Behind the Design
Hand-Loomed Nepalese Weavings
March 24, 2014
Locally known as Dhakas, our beautiful Hand-Loomed Nepalese Weavings are hand-loomed by the local women of Nepal using all-natural cotton. By teaching women to produce traditional Nepali handicrafts, NAMLO is helping people and families earn much needed income and economic support for themselves and their communities.
The traditional craft of hand-looming requires incredible skill and ongoing training, both of which NAMLO provides at no cost to these individuals. Every Dhaka is woven with thousands of very thin threads, averaging 50 longitudinal threads per inch. The process requires detailed calculations and planning to achieve accurate thread counts and properly executed design elements. With math and forethought required, the learning curve is steep and the women benefit from NAMLO's intensive training.
Each Dhaka Weaving is made primarily of cotton with some designs including silk threads. Simply hand-wash your Dhaka in lukewarm water with mild soap & line dry or dry flat in order to keep your Dhaka looking beautiful. The dyes are color-fast and should not bleed. Each unique design will not only add beauty to your home decor, but will give you the warm feeling of improving the lives of hard-working women and families in need.
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