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