An ESG-committed national organization building sustainable, inclusive and market-linked textile ecosystems across Nepal.
42+
Artisan Clusters
100%
Natural Fibers
Kathmandu Valley, Tokha
Handloom cotton & Dhaka
Master weavers' cooperative
Kathmandu Valley workshop
Natural silk
Nepal Silk collective
Lumbini provence
Mulberry plantation
Dang community mulberry harvesters
Palpa (Tansen)
Traditional Dhaka fabric
Dhaka weavers
HFMN is a national non-profit organization committed to reviving, organizing and modernizing Nepal’s handloom, silk, natural fiber, wool and natural colorant sectors.
We work at the intersection of farmers, fibre producers, weavers, artisans, cooperatives, women’s groups, youth, designers, researchers, institutions and local governments - building sustainable textile value chains that generate rural livelihoods, preserve Nepal’s textile heritage, foster innovation, and develop Nepal-origin brands with global standing.
HFMN works across Nepal’s textile ecosystem - from fibre production and yarn development to weaving, design, finishing and market-ready products - strengthening heritage sectors, developing new value chains, creating rural livelihoods, and building a distinctive Nepal-origin textile economy.
Revitalising Nepal’s handloom heritage by supporting master weavers, strengthening traditional and improved loom practices, and building cluster-based production across the Terai, hills and high Himalaya.
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Building a national Nepal-origin silk value chain - from mulberry cultivation and silkworm rearing to cocoon production, reeling, yarn development, weaving, design and market-ready silk products - through research, training, cluster development and industry partnerships.
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Strengthening Nepal’s animal-fibre value chains by connecting sheep wool, yak fibre, Chyangra cashmere and Angora rabbit fibre producers with improved collection, grading, processing, spinning, blending, design and market linkages - from fibre source to yarn and finished textiles.
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Developing Nepal’s diverse plant-fibre potential - including banana, cotton, flax, ramie and other locally available fibres - through research, fibre extraction, testing, standardisation, processing and product development to build sustainable, traceable Nepal-origin textile value chains.
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Revitalising Nepal’s natural dye heritage through indigenous colour sources such as Majitho (madder), along with roots, leaves, bark, flowers, fruits and other botanical materials - combining traditional knowledge with research, standardisation and low-impact dyeing for contemporary textiles.
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Advancing Nepal’s indigenous Allo fibre - from sustainable harvesting and community-based processing to spinning, weaving, design and premium textile products - while strengthening mountain livelihoods, traditional knowledge and new market opportunities.
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Developing Nepal’s hemp fibre potential through responsible cultivation, fibre extraction, processing, spinning, blending, weaving and product innovation - transforming a traditional natural resource into sustainable, high-value Nepal-origin textiles for contemporary markets.
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Expanding the potential of Nepal’s indigenous Lokta through sustainable harvesting, fibre and sheet processing, material innovation, blending and contemporary product development - linking traditional knowledge with new applications in textiles, fashion, interiors and premium Nepal-origin products.
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Creating innovative fibre blends by combining Nepal’s natural fibres—such as silk, wool, Allo, hemp, cotton, banana and other plant fibres—to improve texture, performance, durability and design possibilities while developing distinctive, sustainable Nepal-origin textiles for contemporary markets.
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Bringing Nepal’s artisan knowledge into contemporary textile design by connecting traditional skills, regional techniques and hand-crafted processes with designers, product developers and modern markets - creating distinctive Nepal-origin textiles for fashion, interiors, hospitality, gifting and export.
Explore →Beyond production, HFMN develops the research, standards, certification, skills, traceability, market linkages and ESG systems needed to strengthen Nepal’s textile value chains - helping traditional and emerging sectors grow into competitive, sustainable and globally recognised Nepal-origin industries.
Advancing applied research across fibres, yarns, dyes, weaving, processing, finishing and textile applications -combining traditional knowledge with science, technology and material innovation to develop stronger, higher-value Nepal-origin textiles.
Learn more →Developing and promoting quality benchmarks, testing protocols and technical standards for fibres, yarns, fabrics, processes and finished products - improving consistency, performance, safety, authenticity and buyer confidence across Nepal’s textile sectors.
Learn more →Building credible certification, verification and origin-assurance systems that demonstrate quality, authenticity, responsible production and traceable Nepal-origin identity - strengthening trust in Nepalese textiles in domestic and international markets.
Learn more →Building skilled human resources across the textile value chain through artisan training, technical education, master-weaver development, specialised occupational skills, entrepreneurship and continuous upgrading of traditional and modern textile capabilities.
Learn more →Connecting fibre producers, processors, spinners, dyers, weavers, artisans, cooperatives and enterprises into organised production clusters and integrated value chains - strengthening productivity, coordination, local value addition, rural livelihoods and sector scale.
Learn more →Developing systems that connect materials, producers, processes and products from origin to market - using documentation, data and digital tools to strengthen transparency, authenticity, quality assurance, accountability and Nepal-origin traceability.
Learn more →Advancing environmentally responsible production, resource efficiency, circular practices, safer processes, fair livelihoods, inclusion and accountable governance—helping Nepal’s textile sectors grow while protecting people, heritage and ecosystems.
Learn more →Connecting traditional craftsmanship, indigenous materials and regional textile knowledge with contemporary design, functionality and market needs - developing new fabrics, blends, patterns, finishes and market-ready products for fashion, interiors, hospitality, gifting and other applications.
Learn more →Strengthening market intelligence, Nepal-origin positioning, storytelling, buyer linkages, exhibitions, design collaborations and international networks - helping Nepalese textiles reach higher-value domestic and global markets while building stronger sector and product identities.
Learn more →Supporting evidence-based policy, sector planning, institutional coordination, partnerships and public–private collaboration - creating an enabling environment for investment, innovation, responsible growth and the long-term development of Nepal’s textile industries.
Learn more →From fibre at its source to the hands that spin, dye, weave, design and bring it to market, these five moments reveal the people, skills and processes behind Nepal’s textiles.
Advancing natural fibres, regenerative and climate-smart production, mulberry and other fibre plantations, responsible animal-fibre systems, natural dyes, low-impact processing, circular material use, biodiversity protection, water stewardship and resource-efficient rural industry.
Strengthening farmers, fibre producers, weavers, artisans, women, youth, cooperatives and rural communities through dignified livelihoods, skills development, fair participation, cultural continuity, inclusive value chains and stronger opportunities for the next generation.
Building transparent, traceable and accountable textile value chains through ethical sourcing, Nepal-origin verification, quality standards, certification, producer documentation, digital traceability, responsible partnerships and sound institutional governance.
HFMN has prioritised silk as a strategic national industry for Nepal - connecting agriculture, sericulture, handloom, research, rural enterprise, women and youth employment, green industry, tourism, innovation and Nepal-origin branding within one integrated development framework. From quality planting material and mulberry cultivation to silkworm rearing, cocoon production, reeling, yarn development, weaving, design, finished products and markets, the Nepal Silk Programme is being developed as a complete national value chain.
From fibre landscapes and livestock systems to yarn, colour, weaving, design, skills, standards and markets, HFMN works across the complete textile value chain - connecting heritage, livelihoods, technology and industry development.
““From Himalayan pastures and mountain forests to mid-hill farms, Terai landscapes and the artisan’s loom—Nepal’s textiles begin with land, fibre, knowledge and hands.””
A growing national inventory of Nepal’s textile geography—mapping fibre sources, silk-development clusters, handloom and artisan regions, animal-fibre systems, natural dye resources, production communities, projects, research facilities and training centres across all seven provinces. Explore where Nepal’s textile materials originate, where skills and traditions endure, where new value chains are emerging, and where HFMN and its partners are building the foundations of a connected Nepal-origin textile economy.
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Across Nepal’s plains, hills and highlands, every fibre carries the character of its place - its climate, soil, biodiversity, knowledge and communities - before becoming yarn, colour, cloth and craft.
HFMN’s ecosystem brings together sector development, commercialisation, vocational skills and applied research -creating an integrated platform to strengthen Nepal’s textile industries from fibre and knowledge to enterprise and market.
United Trade Center Nepal Ltd (UTCN) develops the commercial pathway - supporting processing, product development, branding, investment, market access, distribution and export so that high-quality Nepal-origin textiles and related products can compete in domestic and international markets.
The vocational academies build the skilled workforce required for Nepal’s modern textile economy through structured technical training, occupational standards, artisan upgrading, entrepreneurship and industry-linked education.
Sericulture, cocoon production, reeling, yarn, silk weaving and silk-industry skills.
Textile fibres, yarn preparation, handloom and weaving technologies, natural dyeing, textile design, fabric construction, finishing, quality control, product development and advanced textile-production skills.
Craft production, product development, artisan skills, design application and enterprise development across Nepal’s wider handicraft economy.
The research and innovation centres generate the scientific and technical foundation for sector growth - supporting applied research, testing, material development, process improvement, standards, technology adaptation and industry innovation.
Research across mulberry, sericulture, cocoon, silk processing, yarn, textiles, technology and product development.
Research and innovation in natural fibres, fibre extraction and processing, blends, natural dyes, material performance, sustainable processing and new textile applications.
Our orb-and-peak seal represents verified Nepal-origin, quality and responsible production. Applied to qualifying fibres, yarns, fabrics and finished textile products, the HFMN Certification Mark is designed to confirm that defined standards for origin, producer documentation, processing, craftsmanship, traceability and responsible production have been met. From fibre source to finished product, the mark connects Nepal’s materials, makers and value chains with a credible system of verification - building trust in Nepal-origin textiles at home and in global markets.
The next edition brings together government, cooperatives, banks and international partners around Nepal's silk revival.
Read more →HFMN teams are mapping land, cooperatives and processing infrastructure across pilot districts.
Read more →Handloom producers can register under HFMN's national quality and market framework.
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HFMN brings farmers, fibre producers, herders, spinners, dyers, weavers, artisans, cooperatives and local enterprises into organised production and value-chain clusters - strengthening coordination, collective capacity, local value addition and access to shared services.
Through vocational academies, technical partners and demonstration programmes, HFMN strengthens skills, production practices, equipment use, design capability and enterprise management across the textile value chain.
HFMN develops standards, producer documentation, responsible-production practices, certification pathways and traceability systems so that fibres, yarns, fabrics and finished products can carry credible information about quality, origin and production.
HFMN develops market readiness, product positioning, institutional linkages and sector visibility, while UTCN and other commercial partners connect qualified Nepal-origin products with domestic buyers, retail channels and international markets.
“ We are not simply preserving Nepal’s textile traditions. We are building the systems that allow the people, skills and materials behind them to become part of a modern national industry.