Royal Hemp: Introducing hemp shoes to the Nepali market

Witnessing the rise in hemp products in Nepal in 2017, Kiran Thapa and Janak Jung Shah, wanted to tap into the market. Having seen how hemp products were made in their homes in far-west Nepal, both Thapa and Shah were fascinated by the idea of creating something new.

The two had easy access to hemp and started exploring different ideas while working at an IT company in Kathmandu. For three years, the two invested their time and money in research and development as they looked at what would be the ideal product to launch in the Nepali market. Eventually, they made the strategic decision to delve into the production of hemp footwear and gave birth to Royal Hemp .