Thomas Kelly first came to Nepal in 1978 as a Peace Corps Volunteer, and has since become a photo-activist, documenting the struggles of marginalized people and disappearing cultural traditions all over the world. His work has appeared in publications worldwide, including the New York Times, Time, Newsweek, and National Geographic. He currently represents Hinduism Today and runs the travel company Wild Earth Journeys, with his wife, writer and anthropologist Carroll Dunham.

Claire Burkert was born in the United States, but has lived in Asia for nearly three decades. She is the founder of the Janakpur Women’s Development Center, an NGO run by female artists in southern Nepal. She has worked with artisans in Nepal, Vietnam, Myanmar, Tibet, and the Gaza Strip to preserve and promote indigenous crafts. Her publications have focused on the traditional art, craft, and dress of Asia.