Burning Heart reconnects people to nature through mindful craftsmanship and timeless design. Designed in the U.S. and handcrafted in Nepal, each piece is made using traditional weaving and natural dyeing techniques rooted in local heritage. Nepali artisans transform plant roots and forest fibers into rich, earthy hues — no synthetic dyes, no shortcuts. Every garment reflects care, authenticity, and a deep respect for both maker and material. With simple, comfortable silhouettes and naturally evolving colors, Burning Heart’s clothing embodies sustainable living and the beauty of the human touch. Each piece is created responsibly, celebrating the harmony between nature, craft, and everyday wear.
Burning Heart
Burning Heart reconnects people to nature through mindful craftsmanship and timeless design. Designed in the U.S. and handcrafted in Nepal, each piece is made using traditional weaving and natural dyeing techniques rooted in local heritage. Nepali artisans transform plant roots and forest fibers into rich, earthy hues — no synthetic dyes, no shortcuts. Every garment reflects care, authenticity, and a deep respect for both maker and material. With simple, comfortable silhouettes and naturally evolving colors, Burning Heart’s clothing embodies sustainable living and the beauty of the human touch. Each piece is created responsibly, celebrating the harmony between nature, craft, and everyday wear.
Transparency
- Burning Heart imports GOTS certified organic cotton from India. Check out our guide to certifications to learn more about GOTS.
- Some of their fibers are sourced in Nepal.
- Burning Heart operates a workshop in Bhaktapur, Nepal where all of their production takes place, except for dying.
- Burning heart has a partnership with a group of women up in the mountains above Kathmandu, who provide their natural dying.
- Check out the full cycle of how they make their products by watching this video on their website, from raw material to garment.
- Burning Heart can improve Transparency by making a code of conduct available on their website and providing the names and the number of workers within their facility in Nepal.
Fair Labor
- Burning Heart emphasizes fair wages for local workers and decent salaries as a reflection of employee value, demonstrating an effort to support their workforce.
- A key area for improvement is sharing more data on fair labor practices, including working conditions and wage structures, to enhance transparency.
Sustainably Made
- The raw material used to produce the clothes is organic.
- Burning Heart uses natural dyes to avoid toxic dyeing processes. This is better for your skin and also means no toxic wastewater.
- Burning Heart has less energy intensive production processes, such as handweaving in Nepal.
- This is a slow fashion brand committed to natural processes. They make clothes in small batches of ~1,000 pieces per year.
