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Ang Dolma Sherpa

Head-and-shoulders studio portrait of a woman with shoulder-length dark hair, wearing a dark turtleneck and small stud earring, neutral expression on a white background.

Ang Dolma Sherpa is an environmental advocate and culturally engaged social entrepreneur dedicated to aligning Himalayan spiritual practices and sustainability. She is the founder of Utpala Craft, a manufacturer of biodegradable khata and biodegradable lungta, established after winning the Greenovation Award in Idea Studio Nepal 2019. Her work addresses the growing impact of synthetic offerings in Himalayan sacred spaces, inspiring communities to return to meaningful and earth-friendly practices. 

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Collage of a person at a vintage sewing machine with flowing white fabric carrying a tiny walker, cotton plants, scissors, and the text “Take MINDFUL ACTION.”
Ang Dolma Sherpa: Protectors All Around Us
A social entrepreneur creates eco-friendly prayer flags and khata scarves while empowering local women
Contemporary Himalayan LifePersonal PerspectivesActivismMagazine

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