Why buy vintage jewelry when you can get an inexpensive, shiny, perfectly machine-made item for a few dollars? The answer is a bit more complicated than the question. So let’s take a look at why authentic vintage is so desirable. Origin First, consider where and when a piece of jewelry was created. Where an item… Continue reading Top 6 Reasons To Invest in Vintage Jewelry
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Utpalasia in the News
Happy Fall, everyone! As we busily prepare for our upcoming community event on Dec. 3 at Pohick Library – Storytelling Through Dance – we are thrilled to share some other in-house updates with you! Senior dancer and choreographer, Tasherit Sturm Dahal, is in Boston this week at the American Public Health Association’s 150th anniversary conference,… Continue reading Utpalasia in the News
The Gau: Portable Sacred Space of the Himalayas
Vintage Himalayan jewelry is in a class by itself. It has flourished in land-locked societies, in middle hill villages, on steep and stark plateaus, on the Earth’s highest peaks, and in green and fertile flatland. It has been traded and bartered, passed down and upcycled. Craftsmanship skills are passed from generation to generation, but this… Continue reading The Gau: Portable Sacred Space of the Himalayas
Himalayan Vintage & Designer Art
Summer has arrived with a big blast of heat. Some of us are out and about in our jobs, others are working online, and many are still sheltering safely at home. While we are all navigating the ‘new normal’, one thing to keep in mind is self-care. Do good things – eat better, exercise more… Continue reading Himalayan Vintage & Designer Art
The Magic of Lokta
For almost 2,000 years, the Daphne Cannabina, also known as “lokta”, has been prized as the source for handmade paper in Nepal. It grows at an elevation of 2000 to 3500 meters in the understory of forests. The bush, which is an evergreen shrub and a subspecies of laurel, grows wildly and in abundance. Amazingly,… Continue reading The Magic of Lokta
Anniversary Sale
Celebrate our anniversary with 10% savings storewide on Etsy! Yak Yak Yak Nepal offers fine vintage Himalayan pieces as well as custom designs that are true wearable art! Sale is valid through August 23, 2019. http://bit.ly/YakYakYakNepal
Valentine’s Day
Need to find that unique piece for someone you love? Check out our shop at http://bit.ly/YakYakYakNepal and take advantage of our Valentine’s Day sale, which includes stunning vintage pieces, updated traditional styles, bold and chic eye-catching wearable art, and more! Vintage Tibetan Sterling Silver Fish Earrings
Yak Yak Yak Nepal on Etsy
The holidays are just around the corner, and we hope you’ll visit our shop https://www.etsy.com/shop/YakYakYakNepal?ref=shop_sugg on Etsy to discover unusual and rare vintage finds in the Buddhist and Hindu traditions, such as earrings, rings, cuffs, and more! Our custom design series is a new expression of traditional styles worn in the Himalayas. Each piece is… Continue reading Yak Yak Yak Nepal on Etsy