Nepal Arts & Crafts
The journal

Stories from the workshop

How the things we sell are actually made, how to look after them, and the people in Kathmandu who make them.

phurba-dagger
30 August 2026

Phurba Dagger

This gold-plated copper Himalayan crystal Mahakala phurba dagger is a breathtaking ritual artifact, rich in cultural and spiritual significance. Its elaborate design features mythological elements and intricate carvings, making it a unique, impactful piece that invites discussion and appreciation for ancient craftsmanship and traditions.

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How a Tibetan singing bowl is made
CraftSinging bowls·18 July 2026

How a Tibetan singing bowl is made

Seven metals, a coal fire and about a thousand hammer blows. A look at how our bowls are shaped by hand in a Patan workshop.

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Caring for your yak wool shawl
Care guideShawls·11 July 2026

Caring for your yak wool shawl

Yak wool gets softer with age if you let it. Wash it rarely, dry it flat, and keep it away from the one thing that actually ruins it.

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Meet the artisans behind our leather bags
ArtisansBags·29 June 2026

Meet the artisans behind our leather bags

Our bags come from a handful of small workshops around Kathmandu, not a factory. Here is who makes them, and why we buy this way.

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