So I think I am a bit of a giant here...

Well I am 5 ft 10 inches, tall but not that tall in the UK - but in Nepal, I definately feel like a giant!  I still remember my first time living in Nepal in 2003, when I was teaching English in a rural village, and how all the local families were laughing when they put me on one side of the metal scales (used for weighing bags of rice) and then two local girls (same age as me) on the other side - yep, I was the same weight as 2 Nepali girls!

Around the producers, I also seem to be huge in comparison - Nepalese are generally very small and slight people!  So I thought I would take two pics of two women I work with.  On the left, is Meera, the production director at Sana Hastakala - a force to be reckoned with!

The picture to the right is with Manju, who works at the Nepal Leprosy Trust - I still remember my total surprise when she stood up from her desk, first time I visited - all the the other producers find it hilarious if we walk to the local cafe at lunch together!!

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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!

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