{"title":"Shanti Prajapati","description":"\u003cbody\u003e\n\n\n\u003cmeta charset=\"UTF-8\"\u003e\n\u003cmeta name=\"viewport\" content=\"width=device-width, initial-scale=1.0\"\u003e\n\u003ctitle\u003eMeet Our Artisans — Shanti Prajapati | NepaCrafts\u003c\/title\u003e\n\u003cmeta name=\"description\" content=\"Meet Shanti Prajapati, a master polisher from Thimi, Nepal. 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padding-right: 22px; }\n  .nc-promise-inner { padding: 36px 24px; }\n  .nc-row { flex-direction: column; gap: 28px; }\n  .nc-row-img { max-width: 100%; }\n}\n\u003c\/style\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"nc-full-bleed\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"nc-about\"\u003e\n\n\u003c!-- ============================================================\n     ARTISAN SPOTLIGHT — SHANTI PRAJAPATI\n     (Uses existing nc-hero, nc-flagline, nc-row, nc-quote-section,\n     nc-tags, nc-full-image, nc-promise-band patterns)\n     ============================================================ --\u003e\n\n\u003c!-- Hero --\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"nc-hero\"\u003e\n  \u003cspan class=\"nc-eyebrow\"\u003eMeet Our Artisans\u003c\/span\u003e\n  \u003ch1\u003eShanti Prajapati — The Smile Behind Every Shine\u003c\/h1\u003e\n  \u003cp\u003eShanti is a 35-year-old woman who lives in \u003cstrong\u003eThimi\u003c\/strong\u003e, a historic city near Kathmandu, Nepal. She is a very cheerful person and always has a smile to greet everyone around her. She is a mother of two children and enjoys being with her kids.\u003c\/p\u003e\n  \u003cp\u003eDue to the financial constraints in the family, she decided to explore her crafting skills and earn money with her skills.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\n\u003cdiv class=\"nc-flagline\"\u003e\n\u003cspan\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\n\u003c!-- Quote --\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"nc-quote-section\"\u003e\n  \u003cp\u003e“After I became a mother, I realized that I needed to save some money for the future of my children. But our financial condition was so poor that we couldn’t save anything. Then I convinced my family about working in order to save little amount for our children.”\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\n\u003c!-- Profile row: image + text --\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"nc-section\"\u003e\n  \u003cdiv class=\"nc-row\"\u003e\n    \u003cdiv class=\"nc-row-img\"\u003e\n     \u003cimg src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1144\/4772\/files\/ShantiWooden1.jpg?v=1613154608\" alt=\"Shanti Prajapati, a 35-year-old Nepali artisan from Thimi, smiling warmly in her workshop\" loading=\"lazy\"\u003e\n    \u003c\/div\u003e\n    \u003cdiv class=\"nc-row-text\"\u003e\n      \u003ch2\u003eHer Craft, Her Signature\u003c\/h2\u003e\n      \u003cp\u003eShanti has got a very supportive family. They agreed that she could work outside. After finishing all the household activities in the morning, Shanti joins the team at our production house.\u003c\/p\u003e\n      \u003cp\u003eShe is specialized in \u003cstrong\u003etreating, sanding and varnishing\u003c\/strong\u003e wooden incense burner and decorative wooden box. She is an excellent polisher and detailer of wooden products. \u003cstrong\u003eHer work speaks volumes about her skills.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n    \u003c\/div\u003e\n  \u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\n\u003c!-- Skill tags (existing pattern) --\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"nc-quote-section\" style=\"padding-top: 0;\"\u003e\n  \u003cul class=\"nc-tags\"\u003e\n    \u003cli\u003eWood Treating\u003c\/li\u003e\n    \u003cli\u003eSanding\u003c\/li\u003e\n    \u003cli\u003eVarnishing\u003c\/li\u003e\n    \u003cli\u003eWooden Incense Burners\u003c\/li\u003e\n    \u003cli\u003eDecorative Wooden Boxes\u003c\/li\u003e\n    \u003cli\u003ePolishing \u0026amp; Detailing\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\n\u003cdiv class=\"nc-flagline\"\u003e\n\u003cspan\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\n\u003c!-- ============================================================\n     ORIGINAL CONTENT CONTINUES BELOW (unchanged)\n     ============================================================ --\u003e\n\n\u003c!-- Bringing the Soul of Nepal --\u003e\n\u003c!--\u003cdiv class=\"nc-hero\"\u003e\n  \u003cspan class=\"nc-eyebrow\"\u003eNepaCrafts\u003c\/span\u003e\n  \u003ch1\u003eBringing the Soul of Nepal to the World\u003c\/h1\u003e\n  \u003cp\u003eFor centuries, the valleys and mountains of Nepal have been home to extraordinary traditions of art, spirituality, craftsmanship, and devotion. At \u003cstrong\u003eNepaCrafts\u003c\/strong\u003e, we are proud to be part of that living tradition.\u003c\/p\u003e\n  \u003cp\u003eWe are a \u003cstrong\u003efamily-owned Nepalese business\u003c\/strong\u003e, established with a simple yet meaningful vision: to share the beauty and cultural heritage of Nepal and Tibet with people around the world.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\n\u003cdiv class=\"nc-flagline\"\u003e\n\u003cspan\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\n\u003cdiv class=\"nc-quote-section\"\u003e\n  \u003cp\u003eOur journey began in \u003cstrong\u003e1998\u003c\/strong\u003e, when we started selling Nepalese and Tibetan handicrafts on eBay from Hannover, Germany. What began as a small connection between Nepal and the international market has grown into a journey spanning more than two decades. Today, NepaCrafts continues that same mission from Nepal — connecting discerning customers around the world with \u003cstrong\u003eauthentic handmade art and craftsmanship from the Himalayas.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\n\u003cdiv class=\"nc-section\"\u003e\n  \u003cdiv class=\"nc-row\"\u003e\n    \u003cdiv class=\"nc-row-img\"\u003e\u003cimg src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1144\/4772\/files\/Founder_NepaCraft.jpg?v=1787747982\" alt=\"Founder of NepaCrafts at the Kathmandu shop desk, surrounded by hand-painted thangka art\" loading=\"lazy\"\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n    \u003cdiv class=\"nc-row-text\"\u003e\n      \u003ch2\u003eEvery Piece Has a Story\u003c\/h2\u003e\n      \u003cp\u003eWe believe the true value of a handmade piece goes far beyond its appearance. Behind a Thangka painting is an artist who has spent years mastering sacred iconography and intricate painting techniques. Behind a bronze or copper sculpture is a craftsperson who has inherited knowledge passed down through generations. Behind the sound of a traditional singing bowl is the skill of an artisan shaping metal by hand.\u003c\/p\u003e\n      \u003cp\u003eBehind every woven, carved, painted, or handcrafted piece is a person, a tradition, and a story. \u003cstrong\u003eThat human connection is what makes handmade art meaningful.\u003c\/strong\u003e When you purchase from NepaCrafts, you are not simply purchasing an object from Nepal — you are welcoming into your home a small part of the culture, history, and craftsmanship of the Himalayas.\u003c\/p\u003e\n    \u003c\/div\u003e\n  \u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\n\u003cdiv class=\"nc-quote-section\"\u003e\n  \u003ch2\u003eA Living Tradition, Crafted by Hand\u003c\/h2\u003e\n  \u003cp\u003eNepal is a country where ancient traditions continue to live alongside modern life. In the historic cities and communities of the Kathmandu Valley, generations of artisans continue to practice traditional forms of \u003cstrong\u003emetalwork, woodcarving, painting, weaving, sculpture, and Buddhist craftsmanship.\u003c\/strong\u003e Many of the techniques used today have been refined over generations. We work closely with local artisans and small workshops who continue these traditions with extraordinary patience and dedication.\u003c\/p\u003e\n  \u003cul class=\"nc-tags\"\u003e\n    \u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.nepacrafts.com\/collections\/tibetan-thangka\" title=\"traditional Buddhist painting Tibetan deities, mandalas, life of Buddha,  spiritual imagery\"\u003eThangka Paintings\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n    \u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.nepacrafts.com\/collections\/buddhist-statue\" title=\"Handcrafted Artisan Buddha Statues\"\u003eBuddhist \u0026amp; Hindu Statues\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n    \u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.nepacrafts.com\/collections\/himalayan-sound-healing\" title=\"Himalayan Sound Healing  Spiritual Healing\"\u003eTibetan Singing Bowls\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n    \u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.nepacrafts.com\/collections\/prayer-flags\" title=\"Handmade Tibetan Prayer Flags Windhorse Lungta\"\u003ePrayer Flags\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n    \u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.nepacrafts.com\/collections\/buddhist-ritual-items?filter.p.product_type=Prayer+Wheel\u0026amp;grid_list=grid-view\" title=\"Buddhist Ritual Prayer Wheel\"\u003ePrayer Wheels\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n    \u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.nepacrafts.com\/search?q=mala+beads\" title=\"Traditional Prayer Mala beads\"\u003eMala Beads\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n    \u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.nepacrafts.com\/collections\/incense\" title=\"Tibetan Natural Herbal Incense\"\u003eHimalayan Incense\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n    \u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.nepacrafts.com\/collections\/clothing-accessories\" title=\"handmade cotton shirts and kurtas, cozy scarves, elegant shawls, comfy trousers and beautifully crafted accessories\"\u003eWool \u0026amp; Textiles\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n    \u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.nepacrafts.com\/collections\/new-products?_pos=1\u0026amp;_psq=new+arr\u0026amp;_ss=e\u0026amp;_v=1.0\" title=\"Nepali Artisans handcrafted Buddhist tradition\"\u003eTraditional Nepalese Handicrafts\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\n\u003cdiv class=\"nc-flagline\"\u003e\n\u003cspan\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\n\u003cdiv class=\"nc-quote-section\"\u003e\n  \u003ch2\u003eOur Artisans Are at the Heart of NepaCrafts\u003c\/h2\u003e\n  \u003cp\u003eNepaCrafts exists because of the people who create these beautiful works. Our philosophy has always been rooted in \u003cstrong\u003e“Development of Small and Cottage Enterprises – Women Creation.”\u003c\/strong\u003e We believe that preserving traditional craftsmanship should also create meaningful opportunities for the people who practice it. We therefore strive to build long-term relationships with local artisans, women creators, family-run workshops, and small enterprises.\u003c\/p\u003e\n  \u003cul class=\"nc-values-list\"\u003e\n    \u003cli\u003eSustainable employment\u003c\/li\u003e\n    \u003cli\u003eTraditional skills and craftsmanship\u003c\/li\u003e\n    \u003cli\u003eWomen-led enterprises\u003c\/li\u003e\n    \u003cli\u003eLocal families and communities\u003c\/li\u003e\n    \u003cli\u003eOpportunities for the next generation\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003c\/ul\u003e\n  \u003cp style=\"margin-top: 24px;\"\u003eFor us, fair trade is not simply a label. \u003cstrong\u003eIt is about building relationships based on respect, trust, and shared growth.\u003c\/strong\u003e When you support NepaCrafts, you help support the hands and families behind the craft.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\n\u003cdiv class=\"nc-quote-section\"\u003e\n  \u003ch2\u003eWe Choose What We Would Bring Home\u003c\/h2\u003e\n  \u003cp\u003eThere is a simple philosophy behind the products we offer: \u003cstrong\u003eif we would not choose it for ourselves, we will not offer it to you.\u003c\/strong\u003e Every product goes through our own selection and evaluation process. We look closely at its craftsmanship, materials, appearance, authenticity, functionality, and overall character. We are often our own toughest critics.\u003c\/p\u003e\n  \u003cp\u003eThis is particularly important because handmade products are not factory-perfect. Slight variations in color, texture, shape, or finish are often evidence of the human hand — and part of what makes each piece unique. We believe those imperfections should be celebrated, not hidden. \u003cstrong\u003eA handmade piece should feel alive.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\n\u003cfigure class=\"nc-full-image\"\u003e\u003cimg src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1144\/4772\/files\/office.png?v=1741683586\" alt=\"NepaCrafts team at the Kathmandu showroom\" loading=\"lazy\"\u003e\n\u003cfigcaption\u003eNepaCrafts Team\u003c\/figcaption\u003e\n\u003c\/figure\u003e\n\n\u003cdiv class=\"nc-quote-section\" style=\"padding-top: 0;\"\u003e\n  \u003ch2\u003eAuthenticity Over Mass Production\u003c\/h2\u003e\n  \u003cp\u003eThe world is increasingly filled with products that are designed to look handmade but are produced thousands of miles away from the traditions they represent. We believe there is another way. NepaCrafts is committed to sourcing and presenting products that have a genuine connection to \u003cstrong\u003eNepalese and Tibetan craftsmanship and culture\u003c\/strong\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n  \u003cp\u003eOur aim is not to create a catalogue of souvenirs. Our aim is to offer meaningful pieces that reflect the artistic traditions, spirituality, materials, and craftsmanship of the Himalayan region. Some pieces are created for spiritual practice. Some are collected as works of art. Some become part of a home. Others are given as meaningful gifts. Whatever the reason, we want each piece to have a story worth carrying forward.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\n\u003cdiv class=\"nc-flagline\"\u003e\n\u003cspan\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\n\u003cdiv class=\"nc-quote-section\"\u003e\n  \u003ch2\u003eFrom a Small Beginning to a Global Community\u003c\/h2\u003e\n  \u003cp\u003eIn 1998, our journey began with a small online presence in Germany. The internet was very different then — there were no social media platforms, no smartphones, and no global e-commerce ecosystem as we know it today. Yet there were people around the world who were curious about Nepal. They wanted to discover its art. They wanted to learn about its culture. And they wanted to own something made by its artisans.\u003c\/p\u003e\n  \u003cp\u003eThose early customers helped us understand something important: \u003cstrong\u003edistance does not have to separate people from culture\u003c\/strong\u003e. A carefully crafted piece of art can cross oceans and create a connection between an artisan in Nepal and a home somewhere across the world. That idea remains at the heart of NepaCrafts today.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\n\u003cdiv class=\"nc-quote-section\"\u003e\n  \u003ch2\u003eFrom Our Family to Yours\u003c\/h2\u003e\n  \u003cp\u003eNepaCrafts remains a family-owned business, and that personal connection influences the way we work. We care about where our products come from. We care about who makes them. We care about how they are made. And we care about the experience our customers have when they receive them.\u003c\/p\u003e\n  \u003cp\u003eOver the years, our customers have become more than buyers — they have become collectors, practitioners, interior designers, retailers, spiritual seekers, and friends of Nepal. Some have returned to us for decades. Some discovered Nepal through a single piece of art. Some have visited Nepal and wanted to take a piece of their journey home. \u003cstrong\u003eThese connections are the greatest part of our story.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\n\u003cdiv class=\"nc-quote-section\"\u003e\n  \u003ch2\u003eBringing Nepal Closer to You\u003c\/h2\u003e\n  \u003cp\u003eWe know that when you purchase handmade art from another part of the world, you are placing your trust in us. You may never meet the artisan who created your piece. You may never visit the workshop where it was made. That is why we believe our responsibility is to create that bridge — to tell you where something comes from, to introduce you to the people behind the work, to explain the traditions behind the art, and to make sure that what arrives at your door feels worthy of the journey it has taken.\u003c\/p\u003e\n  \u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFrom the hands of \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.nepacrafts.com\/collections\/meet-our-artists\" title=\"Skilled Nepali Artisan Handcraft Work\"\u003eNepalese artisans\u003c\/a\u003e to your home, our purpose is to make that connection possible.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\n\u003cdiv class=\"nc-promise-band\"\u003e\n  \u003cdiv class=\"nc-promise-inner\"\u003e\n    \u003ch2\u003eOur Promise\u003c\/h2\u003e\n    \u003cp\u003eAfter more than 25 years, our philosophy remains simple:\u003c\/p\u003e\n    \u003cdiv class=\"nc-promise-lines\"\u003eRespect the craft.\u003cbr\u003eRespect the artisan.\u003cbr\u003eRespect the customer.\u003cbr\u003eRespect the culture.\u003c\/div\u003e\n    \u003cp\u003eWe will continue to seek out beautiful, authentic, handmade creations from Nepal and the Himalayan region while supporting the artisans and communities who keep these traditions alive. Traditional craftsmanship should not simply be preserved in museums — it should continue to live, evolve, and find a place in the homes and lives of people around the world.\u003c\/p\u003e\n  \u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\n\u003cdiv class=\"nc-flagline\"\u003e\n\u003cspan\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\n\u003cdiv class=\"nc-quote-section\"\u003e\n  \u003ch2\u003eWelcome to NepaCrafts\u003c\/h2\u003e\n  \u003cp\u003eWhether you are discovering Nepal for the first time, looking for an authentic Thangka painting, searching for a traditional Tibetan singing bowl, building a collection of Himalayan art, or simply looking for something beautiful and meaningful for your home — we are happy you found us.\u003c\/p\u003e\n  \u003cp\u003eEvery piece has travelled a long way. From an artisan's hands in Nepal, through our workshop, across continents, and finally to you.\u003c\/p\u003e\n  \u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eThank you for being part of the journey.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n  \u003cp class=\"nc-signoff\"\u003eWith gratitude from Nepal,\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eThe NepaCrafts Family\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n  \u003cp class=\"nc-tagline\"\u003eAuthentic Nepalese \u0026amp; Tibetan Handicrafts · Handmade with Purpose · Shared with the World\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\n\u003cdiv class=\"nc-flagline\"\u003e\n\u003cspan\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\n\u003cdiv class=\"nc-section\" style=\"padding-top: 8px;\"\u003e\n  \u003cdiv class=\"nc-contact\"\u003e\n    \u003ch2\u003eGet in Touch\u003c\/h2\u003e\n    \u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eNepaCrafts Product\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003ePingala Marg 229, Gaushala. 1st floor,\u003cbr\u003eKathmandu, Bagmati, Nepal, 44600\u003c\/p\u003e\n    \u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCall us at:\u003c\/strong\u003e +977-1-4573 583 \/ 4578 583\u003c\/p\u003e\n    \u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eEmail us at:\u003c\/strong\u003e \u003ca href=\"mailto:expo@nepacrafts.com\"\u003eexpo@nepacrafts.com\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n    \u003cp\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.facebook.com\/nepacraft\" rel=\"noopener\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eFacebook\u003c\/a\u003e  ·  Instagram: \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.instagram.com\/NepaCrafts\" rel=\"noopener\" target=\"_blank\"\u003e@NepaCrafts\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n    \u003cp\u003eYou can download our \u003ca title=\"Download the NepaCrafts product brochure (PDF)\" href=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1144\/4772\/files\/001Trifold_brochure_Nepa_Crafts.pdf?6734736191758716675\" rel=\"noopener\" target=\"_blank\"\u003ebrochure here\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n  \u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\n\u003cdiv class=\"nc-members\"\u003e\n  \u003ch2\u003eWe Are Members of the Following Organizations\u003c\/h2\u003e\n  \u003cdiv class=\"nc-members-logos\"\u003e\n    \u003cimg src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1144\/4772\/files\/fhan_480x480.png?v=1727246818\" alt=\"Federation of Handicraft Associations of Nepal (FHAN) member logo\" loading=\"lazy\"\u003e \u003cimg src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1144\/4772\/files\/econ_480x480.jpg?v=1727246818\" alt=\"Ethical trade \/ eco-friendly certification logo\" loading=\"lazy\"\u003e \u003cimg src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1144\/4772\/files\/Nepal_Handicraft_Entrepreneur_Association_Kathmandu_-_NHEAK_480x480.jpg?v=1727244626\" alt=\"Nepal Handicraft Entrepreneur Association Kathmandu (NHEAK) member logo\" loading=\"lazy\"\u003e \u003cimg src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1144\/4772\/files\/nepal_usa_chambers.png?v=1774350853\" alt=\"Nepal-USA Chamber of Commerce member logo\" loading=\"lazy\"\u003e\n  \u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e--\u003e\n\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\n\n\u003c\/body\u003e","products":[{"product_id":"handpainted-wooden-lotus-incense-holder","title":"Handpainted Lotus Wooden Incense Burner","description":"\u003cp\u003eThese beautiful Handcrafted and Hand painted Lotus design Wooden Incense burners hold the incense in a right manner to collect all the ash and remains after the incense has burnt. 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