Historical background of artisans:I visited Nepalese and Tibetan jewelry and beads artisans in Nepal in March 2007. The artisans are very skilled; their skill has been passed down from their forefathers....
What are Sherpa Coral Beads? Sherpa coral beads are actually traded grass beads from China and India. These beads are named after the ethnic people "Sherpas" who live in Himalayas of Nepal. This necklace is...
These beads are named after the tribal people of Northeast India (who live in Nagaland and also Burma). They are called Nagas. Nagas love conch shells and they have been wearing beads and jewelry for many...
Traditionally, yak bone prayer beads were made of the bones of Yaks (Himalayan cattle) and inlaid with genuine turquoise and coral. These days, these prayer beads are made of recycled water buffalo bones....
The scientific name of conch shells (also known as Chank shells) are Turbinella Pyrem. They are usually grown in 50 gms to 1.5 kgs in weight. They are harvested from along the sea cost of India and Pakistan....
According to the Buddhism, the mantra (prayer) "Om Mani Padme Hum"literally translates as "hail to the jewel in the lotus". It is the sacred Sanskrit prayer in Tibetan Buddhism. Recitation of this mantra...
I did some research on how Nepalese art and artists have influenced Tibetan culture. In the 13th century, objects of Nepalese art could be found in Tibet and even beyond in areas under the Chinese emperor....