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How do shepherds survive in the forests of the Himalayas? With resilience, skill, and handmade woolen cloth. Watch to learn more about the making and use of pattu:

Our sister organization, Kullvi Whims, is also participating in the Desi Oon exhibition presented by Living Lightly and hosted by Rangsutra Crafts. They’ve put together a lovely collection of woven shawls and stoles inspired by the traditional pattu wrap dresses worn by women in the region. Nisha sat down for a chat with Shabri Wable…

In preparation for the upcoming Desi Oon (native/local wool) online exhibition, I sat down for a chat with a couple of the organizers from Living Lightly. We talked about everything from the characteristics of the Gaddi sheep, to the impacts of climate change on herding, to my own personal journeys in the region. OK, not…

No beating around the bush on this one: prices will be increasing soon. There are a few reasons for this: When I was in Himachal last year to purchase wool, I found that the going rates for raw fleece had increased. This is good! Not only does it increase herding incomes, but it inches toward…

2020 is, among other things, the year of the “pivot”—and while I reserve the bulk of my disdain for other business buzzwords (“pain points,” “spend” as a noun, “scale” as a verb), pivot is not my fave. When I hear “pivot,” I picture a squadron of toned Alvin Ailey dancers swiveling in sync, arms angled…