About
Born in the hidden valleys of Sikkim.
Bayul Demazong
The hidden land of the Himalayas, long linked with Sikkim.
A hidden, sacred land
The word Bayul (Beyul) comes from the Himalayan Buddhist idea of a hidden, sacred land: a place protected by nature, spirituality and time. Sikkim has long been linked with Bayul Demazong, the hidden land of the Himalayas.
That is the parallel we hold close. Bayul Creations is not only making crochet clothing. It is revealing the hidden stories of Sikkim, from a village nestled in its foothills.
How it began
In Chumbung Village, Pelling, West Sikkim, the COVID-19 lockdown stopped tourism, the lifeblood of our region. Hotels closed, and many women who worked in hospitality suddenly had no work and no income.
Phuntshok Ongmoo Bhutia had just finished her Master's degree in Delhi and come home. Inspired by the knitting and crochet passed down through generations, she saw a way to turn old craft skills into new livelihoods. She began working with local women to make crochet tote bags and shared them on social media. The response from across India was overwhelming, and a small project became a movement.
Mostly from Chumbung and nearby villages.
Many artisans have trained in crochet and knitwear under it.
The women behind every piece
Bayul began with 3 women. Today about 20 artisans, mostly from Chumbung and nearby villages, crochet and knit from their own homes. That means steady, year-round work beyond tourism, on their own time and terms. Many have grown through structured training in crochet and knitwear under the MSME-RAMP scheme, and with it their skills, confidence and income stability.
Each piece carries their skill, patience and care. That is why no two feel quite the same.
The woman in our logo
Our logo shows a graceful woman holding the map of Sikkim, crowned with flowers and surrounded by leaves.
She stands for pride, heritage and resilience, and for the women whose strength and artistry weave the story of Sikkim into every piece.
It is a reminder that within each stitch lies the power to uplift, inspire and preserve.
What we stand for
Keeping Himalayan craft alive
In a fast, mass-produced world, through slow, sustainable, handmade work.
Empowering women
With livelihoods, confidence and financial independence.
Building community
Rooted in craftsmanship, resilience and mutual support.
Creating opportunity
In remote places, so that talent can stay and grow at home.