Phulbari, LLC™ was born in the fall of 2003...but the idea of it has been building for much longer.

Even before Rajeev and Karen Karki met or married, Nepal was a place near to their hearts. Rajeev was born and raised in Nepal, and Karen spent time there on mulitple trips after college. Though living in Indiana, Nepal was never far from Rajeev and Karen's thoughts. As the difficulties in Nepal continued to grow, they searched for a way that they could be involved - even in a small way - in helping its people. Through months of dreaming and brainstorming, the idea of Phulbari came to be.

Phulbari™ was designed to be a marketplace where unique items from diverse cultures would be offered. As these products are sold, Phulbari™ seeks to aid in bettering the lives of the men and women who produce the goods, offering fair wages and opportunities for self sufficiency. Phulbari™ began in Nepal, but Rajeev and Karen hope it will continue to expand into other regions, offering opportunities to the poor around the world.

Phulbari means "garden" in the Nepali language, and that is what Karen and Rajeev hope it will truly be. A beautiful garden is formed by each different plant and flower that adds its unique characteristics there. In the same way, it is our hope that Phulbari™ will be a beautiful collection of diverse cultures that enrich our world and demonstrate the handiwork of our Creator.