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Each of our greeting cards is handmade on lokta paper and printed with traditional Buddhist symbols and deities — from the Eight Auspicious Symbols to Tara, Boudhanath Stupa, and sacred mantras. Every card comes with a matching handmade envelope, making...

Made from the fibrous bark of the lokta shrub, our handmade lokta paper is naturally strong, textured, and beautifully suited to gift wrapping, card-making, and craft projects. Each sheet is hand-pressed in Nepal using traditional papermaking methods, often with botanical...

Woven from natural hemp fiber, our hats are lightweight, breathable, and built for sun, festivals, and everyday outdoor wear. From patchwork boho styles to simple woven sun hats, each one is handcrafted by artisans in Nepal using sustainable hemp fiber....

Our yak wool blend shawls are handwoven by artisans in Nepal, combining the natural warmth of yak wool with soft, breathable fibers for a wrap that's cozy without being heavy. Perfect for layering through autumn and winter, or as an...

Tibetan Incense & Sound Therapy: Scents and Tones for Meditation Incense and sound have long been used together in Himalayan meditation practice — incense to clear and set the space, sound to settle the mind. Our collection includes traditional Tibetan...

Buddhist & Tibetan Wall Hanging Posters: Lokta Paper Art Our lokta paper wall hanging posters bring Himalayan Buddhist iconography into your home — from deities like White Tara, Green Tara, and Vajrayogini to the historical teacher Milarepa and the protective...

Handmade Nepal Gifts & Home Accents Beyond our lampshades and bracelets, BeadsJoy carries a range of handmade Nepali craft pieces — from wool felt balls and Tibetan prayer flags to cozy hemp hats and cotton headbands. Each item is made...

Spiritual & Symbolic Lokta Paper Lampshades: Buddha, Tara & Sacred Symbols For those drawn to Himalayan spirituality, our square lokta paper lampshades feature hand-printed Buddhist and Tibetan symbols — from the Buddha Eyes of Boudhanath Stupa to Tara, the Endless...

Rice Paper & Patterned Lokta Lampshades: Fern, Marigold & Mixed Designs Beyond solid colors, our lokta paper lampshade collection includes botanical and mixed-pattern designs — fern fronds, marigold petals, tie-dye effects, and multicolor blends pressed directly into the handmade paper....