Editorial photo #13904476 Human Interest
Daily Life In Nepal: Traditional Thread Spinning
Women spin thread by hand using traditional techniques on the outskirts of the Kathmandu Valley in Lalitpur, Nepal, on June 29, 2026. Hand-spinning is an important part of Nepal's textile heritage, where artisans transform wool, hemp, and Himalayan giant nettle (allo) fibers into yarn using simple spinning tools. The yarn is used to produce traditional handwoven textiles such as Dhaka fabric, carpets, garments, and handicrafts. The craft provides income for women and preserves indigenous knowledge, while Nepal's textile sector also includes large-scale spinning mills and garment manufacturers producing cotton, polyester, viscose, and blended yarns for domestic use and export markets. Textiles and clothing account for approximately 31.5% of Nepal's merchandise exports, making the sector one of the country's key export industries. (Photo by Safal Prakash Shrestha/NurPhoto)
