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Sustainable fashion in Uttarakhand is rooted in local fibers, handloom traditions and women-led livelihoods. Learn how Kartavya Karma is changing eco-friendly fashion from the Himalayas.

The future of sustainable fashion  does not lie in factories or fast trends—it lies in local fibers , traditional knowledge, and community-driven practices. In the Himalayan village of Kasar Devi , a quiet but powerful movement is redefining fashion using hemp fiber, nettle fiber, and bhimal fiber —materials deeply rooted in the ecology and culture of the mountains. At the heart of this movement is Kartavya Karma , a women-led initiative based in Almora , working to revive lo