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The Ancient Practise of Weaving Raw Hemp

The Ancient Practise of Weaving Raw Hemp

I sat down for a chai and a chat with Umesh, the founder of his family's small hemp weaving business in Nepal. Read now

Surya Australia Ethical Clothing Production in Nepal

Ethical Clothing Production in Nepal

Last trip in Nepal I was able to document the process of how our organic cotton clothing is produced. Read more
Interview with Shanti - our Natural Dye Expert

Interview with Shanti - our Natural Dye Expert

Let us introduce Shanti, the amazing woman behind our natural dyes. Meet Shanti >
Our Natural Dyes and Low Impact Dyes from Nepal Explained

Our Natural Dyes and Low Impact Dyes from Nepal Explained

Learn the difference between natural dyes, low impact dyes and synthetic dyes. Learn More >
SURYA Cashmere - Supporting Visual and Hearing Impaired

SURYA Cashmere - Supporting Visual and Hearing Impaired

Learn about the hearing and vision impaired men and women who craft our cashmere pieces. Read now >
Our Plant Based Dyes in Nepal

Our Plant Based Dyes in Nepal

We love natural dyes! Read more about plant based dyes in Nepal >
Our Home Based Workers in Nepal

Our Home Based Workers in Nepal

Meet our beautiful home based workers who make our nettle pieces in Nepal. Read more >
Dhal Bhat meal from Nepal - the perfect meal

Dhal Bhat - the perfect meal

Find our our recipes for the Nepali staple dhal bhat. Learn more >
Organic Buffalo Leather Bags

Organic Buffalo Leather Bags

Learn all about our organic by-product buffalo leather. Learn more >
The 'Yak Wool' Deception

The 'Yak Wool' Deception

Our most popular blog post to date ... everything you need to know about so called 'yak wool'. Read more >
Harvesting the Hemp Plant in Nepal

Harvesting the Hemp Plant in Nepal

Ever wondered how hemp is harvested and turned into a usable fibre in Nepal? Read on >