Traditional weavers fear extinction of craft for shortage of Himalayan bamboo

Khaptad National Park has restricted bamboo cutting to once a year, leading to a shortage of raw material for weavers.

Piru Parki of Thadadhunga in Thalara Rural Municipality-5 is skilled at weaving Himalayan bamboo into everyday household items such as baskets, storage units, cups and plates used in traditional Nepali homes.