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Three Stars Nepali Handicrafts
By Niang Chen
Translated by Angel Pu
439-4, Beitun Rd, Beitun District
(04) 2243-2796
Hours: 9 am-9 pm (closed Sundays)
Credit cards not accepted.
This exotic store is practically a miniature Nepal antiques and information center, allowing owner Surya to show his love for his home country and fulfill his hope of helping Taiwanese better understand Nepalese culture.
Here most of the products are fair-trade Nepalese handicrafts, and you can find Thanka paintings, all sizes of prayer wheels, shoulder bags, handbags, clothing, prayer beads, drums, bowls, trumpets, incense, pashmina wool items, banana fiber hats, yak fur blankets, hair ornaments, and batik products. The store is basically like a cave full of mysterious treasures. Besides his mother language, Mr. Surya can speak Hindi, English, Chinese and Japanese, and his abundant knowledge and philosophy are among the most valuable things in the shop. The price range for products runs from NT$50 to NT$5,000. If you are interested in Nepalese, Tibetan and Indian cultures, you're very welcome to stop by for a look and a cup of tea.
 
 
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January 2010 
