Avendi Journal
KathmanduThe dhaka topi is Nepal’s national cap, cut from handwoven Dhaka fabric. A complete guide to the cloth, its history, the Palpa weaving craft, and how to buy authentic.
KathmanduMithila art, also called Madhubani painting, is Nepal and India’s vivid folk tradition. Explore its history, five styles, symbols, and how to buy it.
KathmanduPure Himalayan shilajit from Nepal: what fulvic acid really does, the honest benefits for men and women, how to use it safely, how to spot fakes, and where to buy lab-tested resin.
KathmanduBuying Kathmandu souvenirs? Skip the tourist traps: where locals shop, how to spot real pashmina and thangka, bargaining etiquette, and the export rules.
KathmanduWhat to buy in Kathmandu: 15 best souvenirs and handicrafts — pashmina, Dhaka, thangka, khukuri, lokta paper, mad honey and more, with where to buy each.
KathmanduWhat is mad honey? A clear guide to Nepal’s rare reddish Himalayan honey — how Himalayan cliff bees make it, what it really does, how to dose it safely, and where to buy authentic jars.