SoCultures October 2018
SoCultures is a global digital magazine. It's about connecting the world with cultural stories and collaborations.
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<strong>SoCultures</strong> <strong>October</strong> <strong>2018</strong><br />
Culture Curators<br />
Nepal<br />
Anu Shrestha<br />
Nepal is the land of mystiques and mythologies and It also acquires the top most<br />
place of the world; the world highest peak - Mount Everest. Nepal’s clouds, peaks,<br />
temples, hills, rituals, the people, life in general always remain in the realms of our<br />
imagination. People are kind and talented, proud of their lives…proud of their<br />
cuisine, arts and fashion. And this fashion designer from Nepal is creating a buzz<br />
about her brand and designs. Her brand “Kallisto” is making world talk about it.<br />
Meet Anu Shrestha, the founder of “Kallisto”, the clothing brand.<br />
The versatile designer: This Kathmandu based fashion and textile designer was<br />
born to a Newari family. Anu Shrestha was always in awe of the patterns, art,<br />
forms…and colours. She has spent years learning, honing her craft of hand<br />
painting on silk. Now the love and passion for creativity, patterns, fabrics and<br />
paints have transcended into the solid expressions - a brand called Kallisto.<br />
She infuses life into myriad colours slowly turning them into pieces of art. Her<br />
designs are known for the intricate details and bold strokes.<br />
Anu is also well aware of the issues that plague the society - the employment, the<br />
environment, and women empowerment, fair trade. She has developed her brand as<br />
ethical and sustainable brand also she works with the home based groups of<br />
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