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Dhankuta Sisters
For tablecloths, cushion covers and the like, made of woven dhaka cloth from eastern Nepal.
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Dhukuti
Dhukuti has a wide range cloth, batiks, bags and even Christmas decorations, produced by over 1200 low-income women.
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Jawlakhel Handicraft Centre
The Jawlakhel Handicraft Centre , established in 1960, is a large cooperative workshop where you can watch the carpet-making process, as well as check out the centre's showrooms (with marked prices). It's opposite a Tibetan monastery.
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Kumbeshwar Technical School
Near the Kumbeshwar Temple, the Kumbeshwar Technical School provides Patan's lowest castes with skills; they produce locally made carpets, jumpers and woodwork direct to the consumer. The small showroom is on the ground floor of the school, down a short alley to the right of the school entrance.
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Mahaguthi, Durbar Sq
One of the best of the 'crafts with a conscience' is Mahaguthi, which was established with the help of Oxfam. It has three shops and sells a wide range of crafts produced by thousands of people across Nepal. It's a one-stop shop for beautiful hand-woven dhaka weavings, Nepali paper, pottery, block prints, woven bamboo, pashminas, woodcrafts, jewellery, knitwear, embroidery and Mithila paintings. The main showroom is in Kopundol.
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Mahaguthi, Kopundol
One of the best of the 'crafts with a conscience' is Mahaguthi, which was established with the help of Oxfam. It has three shops and sells a wide range of crafts produced by thousands of people across Nepal. It's a one-stop shop for beautiful hand-woven dhaka weavings, Nepali paper, pottery, block prints, woven bamboo, pashminas, woodcrafts, jewellery, knitwear, embroidery and Mithila paintings.
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Namaste Supermarket
Namaste Supermarket, in the old Hotel Naryani building, is one of best in the city and an expat favourite.
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Patan Industrial Estate
Patan Industrial Estate , in the south of Patan, doesn't sound like a very promising place to shop for handicrafts but it does boast a number of handicraft factory-cum-showrooms. While these places are definitely aimed at the group tourist, there is nothing to stop individuals having a wander around. Generally there is no pressure to buy and you can often see craftspeople at work. The crafts include carpets, woodwork and metalwork.
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Woodcarving Studio
Artist Lee Birch's studio displays some of the best carvings in the valley, made on site by Newar woodcarvers. Prices are generally high, but so is the quality. It's best to call ahead.
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