Team Lead • Natural Dyeing Unit
Vineeta Upreti
Vineeta Upreti came to Choukori hoping to build a better future for her son. At Himalayan Naari, she found more than work — she found confidence, community, and purpose.
Today, she works in the natural dyeing unit, where Lofty Peaks Yarn’s are dyed in beautiful colors. The process takes patience and care, sometimes 3–4 days for a single wool ball.
Over the years, Vineeta has grown not only as an artisan but also as a woman who now dreams bigger for herself and her family.
Natural Dyeing Artisan
Neha Mehta
Neha Mehta, a mother of two, moved to Choukori to educate her children. After hearing about Himalayan Naari from local women, she joined the natural dyeing unit and became part of a close-knit community of artisans.
Today, her work helps support her family while also giving her confidence, independence, and a strong sense of purpose.
Through Himalayan Naari, she can contribute financially to her household and has gained the courage to dream bigger for herself and her children.
Natural Dyeing Artisan
Ambika
After the loss of her husband, Ambika moved to Choukori with the hope of creating a better life for her two daughters. Joining Himalayan Naari gave her a fresh start and a supportive community of women artisans.
Today, as a single parent, she supports her family while continuing to grow in confidence through her work as a natural dyer with Lofty Peaks Yarn.
Master Dyer
Deepika Khati
Deepika Khati moved to Choukori to educate her children. Through her work at Himalayan Naari, she found more than employment in dyeing and stitching — she discovered confidence, independence, and a strong community of women artisans.
Over the years, Deepika has become our go-to expert for natural dyeing questions and creative solutions. What began as a way to support her family has grown into a journey of growth.
Today, she contributes to her household with pride and continues to inspire the women around her.
US Based Director of Lofty Peaks Yarns
Manvee Vaid
Manvee Vaid is a social entrepreneur, artisan advocate, and board member of Himalayan Education Foundation. She is the founder of TerraKlay, a purpose-driven enterprise working with global artisan communities.
Through her work, Manvee has spent over a decade building sustainable market access for rural artisans while preserving traditional craftsmanship.
She has played a key leadership role in the creation and growth of Lofty Peaks Yarn, a community-based initiative that brings naturally dyed, hand-crafted wool products to global markets.
A visual thinker and hands-on collaborator, Manvee thrives on working directly with artisan groups to understand their strengths and co-create.
