Several items made of paper are also available. Colorful paper mach masks depicting various gods and goodness as well as mythical are made from Nepalese paper in various sizes. Note books, post cards and writing pads, etc. Are all made from these materials representing religious and traditional Nepalese and Tibetan patterns.
Gold and silver necklace traditional items such as necklaces, rings, brackets, earrings, pendants, tiepins, hand pins, brooches are all available in attractive designs. The traditional beads are some of the especial products of Patan & kathamandu. The variety of stones like ruby, Aquarian, black and green tourmaline, quartz, rare humbuggeries and healing stone that are mined in the hills and
mountains of Nepal are available at competitive price.
The curved metal knife is synonymous with the legendary Gurkha soldiers and their valor in many international wars. Blacksmiths manufacture it. It is an ideal souvenir as well as memento for people visiting this part of the world. Khukri is a medium-length knife a formidable weapon and a cutting tool also. It is all-purpose knife. It symbolizes bravery and velour. It is an exquisite piece of Nepalese craftsmanship. It is a unique memento for a visitor to take back home from Nepal.
Thangkas are traditional painting depicting curious religious deities portrayed on cotton scrolls and canvas. In Tibetan paintings, various facets of Buddhism of Tantric sect are depicted. Silver and gold dusts are important ingredients. They are excellent souvenirs. The old Thangkas or those made with nature base are more valuable. They are used as wall decoration and are very popular among the
tourists visiting Nepal.
Metalcraft products include metal images of popular god and goddesses of Hinduism and Buddhism Tools and utensils like water pots, cooking pots, plates, door locks, bowls, etc. are made of either bronze, brass, copper, aluminum alloy metals and iron. These products are mostly produced by household units clustered around the city of Lalitpur (Patan) and the district of Bhojpur in east Nepal.