Hanging out with the kids at KTM Family Fair today!

So Saturday is generally the only day off in the factory, and though we are nearly finishing our Spring/Summer 2012 production, this week I went to the KTM Family Fair! There is not much to do for kids in Kathmandu - not many children friendly activities or places to go, so Shirley Bredal (who produces fair trade childrens knit wear in Nepal) organised the first Family Fair!

It was great to be a part of it - preparing for the creative workshops and candy shop, as well as the different shows that went on during the day! We had a great turn out, and lots of happy kids I am sure :)

Set in the 'Garden of Dreams' which is a renovated Nepali Rana palace with beautiful gardens and architecture, in North Kathmandu....

Ktmfamilyfair_blog1

There were creative workshops, making crowns, masks, playdough models and origami! Great to see the kids being so creative!

Ktmfamilyfair_blog2
Ktmfamilyfair_blog3

and cupcake decorating at the candy shop!

Ktmfamilyfair_blog4

The sack race....

Ktmfamilyfair_blog5

Facepainting....they had packed up before i had time to try this!

Ktmfamilyfair_blog6

The magician show

Ktmfamilyfair_blog10
B Boys....
Ktmfamilyfair_blog8

The Shirley Bredal and AURA QUE stalls...

Ktmfamilyfair_blog7
Ktmfamilyfair_blog9

And I met Winnie the Pooh and Minnie Mouse!

Ktmfamilyfair_blog11
Lots of fun....big thanks to Shirley Bredal and Bikash Gurung for organising the event!

AURA QUE

AURA QUE

Website: www.auraque.com
Online Boutique: http://shop.auraque.com
Pinterest: http://pinterest.com/auraque

AURA QUE creates a range of stylish contemporary accessories manufactured by the Nepal Fair Trade Group to increase ethical production in the developing country of Nepal.

Each AURA QUE design is brought to life in a Nepalese factory that employs local people affected by disabilities, providing an income for themselves and their families according to fair trade principles.
Designer Laura Queening incorporates local materials wherever possible, such as Allo hemp produced from a Himalayan plant, handmade brass fittings, natural textured Lokta paper and the traditional woven cloth.

AURA QUE products use high quality 100% Buffalo leather that is a by-product of the food industry. AURA QUE products are individually hand crafted in Nepal, which may result in slight variations. The unique story behind each AURA QUE product enhances its charm!

Archive

2013 (10)
Posterous theme by Cory Watilo