Kathmandu, April 13 -- Demand for locally manufactured leather goods has swelled due to the improved quality of domestic products, said traders. Made-in-Nepal jackets, bags, wallets, belts and accessories are the largest selling items among leather goods. As per manufacturers, demand has also gone up because local factories are producing customised products.

The number of domestic manufacturers has also increased with the rise in sales of local products, said traders. Rhino Nepal Leather Craft, Latido Leathers and Human Fit Craft are among the brands that have gained a large share of both local and foreign markets.

Bilal Ahemad Shah, managing director of Latido Leathers, said people were switching from low quality foreign brands to tren...