Butter Lamps in Nepal
Butter Lamps (or Butter Candles) are something you may see regularly at many temples and homes in Nepal. "The light from the flame of a butter candle symbolizes the wisdom of the…
Read moreTag
Nepal
Inspirational Buddha Quotes for Meditation
Buddhism in Nepal There are many wonderful buddhist sites in Nepal, and many were damaged by the earthquake in 2015. Rebuilding efforts continue. Thank you for supporting our handmade products helping the…
Read more
Indigo Colored Lokta Paper for Crafts & Printing
Lokta Printer and Craft Paper with Indigo Natural Indigo is a dye used for centuries to create a variety of beautiful blues. Now, it's a part of our Handmade Lokta Printer Paper…
Read more
4 Little-Known Facts about Tigers
In honor of the majestic tiger's comeback, here are 4 Fun Facts about Tigers. 1. Tigers Have Round Pupils Ever wonder why the stare of a tiger is so entrancing? Tigers have…
Read more
3 Reasons to Keep an Adventure Journal
Sometimes, let's face it, you just need to go on an adventure. But in today's Insta-culture, Instagram, instant-replay, and instant meals, there's an allure that calls to tens of thousands, maybe hundreds…
Read more
The Two Different Sides of Lokta Paper
Lokta Paper has two different sides. Literally. One of the sides is smooth, while the other side of the same sheet is more rough and natural looking. It all goes back to…
Read more
Go with your Heart
“Wherever you go, go with all your heart.” -Confucius Take a journey, but remember to bring your heart and mind along. Today's ever-connected world can leave us actually disconnected from the things…
Read more
Introducing the Nepali Pathfinder Journal
“Over every mountain there is a path, although it may not be seen from the valley.” -Theodore Roethke Introducing Nepali Pathfinder Leather Journal The Nepali Pathfinder Leather Journal is handmade in Nepal…
Read more
Introducing the Nepali Trekker Tiger Stripe Journal
Tigers Roam Nepal You might not guess so since one might think of the snowy peaked mountains like Mount Everest that grace Nepal, but the country is indeed home to between 163–253…
Read more
Father's Day Gift Ideas for 2016 + Giveaway
View our Father's Day Gift Ideas and a Giveaway. Gift Ideas for the Explorer The Everest Explorer Journal is rugged, tough, and perfect for any adventure. It comes in four different sizes…
Read more
Gifts for Dad
This Father's Day, Give a Handmade Treasure. Featured in the image above are three of our customer favorite journals. Everest Explorer Leather Journal The Everest Explorer Journal comes from the Himalayas, made…
Read more
The Himalayan Singing Bowl
Have you ever made a bowl sing? A Tibetan Singing Bowl, also called a Himalayan Bowl (most of them are made in Nepal), creates a rich tone when tapped with the mallet…
Read more