Highland fashion show highlights Bajura wool
Summary
A fashion show in Bajura showcased garments made from local sheep wool in an effort to promote tourism and create new markets for Himalayan farmers. Organisers plan to establish a wool-processing centre to turn sheep farming into a more sustainable livelihood.
Key Points
- Lamasim Hill in Bajura hosted an open-air fashion runway featuring garments made from local sheep wool.
- The event, 'Threads of the Himalaya: Farm to Fashion,' aimed to connect local wool producers with international markets and promote Badimalika as a tourism destination.
- Threads of the Himalaya Foundation and KASA jointly organised the event, with participation from several models, artistes and guests including Santosh Shah and Shraddha Shrestha.
- Organisers want to collect wool from Bajura and nearby districts and set up a wool-processing centre to create jobs and boost farmers' incomes.
