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Christmas & New Year, the season of shopping, market fully stuffed with new products. But wondering which to choose and where to go? All you need to buy best gifts this Christmas and you know handmade comes first when we talk about unique gift and souvenirs. But don’t worry iMartNepal puts you on ease this Christmas, because you can shop all the handmade gifts this Christmas with the freedom of your home.

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Top Traditional Wooden Decors Inspiration That Can Enhance Your Home’s Look

The art of woodcarving has been a part of traditional architecture. The traditional styles of decorating home are still popular. Home, which has been decorated with wooden decor always manifest authenticity. Even in the first half of 21st century, houses were totally decorated with wood but now only some houses can be seen where significant amount of wood art have been used. By using wooden art on our dwelling place, we can make our home beautiful and environment friendly. Especially Traditional window frame have become legendary artwork  in many countries. The shrines of Nepal which are totally decorated by wooden frame reveal the true value of wooden artwork. Thus following the importance of wooden craft this post concludes some of the finest handmade wooden decors from Nepal.

Traditional Triple Window Photo Frame

These type of window framewindow frame are especially used on the pilgrims; however one can use it in his home too. With the perfect blend of art and craft this window frame perfectly makes your wall looks like an antique museum. This hand carved window frame is best for home decors.

Antique Door

This is an “asta mangal” or good luck window as there is eight auspicious symbols of good luck in the door, it consist of endless knot, lotus flower, flag, holy water pot, yak’s tail, a pair of fish, umbrella and conch shell. These types of traditional wooden decor provokes its own religious value.

Photo Frames

This photo frame enhance the look of images placed on it, because the artist has sculpted every parts carefully. This photo frame makes any images perfect and if artwork is used on this frame then it makes an ideal decoration.

You can put your own photo on this frame and hang anywhere on the space of your wall you want.

Wood carved Om

Om is the mantra or the act of incantation of devotees to invoke God especially during meditation or prayer. Wood from the specie called Gmelina Arboreal. Om is supposed to be the keyword that can generate peace on human soul. This wooden craft perfectly suit any vacant place in the wall.

What I can admire in all these decor is uniqueness and antiquity. The creativity of craft persons seems beyond our imagination because how admirably he/she has played with every signal part. These types of decors are religiously rich and provoke unique messages. Previously such artworks have been used in the prestigious shrine and pilgrims but now the trend of using these as home decors has also emerged. All these products are made in Nepal so if anyone wants to use this on their own home or somewhere else then they can order or book online, because this types of antique items may not be always available, it takes huge time to produce one such an artwork.

Happy Black Friday

Black Friday is a thanksgiving day in United State; it is regarded as the beginning of the Christmas shopping season.

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Special Offer in Halloween Day

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.