If you are a brand thinking of developing a cozy line for next winter, I have an idea for you….

My partner in Nepal strives to source the most ethical cashmere and yak wool in the market. The fiber is then handwoven in their small workshop in Nepal to produce the softest, most luxurious accessories, home knitwear and winter garments you can imagine. If you have a throw, pillow, or apparel line you want to develop, this is the perfect partner to bring your ideas to life. I know it may seem early but when developing custom, handmade collections I always suggest working on new samples at least a year in advance. That gives you plenty of time to revise and perfect your designs.

Fibre Tibet is a luxe handwoven collection featuring the finest cashmere and wool from the Himalayan region. Our designs are woven in Kathmandu and integrate traditional techniques, including handspun yarns, into our designs. The collection is part of Noble Fibre, Inc., a social benefit corporation that invests in nomad communities and artisan enterprises, including a woman-owned business in Tibet.

The first handspun, hand-woven cashmere textile I ever encountered was many years ago in Kathmandu, Nepal when I was a student. My Nepalese teacher wore a beautiful shawl made of natural brown cashmere with twisted crème and brown fringe tassels. I found out who made the exquisite piece and purchased one each for my mother and me. Today the shawls remain in perfect condition—a testament to handmade artisan craft and high-quality cashmere. This began my quest to find the finest cashmere and wool in the world—and that quest led me to Tibet, and to the high mountain regions along the Tibet-Nepal border.