About

Kokroma is a Kathmandu-based social enterprise dedicated to reviving traditional Nepali infant clothing and indigenous baby care knowledge. Blending authentic heritage with a contemporary design aesthetic, their signature product is the Kokro Basket—a handwoven cane and bamboo maternity pack inspired by the Finnish Baby Box. This versatile basket serves as a safe crib and comes complete with bedding, a mustard seed pillow, newborn clothing, toys, and essential care supplies. Committed to ethical production, Kokroma uses high-quality cotton woven by inmates in state prisons, providing them with valuable skills and an income to support their families. The garments are crafted by women tailors who receive fair trade pay and flexible working conditions. Emphasizing a zero-waste philosophy, Kokroma recycles fabric scraps into cushions and pillows. Additionally, the company actively supports its local community by providing free maternity packs and face masks to new mothers in need.

Zero Waste Organic Cotton Social Enterprise Circular Economy Women Empowerment

Rewati Gurung

CEO

Operating since 2018

Impact

Eco-system

Cities and Towns

Villages

Industries

Sectors

Ethical Fashion

Circular Economy and Waste Reduction

Handicraft & Artisan Products

Social Enterprise

Products & services

A Kathmandu social enterprise creating traditional Nepali baby clothing while empowering marginalized women and prisoners.

The Traditional Nepali Craftsmanship and Ethical Zero Waste Production Methodology Implemented by Kokroma In Kathmandu

Method and Technique of Kokroma are:

Prison-Based Cotton Weaving Integration: The company utilizes a unique sourcing method by partnering with local state prisons, where inmates use manual weaving techniques to produce high-quality, durable cotton fabric that forms the foundation of all Kokroma infant garments.
Traditional Kokro Basket Handweaving: Kokroma employs indigenous craft techniques to manufacture their maternity packs, collaborating with local artisans who handweave sustainable cane and bamboo into sturdy, breathable cribs that are safe for newborn sleeping.
Zero-Waste Fabric Scrap Upcycling: The tailoring team utilizes a rigorous material recovery method, collecting every unused textile off-cut generated during the pattern cutting phase and repurposing the scraps as soft stuffing for baby cushions and pillows.
Mustard Seed Pillow Fabrication: They employ a traditional Nepali wellness technique by crafting specialized infant headrests filled with natural mustard seeds, a method historically used to gently shape a newborn's head and improve blood circulation.
Decentralized and Flexible Tailoring: Kokroma utilizes an inclusive human resources method by allowing marginalized women tailors to work under flexible arrangements, ensuring high-quality garment construction without compromising their ability to manage domestic responsibilities.
Philanthropic Maternity Pack Distribution: The organization employs a community-integrated outreach method, working alongside local healthcare partners to identify new mothers in need and distributing fully stocked Kokro baskets to ensure safe and healthy early childhood development.