Pachamama Limited

Pachamama began in 1990 when David and Cathy started trading the beautiful handicrafts they encountered while travelling in the Andean Mountains of South America. Pachamama started very small with a market stall and grew via more stalls, festivals, events and a shop.

Following our success fellow traders wanted to sell our lovely 100% wool knitwear too and so our wholesale business evolved. In 1996 we started fairly trading handmade wool clothing, accessories and homeware made in Nepal.

Since those early days we have developed strong and sustainable relationships with our suppliers who are small family run businesses. We have been loyal to our original philosophy on fair trade, ensuring continuous and solid economic and social growth for many talented knitters and artisans and all the people involved in production.

There have been many challenges along the way, worst of all the 2015 earthquake in Nepal which affected many of our knitters and suppliers on top of the challenges of everyday life they face. We have weathered recessions and of course the pandemic, which was tough for our shop customers and producer groups too, although our knitters were extra busy as they had more time during lockdowns and were often the sole earner in the family.

Our knitwear is 100% wool on the outside and so is great value for the warmth this brings. We believe in slow fashion and each item is created with care and is made to be worn for years to come.

Despite the seasonal nature of our business Pachamama is committed to providing year-round orders for our knitters, ensuring them a regular and reliable income.

Charities we support – Right4Children, Net4kids and WWF-UK.