African Trade Bead and Lapis Bracelet THAPA displays Thapa's mastery of the

displays Thapa's mastery of the 13th - 16th century Newar Design style through its precise lines

His mantra is the ever-present ‘Om Mani Padme Hum’ that you hear chanted throughout the Himalaya

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The elegant colors and exuberant patterns of our Kantha Jacket will bring a smile to your face

Size: 200 x 70 cm (79' x 27

African Trade Bead and Lapis Bracelet THAPA displays Thapa's mastery of theThis striking bracelet is highlighted by an antique African Trade Bead. These 19th century beads were handmade in Murano, the tiny island next to Venice, Italy, and traded with Africa. So important was this glass bead making to Venice's prosperity that the master glass blowers were treated as royalty but were not allowed to leave the island state. The bracelet is completed with bright blue Afghani lapis. This one of a kind bracelet carries a long