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Traditional Nepali pottery craft by NHEAK artisans
Traditional Nepali wood carving craft
Traditional Nepali metal craft

Cohesion · Enterprise · Prosperity

Overview

Hand-carved stone handicraft
Handmade paper box
Nepali hand-woven carpet
Handcrafted pottery cups
Traditional Nepali brass ware
Nepali wool product
Handwoven wool blanket
Woolen felt bird craft
Kallisto handicraft product
Handmade raw fibre bag

About Us

Preserving the Soul of Craftsmanship

Nepal Handicraft Entrepreneur Association Kathmandu (NHEAK) is a non-profit and non-governmental organization established in Ashadh 2076 (July 2019) to provide a platform for all handicraft based enterprises of Kathmandu district.

Registered with the Government of Nepal under Association Registration Act 2034, NHEAK is a membership based organization committed to protecting the rights and interests of members while holistically promoting the overall development of handicraft sector.

7+

Years of Heritage

40+

Active Members

1K+

Handicraft Products

100%

Sustainable Materials

Our Purpose

Core Objectives

Our mission is guided by four fundamental pillars that shape everything we do and every artisan we support.

Support

Support members, producers, entrepreneurs, exporters, traders, artisans and other stakeholders to achieve their potential.

Promote

Enhance the sector’s business opportunities in both the domestic and the international markets through effective promotions.

Cooperate

Cooperate with the Government of Nepal in unlocking the sector’s potential by lobbying for timely formulation and implementation of relevant policies.

Collaborate

Collaborate with national and international organization for the promotion of the sector.

Traditional Nepali metal Buddha statue crafted by NHEAK artisans

Other Objectives

  • Protect and promote the rights of all stakeholders of the handicraft sector.
  • Promote solidarity among enterprises in the sector.
  • Endeavor to expand the handicraft business through effective collaborations.

Our Team

Meet Our Board

A collective of passionate members dedicated to preserving and evolving traditional craftsmanship for future generations.

Executive Committee 2082

NHEAK Executive Committee 2082 board of directors
S.N. Name Role
1 Ms. Malika Shrestha President
2 Ms. Meera Bhattarai Immediate Past President
3 Mr. Kiran Kumar Dangol Vice President
4 Mr. Ramesh Lal Shrestha Vice President
5 Mr. Ananta Gupta General Secretary
6 Ms. Anu Shrestha Treasurer
7 Mr. Dibya Chandra Acharya Secretary
8 Ms. Ratneshwori Shrestha Board Member
9 Ms. Nabina Shakya Board Member
10 Ms. Nura Shrestha Board Member
11 Mr. Bikram Singh Maharjan Board Member

Founding Executive Board 2079

NHEAK founding executive board 2079
S.N. Name Role
1 Ms. Meera Bhattarai President
2 Kiran Dangol Vice President
3 Rita Bhandari Vice President
4 Ananta Gupta General Secretary
5 Malika Shrestha Treasurer
6 Ramesh Lal Shrestha Secretary
7 Anup Shrestha Member
8 Dibya Chandra Acharya Member
9 Anu Shrestha Member

Advisors

S.N. Name
1 Pancha Ratna Shakya
2 Swoyambhu Ratna Tuladhar

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