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 arts located in the Washington, DC area.

The ornamentation, jewelry, and costumes we wore during our programs were our own products and fascinated audiences as much as our performances did. Our Pujanil line of sterling silver Buddhist jewelry and Sangrila Nepal series were so unique that artists in Nepal often copied our designs for their own use! We also loved scouring old shops for rare finds on our trips home. Kathmandu, Patan, Bhaktapur, and valley villages still hold untold vintage treasures waiting to be discovered.

All of our items embody some aspect of the rare Himalayan spirit, be it ritual, religious, or functional in nature. We love bringing people and wearable art together!