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at home.
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Craft storiesInside Patan's centuries-old singing bowl workshops
Three generations, seven metals, and a quiet alley off Mangal Bazar — meet the family hand-beating bowls the same way their grandparents did.
Buyer guideHow to spot real pashmina from blends — a 30-second test
The burn test, the ring test, the price test. A short guide to making sure that beautiful shawl is actually 100% Himalayan goat down.
StoriesHow small Nepali stores are winning Dashain online
From the family-run sweet shops of Asan to the Pokhara textile coops — here's how local sellers are reaching customers across all seven provinces.
The team
Built by Nepalis, for Nepalis.
The people behind Shishyastra — from Kathmandu, Pokhara, Lalitpur, and Solukhumbu. We believe every local maker deserves a national storefront.
Anita Sharma
Founder & CEO
Kathmandu
15 years building Nepal’s digital commerce — ex-Daraz, ex-Khalti. Believes every local maker deserves a global storefront.
Bishal Karki
Co-Founder & CTO
Pokhara
Builds the platform that handles 1M+ daily orders. Previously led engineering at IME Digital and eSewa.
Sunita Tamang
Head of Vendor Success
Kathmandu
Onboards and grows the 12,000+ stores on Shishyastra. Speaks 5 languages, hikes on weekends.
Pemba Sherpa
Head of Logistics
Solukhumbu
Runs the delivery network reaching all 77 districts. Climbed Everest twice — “shipping is easier.”
Roshni Adhikari
Head of Design
Lalitpur
Crafts the experience for shoppers and sellers alike. Ex-Khalti, ex-Foodmandu. Coffee, second.
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