Silver Lotus

I began Silver Lotus while living in Kathmandu, Nepal, where I fell in love with the extraordinary jewelry handcrafted by artisans using traditional tools, techniques, and materials. Because of the political turmoil in Nepal, my family and I returned to the USA, but we remain deeply connected to Nepal (we have family and friends there) and to promoting the craft and culture of this extraordinary and beautiful Himalayan country. This lens is part of that effort.

At Silver Lotus you'll find handmade sterling silver jewelry of Tibet, Nepal, and the Himalayas. This includes handcrafted bracelets, earrings, necklaces, rings, pins, and beaded and gemstone jewelry crafted by artisans using traditional tools and techniques. Silver Lotus also carries other products from the Himalayas.

We also look for other brilliant buys to pass along to you. Silver Lotus is committed to the highest standards of customer service, so you can feel confident in your purchases. Visit the-silver-lotus, and be sure to have a look at our eBay feedback while you're there.

Shivaratri (the Night of Shiva) in Nepal

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Nepal Links

An assortment of links to sites in, about, or connected to Nepal. Tibet links are elsewhere on this page in their own little box...

Nepali Times: An excellent place to keep up with the news from Nepal
The Garden of Dreams: A tranquil oasis in the heart of Kathmandu, Nepal. It was a privilege to be a small part of this restoration project. Have a look!
Wild Earth: Handcrafted Himalayan herbal products, home of the world's only yak milk soap, and one of the best places I've ever worked!
The Mountain Institute (TMI): TMI is an international non-profit organization dedicated to conservation, community development, and cultural preservation in the Himalayan, Andes, Appalachian, and other mountain ranges of the world.
Welcome to Nepal: This is the website of Nepal's Ministry of Culture, Tourism, and Civil Aviation. It's an excellent place to start if you are looking for information about Nepal.
Everest News: Because it's there!
Kathmandu Valley Preservation Trust: The relatively small Kathmandu Valley of Nepal is home to an extraordinary architectural heritage, including seven UNESCO World Heritage Sites. Many of the temples, monuments, and townscapes are endangered by the pressures of development. The KVPT, an outstanding NGO, has been working to rescue these architectural treasures. Learn more about it here.
Himal Southasian: There is no better magazine in or about South Asia!
Ethical Traveler: The first grass-roots alliance uniting adventurers, tourists, travel agencies, and outfitters - everyone who loves to travel, and sees travel as a positive force in the world. Author Jeff Greenwald, a co-founder of the organization, has lived in Nepal; some of his books are noted in the Amazon section down below.
Pilgrims Books: An amazing bookstore! If you can't get to Kathmandu, visit Pilgrim's website to order books. And if you're ever in Kathmandu, stop in for tea, dosas, or other yummies at the restaurant in their Thamel branch.

South Asia news from the BBC

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The Best of Tibet, Nepal and the Himalayas

If you are interested in any aspect of South Asia, visit The Best of Tibet, Nepal and the Himalayas, where I have personally selected books, music, incense, singing bowls, and many more items that you might enjoy.

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Spotlight

Jewels of the Lotus

With "Jewels Of The Lotus", Tibetan Buddhism, Healing, and Gemstones are combined into one divination tool. The 45 unique cards combine Buddhist symbolism and photographs of gemstones. The book is easy to understand and gives both an efficient introduction on how to use the cards, and information on Tibetan Buddhism, the wisdom of gemstones, and how to use that knowledge for healing purposes. Hard-to-find. Gets fantastic reviews!

Jewels of the Lotus: Tibetan Gemstone Oracle

by: Dawn Silver

Amazon Price: (as of 07/11/2009)

Tibet Links

International Campaign for Tibet (ICT): The ICT is a non-profit organization that has been working since 1988 to monitor and promote internationally recognized human rights and democratic freedoms in Tibet.
Tibet House: Tibet House works on many fronts. These include presenting Tibetan culture and art to the West, helping preserve and restore Tibet's unique cultural and spiritual heritage, and sharing Tibet's practical systems of spiritual philosophy and mind sciences. Please have a look!
Tibet: an extraordinary land and its people: More about Tibet, on Hubpages

Jewelry of Nepal, India, Tibet and the Himalayas

The artisans of South Asia have been creating extraordinary jewelry since ancient times. These books are a wonderful introduction to the exquisite designs and workmanship for which the gold and silversmiths of the region are famous.

Jewelry of Nepal

Gold Jewelry from Tibet a...

Traditional Jewelry of In...

Maharajas' Jewels

Naga Tribal Adornment: Si...

Books About Tibet

More excellent books by writers and photographers who are part of the Kathmandu community.

Into Tibet: The CIA's Fir...

The Story of Tibet: Conve...

Tibet's Sacred Mountain:...

Kailas: On Pilgrimage to...

Hidden Himalayas

Buying and caring for jewelry

Over at the Jewelry Marketplace you can find many good articles about buying and taking care of jewelry. You can get good tips for buying jewelry online, selecting the right gemstone, caring for your jewelry and gems, and even tips for buying jewelry for women or men. You can see a list of all their articles here.

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More jewelry resources and information

All About Jewels Glossary: Very helpful illustrated jewelry glossary, A - Z

Books About Gemstones and Jewelry

Learn more about fascinating gemstones, how to buy jewelry, and other related topics.

Gemstones of the World, R...

Jewelry & Gems: The Buyin...

Jewelry & Gems at Auction...

Gem Identification Made E...

Colored Gemstones, 1st Ed...

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Silver_Lotus wrote...

Thank you!

Posted October 10, 2008

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FlowersByDottie wrote...

Nice lens and beautiful jewelry!I rated 5 stars and added you to my favorites.Please drop by my lenses thanks.
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Posted October 10, 2008

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Silver_Lotus wrote...

Thank you!

Posted July 08, 2008

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faithcreations wrote...

Nice Lens! Welcome to the "SHOP AT HOME" group! Faith

Posted July 07, 2008

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Silver_Lotus wrote...

Thank you - glad you could stop by. You have some great lenses!

Posted June 19, 2008

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Lady_Gotrocks wrote...

Beautiful work!

Posted June 18, 2008

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Silver_Lotus wrote...

Much appreciated - thank you!

Posted April 24, 2008

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JewelryCollectibles wrote...

Excellent lens! Gave you 5 stars, and added you to my group.

Posted April 24, 2008

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charkamman wrote...

nice... beautiful things you have here...
Keep the good work going.
kathmandu is a sad story.... We had a job offer there for a NGO, but decided not to go... It used to be such a great wonderful and peaceful city...

Love&Light

Posted April 23, 2008

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Silver_Lotus wrote...

I appreciate all of these nice comments!

Posted April 21, 2008

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BleuMoonsAttic wrote...

Beautiful lens. I love the way you combined the information regarding your store & products with the links and information on Nepal.

Posted April 20, 2008

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Arora wrote...

Beautiful! Been to kathmandu on way to Mount Everesr Base Camp & loved it!

Posted April 10, 2008

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