Butwal, March 19 -- There was a time when Butwal's gold and silver jewellery market was filled with Indian artisans, with only a few Nepali workers involved.

However, as local women have started learning the craft, the number of Indian artisans in the field has declined significantly.

One such artisan is Sabita BK from Buddhanagar in Butwal-6. She skilfully balances her household responsibilities in the mornings and evenings while dedicating her day to melting gold and silver to make intricate designs.

It has been eight years since BK learned the art of jewellery. Despite her experience, she remains relatively unknown in the broader market. However, she has already designed and crafted pieces such as 'Panch Jali' and 'Koshe Ring', and ...