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Hempmandu is a sustainable lifestyle brand inspired by the Himalayan traditions of natural living. We design modern products made from 100% hemp while promoting wellness, sustainability, and conscious living.
Hemp is one of the most sustainable and versatile plants on Earth. Hemp has supported human communities for thousands of years and now represents a powerful solution for the future of sustainable materials.
Hempmandu draws inspiration from the mountain cultures and traditions of Nepal where hemp has historically been used for clothing, rope, food, and natural remedies.
The Himalayas represent resilience, purity, and harmony with nature — values that guide the brand.
Understanding hemp beyond the fabric.
Hempmandu Education Program
Hempmandu Education is a structured learning initiative designed to remove stigma, build awareness, and promote conscious choices around hemp textiles and sustainable living.
What the program covers:
The fundamentals of hemp as a natural, non-intoxicating textile fiber
Environmental, performance, and health benefits of hemp fabrics
Clear comparisons between hemp and conventional materials
Modern hemp blends and their real-world applications
Cultural roots, wellbeing, and the future of hemp in responsible fashion
This program reflects Hempmandu’s belief that true sustainability begins with education.
About Hempmandu – Ethical Fabrics & Sustainable Solutions
Meet the Founder – Subash Ghimire (Sebastian)
Hempmandu is more than a brand — it’s a movement celebrating heritage, artisan craftsmanship, mental health advocacy, and sustainable fashion. Founded by Subash Ghimire, a mental health advocate and Smart Recovery facilitator, Hempmandu fuses artisan craftsmanship, fashion design, and eco-conscious production to create garments that are functional, stylish, and meaningful.
Growing up in Nepal, Subash experienced the spiritual and healing properties of cannabis, intertwined with meditation, devotion to Lord Shiva, and traditional craft practices. After surviving trauma and PTSD, Subash found balance through art, painting, textile design, and cannabis, inspiring the creation of Hempmandu — a brand where sustainable fabrics, artisan techniques, and fashion-forward design converge.
Kathmandu: The Hippie Trail Legacy
In the 1960s–70s, Kathmandu became the heart of the global hippie movement, a sanctuary for seekers of spirituality, peace, and alternative lifestyles. Cannabis and hemp were central — used in meditation, textile crafts, and daily life.
Hemp has been part of Nepalese culture for centuries — from woven fabrics, artisanal textiles, ropes, handcrafted garments, to durable clothing. Hempmandu revives this tradition, combining artisan weaving, handcrafted textiles, and fashion design to honor Himalayan heritage.
Functional lifestyle essentials including bags, wallets, and small goods. Thoughtfully designed using hemp for strength, sustainability, and timeless appeal.
Hats and caps made from sustainable hemp fabric. Lightweight, breathable, and built for daily wear while maintaining a natural, earthy aesthetic.
Our Mission
Create artisan, sustainable garments that honor Himalayan heritage, empower local artisans, and advocate for mental health and environmental responsibility
Our Vision
Hempmandu is more than a fashion brand.
It is a movement toward sustainable living and holistic wellbeing.
Our fabrics are currently sourced from Himalayan Country Nepal, 🇳🇵 Mount Everest Top of the worlds having their own factories. Some of the organic cotton in the blended fabrics originate from both Turkey and India. The hemp is grown on farms in Eastern Europe and in the middle or north of China in the Henan, Shanxi, Gansu, Heilongjiang provinces. Some fabric items, such as our tea towels are made here in Australia.
As part of our ongoing efforts to provide you with the highest quality sustainable and ethically produced fabrics, we’re always investigating new options.
Our fabrics listed to contain organic product are fully GOTS certified, and copies of certificates may be requested by customers upon purchasing our product.
Hemp is an environmentally friendly crop which requires no pesticides or herbicides when grown, therefore producing “organic” and environmentally friendly products. Most hemp producers do not go to the effort of certifying their hemp product – with the exception of those used for food.
100% hemp fabrics are considered “organic” however hemp blends may not, unless blended with, for example, organic cotton.
Hemp is among the earth’s primary renewable resources!
Hemp is an excellent rotation crop: it crowds out weeds and its deep tap roots break up hard soils. It enriches soil and prevents erosion. One acre of hemp can produce as much usable fiber as 4 acres of trees or 2 acres of cotton.
Hemp fabric also requires fewer chemicals than cotton and is stronger and longer lasting. Cotton also has a drinking problem….it requires extensive water supplies! Hemp requires less water than cotton and grows in a wide variety of climates. Hemp also doesn’t require the huge amounts of herbicides and pesticides and fertilizers that cotton does.
