Theme: Nepali handicrafts and craftmanship
Inspiration: Traditional Artisans Craftmanship
Design name: MRIDVIKA – “Born from the Earth”
Model: Nabina Dongol
Designing team: Shreedip Maharjan, Monika Bishwokarma, Prisha Joshi, Sarina Shahi, Anuj Nagarkoti, Anima Shrestha, Sneha Tamrakar, Shahil Lawati, Alaska Karki, and Suchitra Tamang
“Mridvika” is more than a garment—it is a tribute to Nepal’s artisanal spirit, cultural empowerment, and heritage. Featuring a sculpted bamboo bodice shaped like a butterfly, it symbolizes liberation and the evolution of traditional craftsmanship. The voluminous skirt, adorned with coiled jute rope, represents strength, continuity, and unity. A kharpan-inspired headpiece reflects balance between tradition and innovation. Gold shimmer accents and braided jute rope in the hairstyle enhance its earthy elegance. Seamlessly merging past and future, nature and design, “Mridvika” embodies the resilience and artistry of Nepal, redefining heritage through sustainable, high-fashion craftsmanship.