Palpa, Nov. 10 -- Fine, soft, and colourful with a unique geometric pattern, the traditional hand-spun fabric known as Dhaka continues to hold a special place in Nepal's cultural and changing fashion landscape.

Originating from the western Nepali district of Palpa, this centuries-old textile, famously called Palpali Dhaka, has retained its charm even amid changing fashion trends.

"It is hand-woven, and the price differs from that of the other clothes, which also pushes up the price. For carrying distinct qualities, the demands are high in the market," Manoj Raj Sharma Poudyal, an entrepreneur in Tansen, Palpa, told ANI.

Although Dhaka is also produced in Terhathum, Palpa is widely recognised as the capital of this traditional textile a...