After Covid, clothing store makes a comeback

With her wedding day approaching, area resident Namrata Pokhrel was shopping for items for her ceremony at Awesome Collection on a recent day. 

“They are very welcoming and willing to work with customers,” Pokhrel said. 

Motivated by the community’s needs and his passion for owning a business, Narad Rimal opened Awesome Collection in 2018. 

“We received very good feedback from our customers,” Rimal said.

Because of Covid, Rimal had to shut down for three months. Once he opened back up to the public, customers came flooding in, he said.

“We value helping our customers and welcome individuals of many shapes and sizes,” Rimal said. 

Some of the items they offer are saris, a long piece of intricate fabric that is draped around the body; lehenga, a three-piece set with an ankle-length skirt, blouse, and shawl; daura suruwal; and dhaka topi, a hat worn by men as a symbol of Nepali nationality. They also sell jewelry such as churas, which are bracelets; jhumkas, which are earrings; and other items. 

“The majority of our clothes are customizable and are of good quality shipped from Nepal and India,” Rimal said. 

Rimal always wanted to open his own business but was never sure what kind it should be. When people came to him asking for more clothing that represented their culture, he got the inspiration to open Awesome Collection. 

Rimal has high hopes for the business, aspiring to open more shops in cities throughout the world.