Home Institution
The George Washington University
Publication Date
Fall 2011
Abstract
The Tibetan carpet industry of Nepal, once one of the country's leading exports, is quickly becoming unprofitable and uncompetitive compared to regional competitors. This is a trend that started over a decade ago, but requires renewed focus due to current alarming trends. My objective was to uncover why carpet manufacturers in Nepal are suffering from a decline in sales, and what separates the manufacturers who are still in business from those who are not. I stayed in the community of Boudha, where most of the carpet business owners live or work, and conducted interviews and electronic written correspondences with several business owners. I also conducted thorough research of written material, including contemporary news publications, scholarly journals, and books.
Disciplines
Entrepreneurial and Small Business Operations | Work, Economy and Organizations
Recommended Citation
Becker, Dustin, "Tattered: Why the Tibetan Carpet Industry of Nepal Is Declining, and How To Mend It" (2011). Independent Study Project (ISP) Collection. 1235.
https://digitalcollections.sit.edu/isp_collection/1235
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Entrepreneurial and Small Business Operations Commons, Work, Economy and Organizations Commons
Program Name
Nepal: Tibetan and Himalayan Peoples