Handcrafting in the old Himalayan Kingdom of Patan

Visitors to this area and customers who move away want to know if they can purchase on-line.  Yes you can!  We have redesigned our website using an easier to navigate format.  We are including items in the on-line store that will be exclusive to the site and not available in our bricks and mortar store.   On this site we offer items that will enhance your calmness and sense of well being.  We specialize in traditional items used in daily life in the Himalayan region and interior decor, as well as sterling silver jewelry.  Our items follow the time-honored tradition of being completely hand crafted using traditional methods and tools.  Handcrafted items are special in that they carry the energy and spirit of the artisan.  The artisans who create our products carry on family lineages of metal crafting, wood working, weaving, and painting.  They are literally brought up at the knees of the masters who are their grandfather, uncles and father.  Slowly, the child and the craft are nurtured and brought to fruition.  As in our store, on our e-commerce site,  besides selecting only the finest quality items, we choose items that are authentic in their composition.  That means that design is not sacrificed over labor and cost.  Too often, tradition and the true meaning of the item is lost in design changes that are cost cutting measures.  Culture is also lost by well meaning people who  demand design changes because they “just happen to like it better this way.”  Enduring traditions and designs are what we believe to be the true spirit of traditional artisans and traditional craftsmanship.  By demanding quality and authenticity we hope that the artisans will be able to endure in this fast changing world.  We strive to bring this spirit to you, your home and your environment.  We hope you enjoy perusing the site!