International Women's Day: Meet Women Behind Creating Beautiful Crafts

As we have entered the 21st century, issues such as women's empowerment and gender equality persist in developing countries like Nepal. Eureka Traders Private Limited is a place where diverse ethnic women gather here to create unique felt crafts. In fact, our main vision is to promote women empowerment by supporting, motivating and creating friendly working environment. We believe in those women who want to learn but haven't got the opportunity or place to show their talent, who have faith in them as being the women they can also be successful in their life. As a felt manufacturing company we focus on socio- economic development of the women by creating an opportunity to learn, earn and grow as well as uplift their status in the society. We celebrate women everyday not just today because it’s women day. We are proud to say that we have a higher number of women worker than men. Our commitment aligns with the theme of International Women’s Day 2024, “Invest in Women.” 

In this special day of women, we present our women artisan who are with us from the beginning days of Eureka Traders Pvt Ld. 

Gita Shrestha

Gita Shrestha is a hardworking and skilled artisan who has loved felting since her childhood. She learned the felting from her mother and grandmother who learnt from their ancestors. It is like passing the craft of felting from generation to generation. She was happy with her husband and two children, but life took a turn after the untimely death of her husband. From that point on, she took on the roles of both mother and father, providing emotional and financial support for her children. Although she never stops to smile and work diligently. Her passion and dedication to her craft have helped her to earn good amount of money. So, that she can send her child to a good school. She is a dedicated and passionate artisan who has truly made a significant contribution to Eureka Traders Private Limited.  

Guna Devi Basnet

Guna Devi Basnet is a woman who has experienced many ups and downs in her life. Her journey inspires us, from her upbringing in a remote place to her role at Eureka Traders Private Limited. She struggled to find a place where she could show her unique crafts, the only skilled, she possessed. After joining us, she realised that she could earn good amount of money by showing her skills of craft and living independent life she had dreamt since her childhood. 

By seeing her hard work and never give-up attitude, she has become a source of inspiration for other women. Mrs Basnet is now an experienced artisan who not only creates beautiful felt products but also teaches and leads a team of artisans.  

These are the stories of Eureka’s women artisan. In short, the inspiring tales of these amazing women in the world of felting highlight how passion and determination can lead to success. Despite facing difficulties, they turned their love for felting into successful businesses. Their stories emphasize the significance of supporting and encouraging women in their pursuits. We aim to display the diverse stories of many women through our blog in next year Women’s Day. The women of Eureka want to share their craft with your loved one.