Utpalasia
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MJW on May 18, 2022
5 out of 5 starsAbsolutely beautiful! Purchased as a gift and I'm sure they will be loved. Cordula, the owner of the shop, is wonderful. She shipped the earrings quickly and they were beautifully packaged. Definitely recommend her shop.
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Cordula responded on May 18, 2022
Thank you so much for your kind words!
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Kent on Dec 10, 2021
5 out of 5 starsExcellent quality item exactly as described. Purchased as a gift. Recipient very happy and excited. Would definitely order from this vendor again.
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Daisy Martinez on Oct 16, 2021
5 out of 5 starsI have been looking for a right hand ring and found that carnelian stone would work best for me. I found this one and knew it was the one! The design is simple and unique. The size fit perfectly! It was just meant for me:)
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areneer1965 on Aug 6, 2021
5 out of 5 starsLove these dainty little earrings! Very well made and will get lots of wear.
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Dariya on Feb 20, 2021
5 out of 5 starsA stunning pendant that was even more beautiful in person than the pictures showed! Shipping was quick and I received the piece within a few days of my order. Wonderful experience with the shop owner, as usual!
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Moana on Feb 16, 2021
5 out of 5 starsI am so delighted! This is a beautiful piece, intricately detailed, and one I will always wear. Very kind advice and support from the shop owner, item was so nicely packaged, and it arrived very quickly- a bonus as I am moving and only in this house a few days longer! Thank you, I could not be more pleased.
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Alex on Feb 6, 2021
5 out of 5 starsThe ring was beautiful and high quality, just as described. Fast shipping and excellent customer service.
About Utpalasia
Original Wearable Art & Vintage Himalaya
Namaskar!
Many years ago, Anil and I had a dream to bring the beauty of North Indian classical Kathak, Himalayan folk, Tibetan Buddhist, and Bollywood dance to wider audiences. We started two studios in Nepal, and over the course of many years that vision eventually became Utpalasia, which is now an established performing and teaching institution for South and Southeast Asian cultural heritage and the arts located in the Washington, DC area.
The ornamentation, jewelry, and costumes we wore during our programs were our own designs or private collection vintage adornments; they fascinated audiences as much as our performances did. Our Pujanil line of sterling silver Buddhist jewelry and the Sangrila Nepal series were so unique that artists in Nepal often copied our designs for their own use!
We also love scouring old shops for rare finds on our trips home. Kathmandu, Patan, Bhaktapur and rural villages still hold untold vintage treasures waiting to be discovered. This 'wearable art' embodies the beautiful Himalayan spirit, be it ritual, religious, or functional in nature.
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Cordula Sturm Dahal
Owner, Maker, Designer
I'm the founder of Utpalasia, a cultural organization for dance and the arts. I love the history of vintage pieces, and designing and making custom Himalayan wearable art. I feel jewelry is spiritual and empowering, our personal 'sacred space'.
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Bhim "Anil" Dahal
Maker, Designer
Anil is the artistic director of Utpalasia and an essential part of our family business. Born and raised in Nepal, his keen eye helps us source exquisite vintage pieces as well as unique findings, beads, and pendants for our own designs.
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Tasherit Sturm Dahal
Maker, Designer
Tasherit is Utpalasia's choreographer and senior dancer. Experienced in the fashion industry, she often models for our photo shoots. She has a talent for giving traditional designs an edgy, hip look and painting canvases reflecting Buddhist thought.
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Utpalasia is considered a professional seller (known as a trader) in the EU. What's this?