Patan Shopping

  1. Dhankuta Sisters

    For tablecloths, cushion covers and the like, made of woven dhaka cloth from eastern Nepal.

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  2. Dhukuti

    Dhukuti has a wide range cloth, batiks, bags and even Christmas decorations, produced by over 1200 low-income women.

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  3. 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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  4. 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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  5. 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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  7. 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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  8. 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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  9. 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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  10. Sana Hastakala

    Sana Hastakala sells paper and batiks.

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  11. 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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