Firstly, prepare yourself by wearing old clothes and gloves and clean and cover your working area with paper

A global shift of consciousness regarding the environment, lifestyle choices, sustainable living has helped spike the market for organic products and brands. In Nepal, the use of organic products, natural oils, and handmade soaps goes way back since it’s a country rich in various herbs with medicinal properties.

RASUWA, Feb 22: A handmade paper industry in the district, which was shut 14 years ago at the height of the Maoist insurgency, is preparing to resume operation.

She is talented and passionate. She dreams of making a difference by enabling the artisans of Nepal to unleash their true potential. Eta Shrestha is an entrepreneur who established her own brand, Tissah, to create quality products in Nepal. From handbags to jewelries, she makes products that are inspired by the Nepali culture and each product has its own unique story to tell. Swasti Gautam spoke to Shrestha to know Tissah’s story beyond its attractive showroom at Lazimpat, Kathmandu.