I aim to go to Kathmandu twice a year, although this year I have already been there in January (absolutely freezing both indoors and out) and in May (lovely and warm) and will go again in September.
Each time, I visit the workshops where my goods are made, place orders for restocking and choose new items.
Although I can and do order via email or WhatsApp, it is much better to actually see and hold new products. It is also easier to explain how I want a new design to be made, or the tweaks to existing designs.
I went in May this year because I wanted to order my stock for Christmas. It takes the people in the workshops quite a while to hand make the goods, and then make sure that the felt has been dried thoroughly, so I wanted to be sure they arrive before the end of August.
I will order the summer hats and cotton bags for Spring 2020 when I visit in September and, as always, look out for new stock.
Every time I go to Kathmandu, I see people who have become friends and so eat with them either in restaurants in the Thamel district of the city, or in their homes, which is really lovely.
Lynne this looks fantastic!! When the next birthday comes around I shall definitely be looking here to buy a present. X