Nettle Purse

A Kelzang Handicraft Textile

Embrace the natural elegance of Bhutan with these Nettle Purses, handcrafted from materials woven in the eastern part of Bhutan, Lhuntse. Using traditional dyeing methods with walnut husk, madder, and onion cover, each purse is an eco-conscious accessory steeped in the country's rich heritage. The art of nettle weaving, a skill possessed by a dwindling number of artisans, is celebrated in these designs, linking you directly to the rare craftsmanship of Bhutan.

Kelzang Handicraft was founded in 1995 by Kelzang Wangmo, also known as Jambay. Jambay is a native of Khoma village in Lhuntse—a rural village celebrated for weaving intricate Kishutharas. Jambay, who began her weaving journey at ten and ventured to Thimphu at sixteen, now leads a team of skilled women artisans, creating award-winning designs that are as functional as they are beautiful. 

By choosing this nettle purse, you support not only sustainable fashion but also the livelihoods of the women weavers living in Thimphu and Lhuntse, preserving the future of Bhutanese textile art. Your purchase represents an investment in the future of Bhutan.