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Nepal: The country of souvenirs

Nepal, a nation known for its temples and Himalayan mountains, is also known for its verity of souvenirs. One can get hundred types of souvenir here in Nepal. The main hub of these souvenirs is Thamel in Kathmandu. Besides, you can get souvenir shops here and there all over the Nepal. The details of some of those souvenirs are described here. Thangka paintings Thangka is a painting that narrates Buddhist lives or the life of great leaders. Thangkas are usually clothes made of cotton, silk or even human skins. Singing Bowls The singing bowls are basically musical instruments, that creates music when it strikes the bowl. Its generally used during meditation. Pashmina shawls Known as cashmere, Pashmina is considered of the world’s most luxurious natural fabrics. They are made from the soft hair of mountain goats found on the Tibetan Plateau. Khukuri The authentic Nepalese daggers are known as ‘khukuri’. These daggers are the best symbols of Nepal. Prayer Flags Prayer flags are the brightly colored fabric flags hung by Buddhists in places of worship. You see them in the mountains, near lakes, at stupas, and even in homes. They believe that when the fabric disintegrates, the prayer written on the flag flies off into the wind. Each color represents something different. Prayer Wheels Prayer wheels are a popular site in Nepal. They usually say the popular mantra “Om Mani Padme Hum” in Tibetan Buddhism. It’s believed that spinning the wheel is similar to saying the prayers out loud. Statues and Masks The statues and masks are the most important epitomes of Nepalese culture. Nepali Handicrafts The various jwelleries, the bamboo products, the carpets, leather goods, incenses, woodcrafts, alloy goods, ceramic, bone, crystal and various stone products also enrich the Nepali souvenirs.