profit from his business. In the initial phase, Mr. Sunwar often faced difficulties as he could not say how many orders he would get at any given time. But, Manushi opened up numbers of opportunities for him. Now, he does not worry about not getting orders, as Manushi always has orders and sends work his way. Being linked to Manushi has proven to be the one of the most beneficial things that happened to his business. Mr. Sunwar makes an array of different silver jewelries, such as earrings, pendants, bracelets, and rings. He designs silver ornaments with different stones. He often channels his creative energy and makes his own unique designs, or produces design as per his client’s order.
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Earring
White Metal w/Powder Stone Earring White Metal W/Powder Stone Earring Code No: QP 731644-1 Code No: QP 731711-1 Size: Total H. 6 cm Size: Total. H. 5cm
White Metal w/Powder Stone Earring White Metal w/Powder Stone Earring White Metal Earring Code No: QP 731645-1 Code No: QP 731646-1 Code No: QP 731648-1 Size: Total H. 6.2 cm Size: Total H. 6 cm Size: Total H. 4.5 cm
White Metal w/Powder Stone Earring White Metal w/Silver Plated White Metal Earring Code No: AH 731647-1 Earring Code No: QP 731665-1 Code No: QP 731712-1 Size: Total H. 5 cm Size: Total H. 4.3 cm Size: Total H. 4.3 cm
118 MANUSHI White Metal Earring White Metal + Brass w/Silver White Metal Earring Code No: QP 731717-1 Plated Earring Code No: AH 731715-1 Size: L. 3.5 cm Code No: QP 731713-1 Size: L. 5 cm Size: L. 6 cm
White Metal Earring White Metal Earring White Metal Earring Code No: QP 731714-1 Code No: QP 731716-1 Code No: QP 731718-1 Size: L. 3.5 cm Size: L. 6 cm Size: L. 6 cm
White Metal with Silver White Metal with Silver Plated Earring White Metal Earring Plaeted Earring Code No: QP 731656-1 Code No: AH 731653-1 Code No: QP 731655-1 Size: Total L. 7 cm Size: Total H. 4.5 cm Size: L. 6 cm
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White Metal w/Powder Stone Earring White Metal with Sliver Plated Earring White Metal w/Powder Stone Earring Code No: AH 731649-1 Code No: QP 731654-1 Code No: AH 731650-1 Size: Total H. 6.5 cm Size: Total H. 7 cm Size: Total H. 6.5 cm
White Metal w/Powder Stone Earring Code No: QP 731651-1 Size: Total H. 4.5 cm
White Metal w/Powder Stone Earring White Metal Earring Code No: AH 731652-1 Code No: QP 731657-1 Size: Total H. 5.3 cm Size: Total L. 7 cm
120 MANUSHI JEWELLERYBracelet
White Metal with Powder Stone Bracelet Code No: AH 731659-1 White Metal with Powder Stone Size: Round 17 cm Bracelet Code No: AH 731658-1 Size: Round 17 cm
White Metal with Powder Stone Bracelet Code No: AH 731682-1 Size: Round 17 cm
White Metal Bracelet White Metal Bracelet Code No: AH 731663-1 White Metal Bracelet Code No: QP 731664-1 Size: Round 18 cm Code No: AH 731681-1 Size: Round 18 cm Size: Round 17 cm
White Metal with Powder Stone Bracelet Code No: AH 731662-1 White Metal with Powder Stone Size: Round 17 cm Bracelet Code No: AH 731661-1 White Metal with Powder Stone Size: Round 17 cm Bracelet Code No: AH 731660-1 Size: Round 17 cm MANUSHI 121 JEWELLERY Necklace
White metal w/Beads Necklace White metal w/Beads Necklace White metal w/Beads Necklace Code No: BJ 731591-1 Code No: BJ 731592-1 Code No: BJ 731593-1 Size: Round 62 cm Size: Round 50 cm Size: Round 50 cm
Beads Necklace Bone Beads Necklace White metal w/Beads Necklace Code No: SH 731595-1 Code No: SH 731596-1 Code No: BJ 731594-1 Size: Round 50 cm Size: Round 72 cm Size: Round 56 cm
Bone Beads Necklace White metal w/Beads Necklace White metal w/Beads Necklace Code No: SH 731597-1 Code No: BJ 731598-1 Code No: BJ 731599-1 Size: Round 40 cm Size: Round 48 cm Size: Round 46 cm
122 MANUSHI Ring
White Metal Ring White Metal Ring White Metal Ring White Metal Ring White Metal Ring White Metal Ring Code No: QP 731600-1 Code No: QP 731601-1 Code No: QP 731602-1 Code No: QP 731603-1 Code No: Code No: QP 731604-1 QP 731605-1
White Metal Ring White Metal Ring White Metal Ring White Metal Ring White Metal Ring White Metal Ring Code No: QP 731606-1 Code No: Code No: Code No: Code No: Code No: QP 731607-1 QP 731608-1 QP 731609-1 QP 731610-1 QP 731611-1
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Accessories
Brass Brouch Code No: AH 731612-1 Size: Total L. 9.8 cm
Brass Angel Hanging Brass Filgiri Hanging Whie Metal Filgiri Hanging Code Code No: QP 731614-1 Code No: QP 731615-1 No: QP 731616-1 Size: Total L. 9cm Size: L. 5.3 cm Size: L. 7 cm
Cupper Angel Hanging White Metal Hair Pin Cupper Filgiri Hanging Code No: QP 731617-1 Code No: AH 731613-1 Code No: QP 731618-1 Size: Total L. 9cm Size: L. 15.5 cm Size: L. 7 cm
124 MANUSHI MANUSHI 125 JEWELLERY Silver Earring
Silver Pendant with Moon Stone Silver Earring with Moon Stone Code No: QP 731267-1 Code No: QP 731268-1 Size: Total. H. 3.5 cm Size:Total L. 4 cm
Silver Earring with Moon Stone Silver Earring with Black Onyx Stone Silver Earring with Moon Stone Code No: QP 731269-1 Code No: QP 731270-1 Code No: QP 731271-1 Size:Total L. 3.7 cm Size:Total L. 3.3 cm Size:Total L. 4.1 cm
Silver with Stone Earring Silver Earring Silver with Stone Earring Code No:QP 731719-1 Code No: QP 731720-1 Code No: QP 731721-1 Size: 4.5cm Size: 5cm Size: 3.5cm
126 MANUSHI Silver Earring with Lapis Stone Silver Earring with Labourate Stone Silver Earring with Tiger Eye Stone Code No: QP 731277-1 Code No: QP 731276-1 Code No: QP 731278-1 Size: Total. H. 3 cm Size: Total. H. 4 cm Size: Total. H. 3.3 cm
Silver Earring with Turquoise Stone Silver Earring with Turquoise Stone Silver Earring with Stone Code No: QP 731683-1 Code No: QP 731684-1 Code No: QP 731685-1 Size: Total. H. 5 cm Size: Total. H. 5 cm Size: Total. H. 3.5 cm
Silver Earring with Lapis Stone Silver Earring Silver with Stone Earring Code No: QP 731686-1 Code No: QP 731687-1 Code No: QP 731722-1 Size: Total. H. 3 cm Size: Total. H. 3.5 cm Size: Total. H. 3cm
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Silver Pendant
Silver Pendant with Turquoise Stone Silver Pendant Code No: BJ-731690-1 Code No: BJ 731696-1 Size: L. 3 X W. 3 cm Size: L. 3 X W. 3 cm
Silver Pendant with Turquoise Stone Silver Pendant with Turquoise Stone Silver Pendant Code No: BJ 731691-1 Code No: BJ 731692-1 Code No: BJ 731693-1 Size: L. 2.7 X W. 2.7 cm Size: L. 2.6 X W. 2.6 cm Size: Total. L. 3.7 X W. 3.7 cm
Silver Pendant withTurquoise Stone Silver Pendant withTurquoise Stone Silver Pendant Code No: BJ 731694-1 Code No: BJ 731697-1 Code No: BJ 731695-1 Size: L. 4 X W. 4 cm Size: L. 3 X W. 3 cm Size: L. 2.8 X W. 2.5 cm
128 MANUSHI Silver Pendant with Moon Stone Silver Pendant with Moon Stone Silver Pendant with Moon Stone Code No: QP 731283-1 Code No: QP 731282-1 Code No: QP 731281-1 Size: Total. H. 3.6 cm Size: Total. H. 3.2 cm Size: Total. H. 4 cm
Silver Pendant Silver Pendant Silver Pendant Code No: QP 731698-1 Code No: QP 731699-1 Code No: QP 731700-1 Size: Total H. 3.5 X W. 2.8 Size: Total H. 4.2 X W. 2.5 Size: Total. H. 3.8
Silver Pendant with Moon Stone Silver Pendant Silver Pendant Code No: QP 731724-1 Code No: BJ-731689-1 Code No: BJ-731725-1 Size: L. 3.2 cm Size: L. 3 X W. 3 cm Size: L. 2.3 X W. 2.3 cm
MANUSHI 129 JEWELLERY Ring & Braclet
Silver Ring Silver Ring Code No: BJ 731702-1 Code No: BJ 731703-1 Size: Dim 1.9 Size: Dim 1.8
Silver Ring Silver Ring Silver Ring Code No: BJ 731704-1 Code No: BJ 731705-1 Code No: BJ 731706-1 Size: Dim 1.8 Size: Dim 1.8 Size: Dim 1.8
130 MANUSHI Silver Bracelet with 13 Stone Silver Bracelet with 10 Stone Silver Bracelet with 6 Stone Silver Bracelet with 5 Stone Code No: QP 731666-1 Code No: QP 731673-1 Code No: QP 731674-1 Code No: QP 731675-1 Size: L. 18 cm Size: L. 18 cm Size: L. 18 cm Size: L. 18 cm
Silver Bracelet Silver Bracelet Silver Bracelet Code No: BJ 731707-1 Code No: BJ 731708-1 Code No: BJ 731709-1 Size: Round 17.5 X H. 1.3 cm Size: Round 17.3 X H. 0.3 cm Size: Round 17.7 X H. 0.9 cm
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An amalgamated blend of polyurethane resin with a gel coat surface, poly marble is made by using various !llers so as to attain the desired strength and !rmness. Because poly marbles can be easily molded into a variety of di"erent shapes and sizes, they are a favorite among cra#smen, artisans and jewelry designers. Due to its durability and solid, smooth !nishing, it is o#en used for making statues. As details, trimming and embellishments can be added without any hassle, poly marble is easy to work with and also doesn’t take much time to produce. Scratches and dents can with no trouble be repaired with minimum cost. Because the statues can be cleaned easily and doesn’t require much maintenance costs, it has quickly become one of the most sought a#er products in Nepal. It is warmer to hold than ceramic and also slightly cheaper. Statues and show pieces of gods, mythological creatures and animals are in huge demand. $e poly marble statues, with their contemporary designs and detailed adornments, are perhaps style statements your living room needs.
MANUSHI 133 POLY MARBLE
Statue
Polymarble Sidartha Statue Polymarble Saraswoti Statue Code No: AH 731346-1 Code No: AH 731347-1 Size: Total L. 26.5 cm Size: Total L. 16 cm
Polymarble Buddha Statue Polymarble Buddha Statue Polymarble Saraswoti Statue Code No: AH 731351-1 Code No: AH 731349-1 Code No: AH 731350-1 Size: Total L. 28 cm Size: Total L. 28 cm Size: Total L. 20 cm
Polymarble Ganesh Statue Polymarble Parwa Ganesh Statue Polymarble Chiwa Statue Code No: AH 731348-1 Code No: AH 731352-1 Code No: AH 731353-1 Size: Total L. 15.5 cm Size: Total L. 30. Size: Total L. 23 cm
134 MANUSHI Polymarble Saraswoti Statue Polymarble Buddha Statue Polymarble Tara Statue Code No: AH 731532-1 Code No: AH 731533-1 Code No: AH 731534-1 Size: Total L. 20 cm Size: Total L. 29 cm Size: Total L. 15 cm
Polymarble Buddha Statue Polymarble Chiwa Statue Polymarble Chiwa Statue Code No: AH 731710-1 Code No: AH 731535-1 Code No: AH 731536-1 Size: Total L. 15 cm Size: Total L. 25 cm Size: Total L. 25 cm
Polymarble Buddha Statue Polymarble Chitya Statue Polymarble Buddha Statue Code No: AH 731537-1 Code No: AH 731538-1 Code No: AH 731619-1 Size: Total L. 15 cm Size: Total L. 20 cm Size: Total L. 45 cm
MANUSHI 135 136 MANUSHI Thanka $e earliest surviving thanka paintings from Nepal date to about the 14th century AD, but this is probably well a#er Buddhists and Hindus began to make illustrations of the deities and natural scenes. A $anka is a painting, usually painted on cotton canvas, rarely on silk. $e paint can also constitute of minerals such as gold, lapis-lazuly, mercury-oxide etc. Tibetan or Buddhist painting, thanka depicting various motifs and elements of both Hinduism and Buddhism. $anka are used as wall decorator but for Tibetan and Buddhists it is an object of religious importance. $anka comes in huge variety of styles and represents Buddha’s and Hindu deities such as Life of Buddha, Wheel of life, Tara, Mandala and so on. $anka also known as scroll-painting shows a Buddhist thought, famous scene, or a mandala. $e thanka is very di"erent than regular oil or acrylic painting. $e composition of a thanka, as with the popular Buddhist art, is highly logical. $anka o#en over%ow with imagination and reference. Because the art is clearly religious, all symbols and references must be in accordance with strict guidelines laid out in buddhist scripture. $e artist must be properly trained and have su&cient religious understanding, knowledge, and background to create precise and correct $anka. Generally, thankas last for a very long tenure, if taken care properly. It is delicate and hence, should be stored in dry places.
MANUSHI 137 NIRMALA TAMANG AND NIPUN TAMANG Around eight years ago in Sildhunga, Sindupalchowk, Nirmala Tamang was completely blank about how to earn money and raise family. Since her husband, Nipun Tamang is skilled in making thanka, they wanted to make and sell thanka but had no money to buy raw materials for creating thanka. At the same time, with the grace of god, branch office of Manushi’s microcredit program was established in Sildhunga, Sindupalchowk and members of Micro-credit explained the local women about financing loan without any collateral, therefore they decided to borrow Rs. 10,000 loan to inaugurate thanka production. Consequently, borrowed Rs. 25000 from Micro-credit after few months to enhance their thanka business. For seven years, they have been making thanka at Sildhunga, Sindupalchowk and selling it in Kathmandu. Nipun Tamang says that there is no foreign market of Thanka at Sildhunga so, he used to travel from Sildhunga to Kathmandu which used to take around four to five hours on bus. On one hand, they have been facing problem of transportation and on other hand, earthquake on April 25,2015 devastated their home and roads of Sindupalchowk, which made it harder for them to transport thanka to Kathmandu. Their homes, land and working place were all gone so, they decided to rent a home at Kathmandu itself which would solve their transportation problem. They recently borrowed Rs. 50,000 loan from Micro-credit to rebuild their home at Sindhupalchowk. Moreover, Manushi is helping them by exploring their thanka in international market which is great relief for them.
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Thanka Paint Thanka Paint Code No: TD 731354-1 Code No: TD 731355-1 Size: L. 107 x W. 89 cm Size: L. 89 x W. 63 cm
Thanka Paint Thanka Paint Code No: TD 731356-1 Code No: TD 731357-1 Size: L. 107 x W. 89 cm Size: L. 76 x W. 51 cm
140 MANUSHI MANUSHI 141 Terms and Conditions
1. Placing Order: Order can be placed via email or as appropriate considered by the buyer. 2. Pricing: All prices are FOB Kathmandu, Nepal. Prices are subject to change without prior notice but once the order is con!rmed price will not change until delivery. Prices other than FOB can also be quoted upon request. 3. Order Con!rmation: Once the products are identi!ed, prices and delivery dates are con!rmed, a preformed invoice will be sent as con!rmation of the order. 4. Payment: 50% advance payment is required once the order is con!rmed and the rest to be paid out before delivery. As per the regulation of the government of Nepal, 100% advance payment should be deposited in local bank account. Only when the advance has been con!rmed by the bank, shipments get the custom clearance. Bank details will be given in the proforma invoice. 5. Delivery: Lead time of 2-3 months or as agreed upon, for the dispatch of goods. If it is able to anticipate delay in the delivery date, will immediately inform the buyer in writing of the reasons and inform the new delivery date. 6. Packing: Wooden or carton boxes will be used. Individual packing of most of the items will also be done. Instructions on the packing, if any, will be followed as per the requirement of buyer. 7. Minimum Order Quantity: It depends upon the products/raw materials/colors of the ordered products. $e minimum order value is 1000 US Dollars or equivalent amount in Euro. 8. Products and Design: Provided products and designs are not exclusive to one customer. Customers should state in the order if their design is exclusive. 9. Freight: We do air shipment, courier and sea shipment according to the demand of the buyer. Buyers are responsible for the cost of transportation.
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