Our Artisans
The Hands Behind
the Heritage
Meet the master craftspeople preserving Nepal’s cultural legacy through their dedication and skill.
Preserving Tradition, Empowering Communities
Every Jemu Home product represents more than craft—it represents livelihoods, cultural preservation, and the dignity of fair compensation. We work directly with artisan cooperatives, ensuring that traditional skills survive for future generations while providing sustainable income today.
200+
ARTISAN PARTNERS
15
DISTRICTS REPRESENTED
100%
FAIR TRADE CERTIFIED
Meet Our Masters
Stories of Skill and Dedication
DHAKA WEAVING
Kamala Tamang
"Kamala learned to weave at age seven, watching her grandmother work the backstrap loom. Now, she leads a cooperative of 24 weavers, preserving patterns that date back centuries. 'Each thread carries memory,' she says. 'When I weave, I feel my ancestors guiding my hands.'"
Impact
Supports a community of 24 families, trains young apprentices
METAL WORKING
Bijay Shakya
"The sound of hammer on metal has echoed through Bijay's family workshop for four generations. His singing bowls are sought by meditation centers worldwide, each one hand-hammered over three days to achieve perfect harmonic resonance. 'I don't just make bowls,' he explains. 'I shape sound itself.'"
Impact
3rd generation master metalworker, mentors 8 apprentices
WOOD CARVING
Devi Shrestha
"Devi is one of the few female master wood carvers in Nepal. Her intricate window frames and door panels preserve Newari architectural traditions. After the 2015 earthquake destroyed many historic buildings, her work became crucial in restoration efforts, keeping ancient patterns alive for future generations."
Impact
Preserved 200+ traditional designs, trained 15 women in carving
POTTERY
Ram Bahadur Rai
"Ram's pottery wheel has turned for nearly four decades in Bhaktapur's Potter's Square. Using clay from local river beds and glazes from natural minerals, he creates vessels that honor forms used for centuries. His son now works beside him, learning techniques that cannot be found in books."
Impact
Maintains traditional clay sources, teaches pottery to local youth
Our Process
From Source to Finished Product
Every piece follows a journey of careful craftsmanship, honoring both tradition and quality.
Natural Materials
We source sustainable materials from local environments—cotton, wool, clay, wood, metals—ensuring minimal environmental impact.
Hand Crafting
Every piece is shaped, woven, carved, or hammered by skilled hands using techniques passed through generations.
Traditional Techniques
From backstrap looms to metal forging, our methods honor ancestral knowledge while producing world-class quality.
Quality Control
Master artisans inspect each piece to ensure it meets both traditional standards and contemporary market expectations.
Our Commitments
Fair Wages
All artisans receive compensation significantly above local minimum wage, with benefits including health insurance and retirement contributions.
Skill Preservation
We fund apprenticeship programs, ensuring endangered crafts pass to the next generation of skilled practitioners.
Sustainable Materials
From natural dyes to responsibly harvested wood, we prioritize materials that respect both tradition and environment.
Community Impact
A portion of all sales supports community infrastructure—schools, healthcare clinics, and cultural preservation initiatives.
Partner with Purpose
When you source from Jemu Home, you're not just buying products—you're investing in cultural preservation and artisan livelihoods.