1. What types of Clothing do you specialize in?

We specialize in authentic, exclusive, and unique collection of handmade traditional Nepalese clothing and accessories. Our cotton clothing is hand-woven and Ezo free dyed specifically for Spirals of Abundance making a unique textile We are currently offering Top, skirts, Jacket , bags, embroidered ribbed top, and slippers, Nepalese shawls scarves and stoles, ponchos, wrap around skirts ,Dress, exclusive Nepalese fashion all handmade in Nepal. Washing Tips: Wash colors separately. We recommend using mild detergents, without optical brighteners or bleach. This will not only preserve the fabric and color, it is also better for your skin, and for the environment. Follow instructions on care label. In general, most cotton clothing can be washed cold or warm Reshape cotton jersey items while still damp, and lay flat to dry. For best results, un dyed cotton should be soaked in lots of cold water overnight before you wash it the first time.

2. What is Hemp ?

Hemp fabric is amazingly durable and comfortable. It rapidly absorbs moisture making it cool and comfortable. Hemp fabric does not weaken or wrinkle when washed, it is stronger when wet than dry. Over time, it becomes softer without losing its shape or appearance. The Hemp (Allo) plant occurs in most of the high mountain regions of Nepal at the altitude of 1400 and 4000m. It is traditionally woven into cloth in an open back strap loom. The hemp clothing in this section represents a variety of different garment items like hemp bags, hemp hats, hemp bracelets, hemp jewellery, hemp belts, hemp wallets, and necklace, hemp passport bags hemp coin purses made from 100% Himalayan wild hemp . These beautiful hemp apparel items are not only "green" but durable, comfortable and stylish. Manufactured with the highest care in socially responsible factories following strict environmental and fair-trade principles, the garments are destined to become your favorites and you years enjoyment.

3. What is Mithila Paintings ?

Mithila painting is also known as Madhubani painting – referring to the district town around which many of the painters live. Its iconography is drawn from a rich cosmology, as well as a huge store of legends and folklore replete with symbols of fertility, good luck, and prosperity. It is observed that communities in the area have distinct paintings styles. Mithila Paintings are chiefly made by rural artists in the Mithila southern Nepal ( Janakpur) and is traditionally painted on walls, paper and cloth.Originally a decorative art used on the walls of houses in villages, it has turned out to be a popular art form and is now being painted on Saris, wood and various other bases. Mithila paintings depict various themes, like Hindu Gods, scenes from villages as well as plants and animals.

4. What are ’Tibetan Herbal Incense Sticks’ and are they any different to ordinary Incense Sticks?

What are ’Tibetan Herbal Incense Sticks’ and are they any different to ordinary Incense Sticks? Tibetan Herbal incense sticks are usually longer burning and are produced by blending finer quality pure ingredients which is far superior to the bulk of most contemporary incense which is usually manufactured cheaply by dipping a charcoal stick into a chemical solution. These cheaper sticks should be avoided in order to benefit from the unique health benefits that Tibetan herbal incense offers. Tibetan Herbal incense sticks are also usually produced using the 'Herbal method which is known for its aromatic scent, being suitable for meditation and purification of the surrounding environment. Tibetan Herbal fragrances are often made by mixing together a variety of high quality woodsy” outdoor aroma, juniper, Naga amongst herbs, gums, raisins, flowers and essential oils.

5. I see the incense in 'gram' weights. How much incense is a gram?

One stick of incense is approximately 1 gram in weight. So 10 grams would be about 10 sticks. For loose incense, makko, woods and herbs, 100 grams is just under 1/4 pound, or 3.57 ounces.

6. How do I burn Tibetan, Bhutanese and Nepalese incense sticks?

Manufacturers' instructions are as follows: "Light the tip of the incense stick until it flames. After the tip starts to glow, blow out the flame. Fix the incense stick into a suitable holder, on a firm surface, away from combustible materials.

7. What holder should I use to burn Tibetan, Bhutanese or Nepalese incense?

It can be a little difficult to find a holder for the Tibetan Bhutanese and Nepalese incense because the sticks are much fatter than ordinary incense sticks, and they don't have a wooden / bamboo centre. However, we stock some incense holders specifically designed for Tibetan Bhutanese and Nepalese incense...

8. What is a Singing Bowl?

The singing bowls originated in the pre-Buddhist, shamanic Bon Po culture of the Himalayas - often called "Tibetan" singing bowls, Some sources state that the bowls are made from the seven sacred metals, corresponding to the sacred seven planets: gold (Sun), silver (moon), mercury (Mercury), copper (Venus), iron (Mars), tin (Jupiter), antimony (Saturn), yet others that a selection (of anything from 3 to 9 - depending upon whom is being asked) from a total of nine metals was used (the seven listed above plus nickel and zinc) and yet another comprising twelve metals. Legend goes on to say that the iron was sometimes replaced by meteorite found on Himalayan mountaintops, metal from the heavens, or that meteorite was added also.

9. My bowl makes ugly rattling-type noises when I play it. Am I doing something wrong?

It could be several things. Mostly it's because you're either: going too fast with the stick, or not applying enough pressure, or you've not got the right pressure in your gripping of the stick - you may be gripping it too tightly or too loosely or your fingers may not be in the right position on the stick making it unbalanced and giving you little control over the amount of pressure exerted, or you've got the wrong type of wood for the bowl : - too hard, too soft, too oily, too thick, too thin, too long, too short, etc. Other reasons could be that the stick is made of the wrong wood for stroking (as listed above) or that the bowl does not possess a smooth surface around its rim. If this latter is the case you can use Crocus Paper from the jeweller's - of different grades to smooth it down - unless the rim is too far from being a smooth circle! or use a buffer wheel. Crocus Paper isn't always readily available, in which case Wet Silicon Carbide Paper will do - depending on how deep the marks are, you can begin with a grade of 220 then 400 then finish with 600 or go on to 800 if you wish. One must also bear in mind that suppliers generally produce one size of stick for all bowls. This will generally mean that the stick is too thin for large bowls and too thick for small bowls. But that is how it is. Such sticks are also often unsuited to striking the bowl. Traditionally, striking sticks are padded with leather although nowadays one can also use felt beaters - large ones for large bowls. Refined users will also hear the difference between well-balanced sticks and those that are less well-balanced.

10. What is felt ?

The felted wool is a mass of matted raw lamb's wool. Imported from New Zealand This wool is considered the best wool in the world. This raw wool is first carded and then dyed into different colors as desired and into different forms for the final product. Felt products are purely made- by shaping the raw wool with soap and water and human hand pressure, no chemicals are used during this process. The shaped product is dried under the sun. Due to its unique manufacturing process, any desired shape can be created. The felt products are relatively simple to make. Many under privileged women have become involved in this industry. Creative Hand Nepal offering wide range of fine quality Felt Product like designs felt bags, handmade felt shoes, felt balls, felt sheets, felt hats, felt puppets, & felt accessories felt flowers, felt necklace, felt ear rings, felt bangles, wool slippers, felt purses, felt flowers, felt hair bands, felt key chains & other felt crafts.

11. What is Lokta Paper ?

Lokta botanically known as Daphne Bhoula or Daphne Papyracea, is an indigenous plant of Nepal. It is found at the altitude of 6500 feet to 9500 feet from the sea level. The bark of the Lokta is used as raw materials for the purpose of making since ages. Lokta plant is harvested by cutting its stem at ground level without destroying the main root. Lokta regenerates naturally and normally takes 2 to 3 years of time. Hence, there is no adverse effect on the forest ecology. These papers are handmade and hand-dyed in Nepal and are subject to slight variation in color and thickness making each piece unique.

12. How to make the lokta Paper?

Paper making process first begins by cleaning the bark of Lokta with sharp knife and chopped it into small pieces. Those small pieces are then soaked in plain water for 5-6 hours. It is then, cooked in a soaking solution of hot water and soda for 1-2 hours and washed in cold water. Finally, it is hammered and converted into pulp. The pulp is then poured into wooden frames for drying into sheets of paper.Lokta Paper is unique in many ways. It can be preserved for very long period of time. The papers made from Lokta are non-perishable in the water, free from germs and highly resistant to insects like silverfish, paper crawlers etc. Lokta paper is also excellent for wrapping precious stones as its soft fibers do not scratch the stones. These papers are easy to dye in water with colors and are ideal in production without using any machines in entire process. The scraps of these papers are highly potential for easy recycling. In Nepal, Lokta paper is being used in the Government office for the official purpose .

13. What is Pashmina ?

The word pashmina comes from the ancient Persian word “pashm” which means wool. Nepal is one of, if not the, prime exporter of pashmina products all over the world. In fact, the pashmina itself is a native and indigenous product of Nepal. Cultivated from a rare breed of goats found only at 12,000 to around 14,500 feet above sea level in the Himalayan regions of Tibet, Nepal and Central Asia, most notably Mongolia, the pashmina is considered the best cashmere on earth. The goats from where the pashmina comes are called the “capra hircus.” In order for these goats to protect themselves from the harsh temperate climate, the goats have developed short, thin and shiny inner coats on their underbelly over time. These short inner hairs have proven to be the best natural insulation in the world. When these goats shed their hair during spring, these are collected to form the pashmina. In fact, the Persian word for wool refers precisely to the inner coat of the “capra hircus.”

14. Pashmina Fiber

Pashmina is incomparable to the other fibers found anywhere else. The pashmina has been treasured throughout Asia and the Middle East, and its no wonder that the West and the rest of the world have finally caught on the craze. Not only does it provide warmth, but it also comes in a dazzling array of colors and can be extremely versatile. It is strong yet flexible, it is not heavy on the body, and while it provides maximum warmth, it still manages to be a soft, luxurious and comfortable wrap for both daytime and evening wear.

15. Items made from Pashmina

Aside from shawls, the pashmina also comes in a variety of forms such as pashmina stoles, pashmina mufflers, pashmina scarves, sweaters and blankets, all handwoven by the traditional weavers of Kathmandu valley. These exquisite products also come in a variety of sizes, patterns and qualities and all sold at a fairly reasonable price.

16. My pashmina has creases, what can I do?

Pashmina come individually wrapped and folded. A cool iron can be used to get any wrinkles out.

17. What quality are the pashmina?

Our cashmere pashmina are 70% cashmere/30% silk.

18. How many ply?

Our pashmina are 2 ply.

19. What is Sterling Silver?

Sterling silver is a metal mixture of 92.5% pure silver and 7.5% other metals (often copper). Pure silver is a very soft metal, so mixing it with another metal produces a stronger product.

20. Are You Allergic to metal Jewelry?

Metal compounds from jewelry oxidize and enter into one'S body through skin wrinkles and sweat etc. Thus causing metal allergies in some people.Some believe that silver often causes allergies but not gold. People can be allergic to any type of metal including brass, copper and very rarely gold or silver.However, what metal causes allergies depends on the individual person. If you are concerned about metal allergy, it is necessary to be diagnosed by a doctor. In the event of a metal allergy, we recommend sensitive skin people stop wearing the jewelry immediately and go to see a doctor.

21. My question is not in the above list. Can I contact you with more questions that I have?

We shall be pleased to answer any of your questions. We are approachable and friendly, so please feel free to contact us at any time info@Creativehandnepal.com Thank you for visiting us. We appreciate your support.