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Skill Enhancement & Product Development training on ceramic & pottery

The 15-day ceramic training program at Unnati Cultural Village focused on enhancing the skills of community women in creating high-quality, market-ready ceramic products. The training covered a wide range of items including fast-moving souvenirs, cultural figurines, ceramic tiles, planters, vases, tableware, bathroom amenities, candle holders, and decorative items. Participants were introduced to important ceramic techniques […]

Crafters Carnival 2025

Celebrate the New Year with Nepali craftsmanship, contemporary art, and sustainability! This one-day event, organized by Unnati Cultural Village and Vivanta Kathmandu, featured 27 stalls showcasing high-quality Nepali handicrafts, art, and eco-friendly products. The carnival provided a lively and fun environment with live music to welcome the New Year. It also raised awareness of eco-friendly […]

Handmade History III |Refined Fibre | Pulp Functional

The third edition of Handmade History brought together four Indian artists-in-residence—Akhilesh, Dileep Sharma, Sheetal Gattani, and Vanita Gupta—for a ten-day exploration of fiber and pulp-based practices. Under the themes Refined Fibre and Pulp Functional, the program highlighted contemporary approaches to handmade processes through material experimentation and artistic dialogue. Collaboration Raza Foundation Curated by Manish Pushkale […]

Participated in Women Leadership Summit by CNI

UNNATI participated in the marketplace set up at the Women Leadership Summit 2025, organized by the Ministry of Industry, Commerce, and Supplies in collaboration with the Confederation of Nepalese Industries (CNI) on 16th March. In the exhibition, handcrafted products made by our artisans and supported micro and small enterprises (M/SMEs) were showcased among the distinguished […]

5 – Days Artist Residency with Shampa Sircar Das at Unnati

UNNATI hosted a 5-day Artist Residency for renowned Indian contemporary artist Ms. Shampa Sircar Das, celebrated for her work inspired by Indian folk and tribal art. Deeply influenced by her extensive travels and engagement with India’s rural landscapes, Shampa’s art explores cultural symbolism, weaving together philosophy, aesthetics, and technique. Her works are rich in visual […]

Advance Training on Product Design & Diversification in Natural Fibre Crafts

A 10-day training on Product Design and Diversification in natural fiber crafts was held at Unnati Cultural Village. The training empowered women from the Amaltarai Tharu Hastakala Women Group by enhancing their skills in sustainable and marketable craft production. Participants learned to creatively utilize locally available resources, focus on product diversification, and explore branding and […]

Brand In Hands Program Facilitation

Unnati facilitated the Brand in Hands program, organized by the BioTechnique Society of Nepal and the Robotic Association of Nepal, empowering 30 participants with practical skills and entrepreneurial insights. Ms. Ganga Neharu led a hands-on session on banana fibre extraction and product development, introducing sustainable crafting techniques. Ms. Janaki conducted a session on Entrepreneurship Development, […]

Turning leaves into life: A composting initiative for sustainable agriculture

A transformative Bio-Fertilizer Training was conducted by Mr. Sagar Karki and Ms. Tulasi Gyawali, bringing sustainable agricultural practices to life for 15 community women from Nawalpur. This hands-on training focused on converting organic materials, like fallen leaves and kitchen waste into bio-fertilizers to enhance soil health and agricultural productivity. This initiative equipped 15 community women […]