FRIENDS  OF  NAARI

Many people have helped foster the success of Himalayan Naari. In particular, long term volunteers have made tremendous contributions to the organization.

 Norah Gaughan has generously designed our recent Naari product lines. As a renown international designer, author and editor of Vogue Knitting, she brings incredible design skills to our Naari team. Norah has created our cable knits, using some of the techniques she describes in her book “Knitted Cable Sourcebook”. In her brilliance, she has also creatively adapted the traditional Aipan painting of the Kumaon region and turned their rich designs into exciting and fun hats and cowls.

The multi-media artist, Marina Powdermaker, generously left a legacy to Himalayan Naari that has enabled us to start our on-line store.  As a sister artist, Marina recognized the talent of the Naari artisans and committed to supporting their efforts.

Amanda Novotney, Danielle Dacus  and Julia Olsen served as interns for Himalayan Naari in our early years.  These dedicated young women spent months in Chakouri setting up the  program, training the leaders and working on product development. In addition, they led the Nutrition Initiative – founding Healthy HIC and coordinating the research and follow-up.