Shopping in Nepal
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Authentic Himalayan Textiles
Authentic Himalayan Textiles 'From exile to textiles' could be the slogan in this stylish showroom, which specialises in antique striped Tibetan aprons, known as pangden, that have been collected from across the Himalaya (each region has its own characteristic design). Older pieces are used to create stylish patchwork wall hangings, cushion covers and bags, and any spare threads are rewoven into carpets.
Even the carpet dust is reused in paper production! Products aren't cheap but you can be sure that only traditional vegetable dyes have been used.
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New Tibet Book Store
The best collection of Tibet-related titles but few discounts.
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Dhukuti
Dhukuti sells an interesting selection of arts and crafts produced by village cooperatives around Nepal, and prices are fixed.
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Aroma Garden
As the name suggests, this is Thamel’s sweetest-smelling shop. It’s a good one-stop shop for incense, essential oils, soaps and almost anything else that smells great.
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