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Guides and notes for international buyers

Buyer guides and sourcing notes from two decades of trading between Nepal and the world. Practical, not promotional.

Indigo Chyangra pashmina shawl, hand-loomed in Kathmandu

JournalMay 8, 2026·7 min read

Why Nepali Pashmina is the Real Thing — Chyangra wool, hand-spun, hand-loomed

A buyer's guide to authentic Nepali Chyangra pashmina: the goat, the altitude, the spinning, the weave — and how to spot the fakes flooding the wholesale market.

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Hand-hammered seven-metal Himalayan singing bowl with mallet

JournalMay 8, 2026·8 min read

Singing Bowl Buyer's Guide — Seven metals, real heritage, B2B import basics

How to source authentic Himalayan singing bowls for retail or wellness wholesale: the seven-metal alloy, hand-hammered vs cast, tone matching, MOQs, and the customs tariff codes that actually matter.

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