mittens women's

The Newar women of Nepal are known for their dedication to tradition and their crafts, as well as creating one of the most socially and politically advanced communities in the Himalayas. To make these cozy and colourful convertible mittens, wool is spun into yarn and then dyed in large vats. Nepalese women get together in groups to knit and embroider the mittens by hand.

Women in Kathmandu, Nepal, knit these unconventional, colourful winter mittens from pure wool. A single artisan is responsible for the item from start to finish, from casting on the first stitch to the hand-embroidered accents. The mitten flap can be folded over and secured with a coconut-wood button to leave fingers free, or folded over for warmth while still leaving a small exposed hole in the thumb open to enable texting or typing on a cell phone.

Please note: As these mittens are handmade, the colour and pattern may vary slightly. However, the overall theme will remain the same.

Mittens only; hat not included.

Women in Kathmandu, Nepal, knit this unconventional, colourful winter hat from pure wool. A single artisan is responsible for the item from start to finish, from casting on the first stitch to the hand-embroidered accents, to the tassel on the top. The oatmeal-coloured hat features textural floral accents and cozy earflaps that can be secured with a tie or worn flipped up.

Please note: As the hat is handmade, the colour and pattern may vary slightly. However, the overall theme will remain the same.

Hat only; mittens not included.