We spent a lot of our trip to Nepal hunting around the shops in Kathmandu, Thamel, Boudha, Bhaktapur and Patan. We bought thangkas, mala beads, old Tibetan beads, cool bracelets and fabrics. Most of the things we bought are being packed up right now and will be here in the US in 3-4 weeks. I love meeting with the artisans that create our dharmashop items. So much love and care are put into the products we sell. Buying products from 3 and 4th generation crafts people means we are helping to support a family tradition. Haggling with merchants in the street is also a great deal of fun. Each merchant has a pitch and the haggling process is done with a smile and no ill will. We are always on the lookout for unusual products and his time we found some great onces.
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