Thimi, a traditional Nepalese village near Kathmandu, relies on pottery, mask-making, and farming for livelihood. Potters create their wares on manual wheels in the village streets, firing them in open kilns. The rise of inexpensive machine-made pottery has made it challenging to sell handcrafted goods, prompting villagers to explore furniture-making and other employment opportunities. Farmers cultivate vegetables and rice in the fertile soil, transporting their produce to Kathmandu markets or selling to hotels.