Patan, an ancient city near Kathmandu, Nepal also known as ‘Lalitpur’.
’The city of artisans’ is home to the valley’s finest craftsmen & women who have preserved such ancient techniques as the repoussé and lost wax process used to produce exquisite sculptures. It's also where we find some of our beautifully crafted tableware pieces.
by Lisa Whitehouse-FoskettMarch 30, 20232 min read
During the Middle Ages, candle making became an established industry, with guilds and craftsmen producing candles for churches, homes, and street lighting.
by Lisa Whitehouse-FoskettMarch 02, 20232 min read
Professional relationships and friendships are important to us here at Douée and none more so than the now great friendship we have with Ishwor Devkota, his wife Radhika and their family.
by Lisa Whitehouse-FoskettJanuary 27, 20232 min read
Cashmere - Ponchos
This month, we are showcasing ourCashmere Poncho’s. These beautiful items come from the Rural Nepalese Women's Handcraft Organisation.
Each piece is lovingly handmade by women in rural communities, creating job opportunities and encouraging sustainable development in some of the world's most remote areas.
Ourcashmere ponchosare made using traditional techniques including, weaving and spinning on hand looms.
