Who are we? Tell us a bit more about Shakya HandicraftWe are a group of Newari artisans working hard to bring you Buddhist and meditation products directly from our workshop. Newari artisans are the aborigines of Kathmandu Valley, Nepal. History shows Newars have been making Buddha statues and Buddhist ritual gifts for centuries since sixth century AD. So we are still contributing to this Art and Culture and keeping our Newari tradition alive. We have acquired our skills and traditional method of crafting from our forefathers. The tradition has been descended from generation to generation and preserved till today. Hope this trend continues and your support means a lot to us. Do help us by endorsing our products and sharing our Newari culture with your friends and loved onesWhere are you located? Where do you ship products from?We are located in Lalitpur, Nepal near Patan Durbar Square, A historical world heritage site. We have multiple venues of factories. And we ship from Patan, Lalitpur, Nepal.How do you ship your products? Are they expedited shipping?Our packages are shipped by expedited shipping methods. We use couriers like DHL, Fedex etc. to ship your products to your doorsteps. These are all quick and safe deliveries. Check here for more details.Do you take customized orders?Yes, we do. Provide us with your detailed requirements. And we will communicate and discuss on your specimens thoroughly. You can customize and personalize products to your heart's content. Once you are satisfied with your quest we go ahead to complete your customized order.Are your products all handmade?All of our products are 100% handmade. Taking from Buddha statues, Thangka Paintings, Tibetan Jewelry to Tibetan rugs and Meditation gifts, they are all authentic handicrafts made by Newar artisans in Patan, Nepal.Can my statue or other products be consecrated or blessed by a local monk?Yes, absolutely. We are affiliated to Local Buddhist monastery.