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Halloween represents the soul of dead. Halloween is a yearly celebration which is celebrated on various countries on the day of 31st October. This day is also regarded as the eve of the western christian festival of Hallows Day. It initiates the time in the liturgical year dedicated in the memory of dead including saints, martyrs and faithful departed believers. Within Allhallowtide, the traditional focus of all Hallow’s Eve resolves around the theme of using “humor and ridicule to confront the power of death.” Resource Wikipedia

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Nepali Unique Hand Knitted Shoe

What do you think about this Nepali shoe? The intricate design which is hand pleated, made up of straw (recycled material) which makes it eco-friendly, isn’t it fabulous? I first saw it at the Nepalese craft store that promotes ethnic handmade products from Nepal the Himalayan country where the highest mountain the Everest resides. Rich in craftsmanship and local raw material used and is a handmade product, I was really impressed. I bow to his idea, the hard work and dedication showed to make this ethnic piece of art.

It made me curious to think that even in this automated world, how people manage to work so hard and make such beautiful work of art. I remember the day, my internet connection was off; I was so impatient to wait for the issue to be resolved I wanted it to be solved in just a click. I compare my impatience to the endurance and dedication of the artist who made this product. I wonder how much devotion and hard work the artist would have delivered to accomplish this product. This seems beyond my mind and my ability I admitted.

Nepal has been a culturally diverse country with different traditions and faith rich and popular for its handicraft products. This shoe was an ethnic Nepali shoe used by the Newari community; also used for the holy ceremony, it is regarded to be very pure due to the material used to craft it. This shoe is completely handed pleated and made up of dry straw. Generally, it takes one whole day and lots of dedication and requires experienced hands for this shoe to be completed. In the countryside of Nepal women of indigenous societies are being considered as most productive for such hand-knitted products and such handmade products have played a vital role in economic development in Nepal.

The process involves the collection of rice straw they are and dried up, then a light spray of water is sprayed on it, to prevent breakage during the knitting process once it is done then it goes to the knitting process done usually by females of Nepal. As you can see in the image different designs and furnishing are given. This shoe is an Eco-friendly Craft, easy to wear, and comfortable to use. According to the Hindu religion, the god Shiva used to wear this shoe and now it’s been a tradition of using this shoe during the holy ceremony and in pilgrims. Definitely, you’ve admired the uniqueness and authenticity of this product because they worth it. Isn’t it? Buy now.

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The word ‘handicraft’ generally refers to the art of making craft. Nepal is a multi-cultural country with vast diversity in itself. Nepal is a place where we can find different culture and religion within a certain distance over a place according to the caste system.

The evolution of Nepalese handmade craft cannot be explained in precision. But can be traced back to the Stone Age. The history of artistic handicrafts only began during the 5th century (A.D), when different religions began to form their bases among the people of Nepal. The cultural-religious category (community) in Nepal is divided on the basis of work i.e. Brahmins (Priest), Kshatriyas(warriors and rulers), Vaisyas(skilled traders, merchants, and minor officials), Sudras(unskilled workers), and Pariah(“Harijans” which are also known as “children of God” and outcastes, “untouchables”). So, we can see lots of verities on handicrafts according to the community. Thus, we see a lot of religious influence on Nepalese handicrafts which are Introduced by the Nordic Aryans, mixed with different groups of Mongolians, protected by Buddhist and Hindus concepts adapted to the taste of the market.

The above figure represents the statue of Vajrasattva which is one of the antique crafts of Nepal. Vajrasattva is traditionally viewed as the second patriarch, the first being Vairocana Buddha himself. Vajrasattva is used in the Ngondro, or preliminary practices, in order to purify the mind’s defilements, prior to undertaking more advanced tantric techniques.

Handicrafts reflect the pristine culture of the country. In the traditional period, the crafts are made on the stone and wood of the temple with religious values but now a day the crafts are not only made for temples. It has increased its value in decoration also, as for interior decoration as well as a gifting purpose. It is believed that the traditional statue spreads positive vibes to the surroundings. Which has also increases the import-export of handmade figurines internationally and increased even the economic values.

Nepali Handicrafts – All the tools in this picture have different traditional and religious values from different communities.

Last decade, handmade crafts were the major source of income for Nepal. A record shows that in the fiscal year 2013 2.07 billion Pashminas were exported; 4 billion garments and 6.075 billion worth of carpet were exported. Nepalese handicrafts are exported to U.S.A, Canada, Germany, Italy, France, U.K, Denmark, and many other countries. This clearly explains that the demand for Nepalese handicrafts is extremely high. Not even only statues, the production of pashmina, woolen, felt, silk, cotton, Dhaka Products, and hemp products have been facilitating many indigenous societies to make direct income. In the year 2013, handicraft covered 46% of total export and Rs 4.36 billion total handicrafts were exported.

With the further development in technology, the procedure of trading the crafts has also changed for example the handmade craft products are listed on the online store like us. From these portals, people can now easily get all the information about these products in detail and even can purchase with the facility of home delivery.

Antique Statues of Nepal

Antique resembles such things which have been preserved from the ancestor and now exists with its own value and authenticity. Nepal is rich in culture and tradition, and valleys are surrounded by traditional art. It takes centuries to master the art, those which are built a century before now manifest the real value of its essence.
From the small figurines to huge statues all manifest some kind of authenticity. Seeing a 2000 years old statue in Lumbini, one can be admired how rich has been Nepal in such a thing.

Popular Antique Statues of Nepal

Lumbini Statue of Maya Devi

At the birthplace of Buddha the founder of four noble truths, there is an antique statue of Maya Devi which was 2000 supposed to be years old. This statue was made through stone and it is believed that it is the most antique statue that has ever found in Nepal. Maya Devi was the mother of Buddha and this statue is located at Ashok pillar in Lumbini Nepal.

Pashupati Nath Temple

Pashupati Nath which is supposed to be the greatest temple of Hindu God Shiva resembles some of the antique artwork and sculptors of Nepal. The statue of lord shiva in this temple was supposed to be erected in 1697 A.D. However the temple was supposed to be built from 464 to 505 A.D and is surrounded by many antique figures of different lords.

Collectibles of Art Gallery

The National Museum of Nepal has some very antique artwork and sculptors. The Veenadharini Saraswati Statue which is supposed to be the artwork of the 12th century, the Buddha Statue made in the 9th century and a wooden sculpture of Nritya Devi is supposed to be the oldest yet statue of Nepal.

Hanuman Dhoka Statue of Hanuman

Hanuman Dhoka which was built in mid 16th century resembles some of the very antique statues and craftwork of 16th and 17th centuries artist. The Figures of Hanuman at the entrance of Hanuman Dhoka was erected in 1672 and the statue of Narsingha was developed somehow at the end of 17the century.

Boudhanath Stupa of Kathmandu

Boudha Nath which has been the destination of many Buddhist monks from around the world resembles the Buddha Stupa which was erected during the 5th century. In this Stupa, there is an antique statue that consists of five different figures of Lord Buddha.

Even modern sculptors have followed the traditional style and design while crafting the figures. Modern Artists have gone through the process of crafting such antique statues and they are preserving the traditional Nepali art. Sculptors have been successful in the charter ancestor’s art of crafting.

Gift has been a way to express your love and surge your friendship. Either it’s a birthday of your friend or marriage ceremony, you must take a gift with you. It’s not just only the way to fulfill your formality but it’s the way to express yourself and show off them how much you care about them. Gifting an action movie to a friend or person who loves to be silent wouldn’t make any senses. Rather your friend may think that you’ve not understand them. Choosing a best gift for your friend means understanding them and it seems always hard to select a gift. The way you should go is to give them such types of gift which may match their inner feeling and encourage them. You can choose different gift items like jewelry and handmade bags. Also you can choose from unique gift items.

Painting with custom quotes

Most People often love to see custom painting and great quotes attached on it, they want painting to be hanged on their dwelling room, above the Sofa and even in their office. To understand what types of painting and quotes you should gift, you must have better ideas about what types of topics a person would prefer to talk with you. If the person loves reading a classic novel then gifting a painting with quotes from Tolstoy book can be better. This will help manifest your concern of your friend better. If the person loves to read the poem then selecting admirable quotes from the text will help you. Most of the people are motivated through inner inspiration and inspirational quotes from legendary writers help them to do so.

Canvas art or Gallery wrap

 Often creative people prefer traditional and old fashioned but simple photography. In the past Picasso had painted on canvas to create amazing work of art, now you can give same feeling by putting your photos on canvas. Canvas printing gives oily looks and helps to demonstrate simplicity. Canvas gallery wrap has become one of the popular mainstream ways to present photos and you can utilize this to make a professional gift. Once a great writer Paulo Coelho has said in his novel “Happiness always reveals itself in the simple things” and most creative people prefer simple things instead of sophisticated one. Canvas art is the best way to give photos and images an artistic looks. Who doesn’t like to see their photos on artistic glimpse?

Handmade Items

 Handmade items will be the best things to give for creative people because handmade items also manifest creativity and passion of another person. What creative people love is the authenticity and dedication and handmade is that what reflects those. They will not be tired of examining artwork. Handmade items are mostly ethnic unique, preserve and demonstrate the artwork and reveal some extra fantasy. You can also gift ecofriendly crafts.

Photo Collage

Photo collage is the best way to transform own memories into realities. It’s better to gather unique photos which your friend doesn’t have and make a collage and gift him. Photo collage is the all in one set of admirable memories which makes anyone smile because it drifted us toward the memory of our past. Upon receiving such gift your friend definitely admire your genuine concern about them.

You can choose any you want but the most important things is whether you’re able to understand the feeling of a person to whom you’re going to gift. Your gift will reflect much more than the words from your lips can do. So better try to trace their inner feeling because most creative people love all things which reveal it silently. There is the quote “If you can’t listen my silence, you can’t understand my word”. So try to research what may be the best gift for your friend before choosing these alternatives.

For the more available artwork gift  please go through online photo framing, photo collage and canvas artwork, you can also select one from collections printed and framed art poster.

Decor Your Room With Handmade Eco-Friendly Crafts

The term “handmade” itself defines its meaning as made by own hand without use of any kind of machines .Due to the enhanced technology, now a days most of the things are made using the machines which increased the value of handmade product from zero level to the level one. Hence, eco-friendly handmade refers to those handmade products which uses the local resources as its materials and helps on right use of recycled things.

For the sake of the comfortability, there is use of lots of plastic materials which cannot even recycle and when we try to decompose it, it adversely affects our environment. Those gases and chemicals which reveals out after trying to dissolve it, it can causes the disease like cancers, skin diseases and many more. Therefore the eco-friendly products can help to balance the nature with its own atmosphere.

We can use such westage to make some artwork that helps our homes to decorate in such a way that reflects art and beauty. We can made outdoor decors using the broken flower pots, bottles, marbles, broken glasses, wires, Old Furniture Decoupage, Repurposing Old Drawers, Outdoor Decor: Repurposing Old Doors, Tabletop Water Gardens using old bowls and fresh flowers, etc. and similarly indoor decors like window wreath, Detergent bottles flowers vases, etc . There are some of the eco-friendly materials or products which can be made with the least resources available in nature.

Some of the indoor and outdoor eco-friendly home grown decors to see are below:

In this craft work, it is made with the waste material like the broken flower pot and natural floral plants with the little décor using wooden crafts. It shows how the wasted material can form the lovely and magical decors.

From the combination of recycled and biodegradable materials, and those unused material like the leaf and cover of the corn with the paper, we can transform it in to the beautiful fairy products as shown on the above decors product.The body is made out of recycled wood while the dress is of traditional Nepali rice paper and other decoration with the cover and leaf of corn.

It shows the tradition of Nepal with the particular society called newar society, showing the processes of making the beaten rice, which includes the earthen pots to fry the rice, wooden basket for the collection of rice, and wooden bowl and stick to beat the rice. This decor is made using the wood for the overall art and uses cotton clothes as the traditional dresses of the women from the newar society.

In this figure, the bowl consists of coffee beans with tea light. When the coffee bean starts to get warmth from the candles, it fragments amazing smell around the room.

These are the only the reference for the better use of wastage that can be used to make an magnificent artwork which can be further used to paint your room.

Thus, from the above eco-friendly handmade decors and unique items we can decors our room with list saving the nature without any side effects of the any chemicals and can give an unique personality to your home with the positive natural vibe.

Art contains authenticity and creativity of a person, reflecting the magical beauty of itself like a blooming white lily on unseen valley. Art always has its own value even though it has not been admired. Throughout the foundation of art, it has been a way to reflect the imagination.

iMartNepal has been always preserving art and craft, thus we help indigenous artist to expose their artwork throughout the globe. In this post we’ve taken best artwork from bulk of our product to help you selecting the best artwork.

1. This beautiful artwork represents a peaceful village. Canvas in the top of this contemporary artwork is the fountain of beauty. At the middle of society, beautiful yellow colored pilgrims has been added. This art completely manifest the culture of traditional Nepalese society.

2. This artwork visualizes women’s making beaten rice in traditional way. The artist had successfully demonstrated the lifestyle of Nepalese women at early age. The canvas itself represents the way of making rice. This artwork has been made through Eco friendly lokta paper and wooden craft.

3. This artwork represents the society of Tharu in nepal. This handmade art mainly demonstrate the architecture of the home and living structure of indigenous society. The perfect blend of green and yellow color has made this artwork magnificent.

4. This artwork is about Sherpa Caravan. In this art the Sherpa is going somewhere with his belonging which are taken by mules. It expresses the way of traditional transport of goods from the country yard to the village and vice versa.

All these artwok are handmade and itself  represents the passion of Nepalese artist. These are the beautiful eco friendly arwork which are currenlty available at ImartNepal. Don’t be late these products are limited. Pick up your own today!!

Nepal Arts And Crafts

With the long history of crafting and carving, Nepalese crafters have kissed the summit of crafting. Even before starting of 17th Nepalese wood craft was popular. The magnificent wooden decors and frame that we can see throughout Nepal  is the graceful artwork of ancestor. You may have admired if you’ve ever visited the cities of Nepal where thousands of splendid statue seems as if they can talk with you. The modern form of art and craft is the outcome of craft tradition that has been following by generation to generation.

Tradition represents the transmission of customs from generation to generation and Craft tradition has profound modern stage through the contribution of generation on artwork. With the diversity of culture indigenous communities have their own crafting tradition. Following the tradition Nepal has gathered master experience on wood carving and sculpting statues.

Woodwork has been part of traditional architecture of Nepal and wood carvings have graced monasteries, temples, palaces and residential homes since the twelfth century, although the earliest surviving dated temple decorated with wood carving. Sculpture or Wooden decors in Nepal have been flourishing since the early years of the   Lichchhavi period. Wood has been an integral part of the Nepalese traditional, culture and architecture which is exploring form the thirteenth century during Malla Period. Wood carving is popular in the city like Kathmandu, Patan & Bhaktapur and from where different types of statue, windows and door mythological figures, Wooden Frames and ethnic wooden decors are being produced.

Metal craft is also the traditional craft business of Nepal. Indeed, there is no dearth of beautiful metal craft works being made day in and day out in the busy lanes of the ‘City of the Arts’. The traditional metal artwork includes making of Buddha Statue and his different incarnations as well as of other Buddhist deities using the lost wax method. Popular Statue of different gods and goddess is the artworks of Nepalese sculptors on which they have spend their valuable time.  How they suppose their work is like their culture and tradition rather than their business. You may wonder if you got a chance to visit the city of Nepal as how magnificently decorated the whole city through traditional metal craft.

Diverse is the nature of Nepali Arts and Craft and diverse too are the raw materials used. What is similar however is the skill of Nepali artist no matter what handicraft they are involved in and their tradition of crafting and creating the artwork.

You can visit our online store to find wide range of traditional craft and admire the traditional artwork even in this modern age.

Reasons To Buy HandMade Items

In this era of mediocrity, handmade items still reflects natural love. With the uniqueness in appearance handmade items helps us to save our environment too. There must be some definite reason that one should purchase handmade items rather than going to fancy shopping mall which offers all the rich collection of trending fashion. In quick word the reason one should buy handmade is that what difference one can see between handmade and machine made. Here’re the main reasons that one should choose handmade instead of factory grown product.

1. Preserve and support Art: Handmade is a kind of art and creativity. You can admire different types of style which gives its own unique message in each. A sole craft person’s artwork is from where handmade items emerge from. Buying handmade refers your support to the art of sculptors and artists. Your support simultaneously helps preserving the art and craft. In the country like Nepal, crafting is like culture and tradition rather than business. So buying such artwork will definitely help to yield preservation of craft and art.

2. Environment friendly: Mostly handmade items are home grown and made using recyclable product available locally. We buy product to use them, while you buy handmade items you not just only buy it but also the eco friendly nature of the good helps preserve our environment at the same time. Read our article on how to make your home and office eco friendly through handmade craft for further ideas on how you’ll be environment responsive by using handmade craft.

3. Authenticity and Creativity: Handmade items are mostly made by a sole craftsperson, so the product portrays the unique idea for unique items that comes in his/her mind. That’s the reason handmade items are always unique in look, features authenticity of maker and creativity of crafter soul. People sometime get wondered seeing some products and those triggers on their mind a question, “If it really exists?” That’s why you should choosing a handmade gift instead of other alternative, pleases your receiver as it’s uniquely made just for the one.

4. Customization: Since it is handmade it is possible to customize the product you want to buy. Hand grown product are made by joining different fragments and styled through sewing and knitting effect. If you want a custom product with message, else just a simple gift to another person or just for your own, you can always order one. It is always worthwhile to give a gift with custom message rather than buying one product that are available in every shopping mart. Buying handmade can have easy customization on the product you wish.

5. To support small business and Individual entrepreneur: By going sophisticated shopping mall, you’re not only paying for the product that you buy but also paying charges for their operational cost,  maintenance cost and other associated cost. Buying handmade means no added commission, no agent and no spare expenses. By purchasing home grown product you support indigenous crafter and artist and help them to live . As we’re facing crushing unemployment problems, we have to support those who are doing something on their own through purchasing handmade items.

6. Quality and Durability:  Because the maker or crafter plays with every single composition, the careful integration and handmade items always features excellence.

This post gives the logical reason why one should buy handmade products. If you’re going to shop for next weekend than think twice before buying because handmade are always warm and lovely.

Buddha “An Awakened one” also admired as profounder of Buddhism, is a legendary religious leader who have enlightened this world through his light of knowledge and self realization. He had developed compassion on human heart through his teaching, taught us the value of peace and human existence. He had spread the four noble truths through his inspiration, humanity and compassion which still exist in the world.

Nepal has been a top country to make Buddha statue. As Buddha was born in Nepal, it has been a tradition of Nepalese craftsman to make Buddha’s statue which reflects the life of Buddha and Buddhist religion. These types of statues are made from different material. We can find wide range of statues like gold plated, silver made, wooden carved, bronze crafted and clay made. Here is the list of Buddha statue which have been made using different material in Nepal:

1. Gold plated Buddha Statue: The most trafficked cities of Nepal especially Kathmandu and Patan are popular for making gold plated statue of Buddha. They treat crafting these types of sculpture as their culture and tradition instead of their business. What you can admire in their work is that they’ve sculpted Buddha passionately and with love. Even in the birth place of buddha as well as Soyambhu, gold plated statue have been used.

2. Clay Made Statue: Indigenous potter crafting different types of clay made items also sculpt statue through their magic hands. Buddha statue here features the lord sitting in blissful meditation with folded legs. The right hand is raised facing outward while the left hand rests in lap holding the alms bowl. The curled hair Buddha wears a red colored flowing robe with intricate golden border around it. Although the contribution of potter on making these types of statue of more than other, clay made statue are supposed to be cheaper than other metal made statue because of the cost associated with material. follow the link to see more about clay made buddha statue.

3. Mix of 5 different metals:  This type of statue is made through the combination of five different metals. Traditionally known as “Panch Dhatu Buddha” this statue is popular for its unique looks. It gives the glimpse of golden spark, shadowy view of bronze and copper and brightness of silver. With the spectacle of different color, it looks absolutely beautiful. “Dhatu” implies for metal and in Nepalese culture there is the belief that using different types of metal we can reduce the effect of planet in human life. To have more information please see our pancha dhatu buddha statue product page

4: Wooden Crafted Buddha Statue: Everybody talks about dedication that people should have dedication on their work. Now what we can see in such hand crafted wooden statue is the dedication, passion and love on art of crafter. Wooden Buddha Statue seen here in his meditative lotus pose raised in a platform and embodied in his radiance to highlight his holy enlightenment position. One can feel serenity and calmness in his solemn aura and face. Each moment that the crafter has spend while sculpting this statue have made the Buddha’s soul alive in this statue.

5: Copper Crafted Statue: As copper has its own traditional value, copper made statue gives antique glimpse. The statue made of cooper has a dark brown tinge with beautiful traditional designs. Copper made craft are supposed to be used more in the home of Buddhist monk and copper crafted statue are popular for small sized statue where as golden statue are popular in both small and large size.

To have an information on the significane of each types of buddha statue please read this post here

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