Utpalasia

Authentic Himalayan vintage & designer jewelry

Dumfries, Virginia

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Buddhist Lotus Mantra Ring // Om Mani Padme Hum Mantra Ring // Mixed Metal Vintage Tibetan Ring // Unisex Meditation Ring

$35.00

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Five Buddha Tibetan Vintage Cuff // Nepal Pancha Buddha Sterling Wide Cuff // Master Vintage Incised Buddhist Cuff Bracelet

$350.00

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Tibetan Teardrop Inlay Earrings // Coral & Lapis Dangles // Lapis and Coral Himalayan Jewelry // Black Onyx and Mother of Pearl Earrings

$60.00

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Tibetan Lapis Lazuli & Coral Sterling Silver Cuff // Boho Hippie Cuff // The Ultimate Statement Piece

$350.00

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Stylish Summer Body Jewelry // Sterling Silver Adjustable Toe Accessory // Floral Himalayan Toe Rings // Unique Nepal Traditional Toe Rings

$15.00

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Vintage Tibetan Lapis Lazuli & Coral Earrings // Himalayan Geometric Dangle Earrings // Traditional Oval Inlay Sterling Silver Earrings

$65.00

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Black Onyx Four Petal Flower Earrings // Dainty Himalayan Floral Dangles in Onyx // Vintage Nepal Protection Earrings

$35.00

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Tibetan Teardrop Inlay Earrings // Coral & Lapis Dangles // Lapis and Coral Himalayan Jewelry // Black Onyx and Mother of Pearl Earrings

$60.00

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Tibetan Symbol Vintage Vajra Earrings // Buddhist Incised & Repousse Earrings // Lotus and Mandala Symbol Earrings of Nepal

$85.00

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Himalayan Oblong Mother of Pearl Vintage Ring // Floral Pink Shell Sterling Silver Ring // Unique Mother of Pearl Pink Shimmer Ring

$85.00

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Traditional Himalayan Lapis Lazuli Ring // Vintage Sterling Silver Wisdom Ring // Nepal Vintage Self-Expression Lapis Statement Ring

$95.00

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Brilliant Green Cat's Eye Sterling Silver Ring // Talisman Against Negative Energies // Himalayan Vaiduryam Cat's Eye Gemstone Ring

$70.00

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Large Tiger's Eye Vintage Ring // Minimalist Himilayan Statement Ring // Courage & Power Sterling Silver Jewelry

$150.00

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Green Jade and Peridot Sterling Silver Pendant // Vintage Himalayan Jade Pendant // Seafoam Pendant with Peridot Stone Accent

$95.00

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Blue Gem Turquoise Vintage Ring // Traditional Nepal Sterling Silver Jewelry // Unique Embellished Turquoise Ring

$95.00

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Large Malachite Sterling Silver Ring // Deep Green Vintage Himalayan Ring // Minimalist Malachite Statement Ring

$175.00

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Classic Himalayan Turquoise Ring // Vintage Sterling Silver Traditional Turquoise Ring // Handmade Jewelry of Nepal

$90.00

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19 Stone Garnet Universe Ring // Sterling Himalayan Celestial Stars Ring // Deep Red Starburst Ring // Himalayan Tara Colorburst Ring

$275.00

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Large Rhodochrosite Pendant // Sterling Silver Vintage Pink Pendant // Selfless Love & Compassionate Heart Pendant

$105.00

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Vintage Buddha Eyes Lokta Painting // Large Swayambunath Buddha Eyes Wall Hanging // Traditional Tibetan Buddhist Symbol Art

$80.00

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Temple of the Monkeys Lokta Print // Vintage Nepal Swayambunath 'Sublime Trees' Complex // UNESCO Tibetan Buddhist Pilgrimage Stupa Print

$80.00

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Om Mani Padme Hum Mantra Pendant // Vintage Silver Aum Symbol Jewelry // Himalayan Whimsigoth Seed Mantra Meditation Pendant

$115.00

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Colorful Semi-Precious Earrings // Sterling Silver Color Variety Post Earrings // Vintage 1990s Chic Statement Earrings

$85.00

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Endless Knot Buddhist Symbol Pendant // Sterling Silver Endless Knot & Lotus Jewelry // Incised Tibetan Sacred Symbol Pendant

$95.00

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Eight Petal Inlaid Flower Pendant // Sterling Silver Vintage Turquoise, Coral, and Onyx Pendant // 1970s Authentic Himalayan Jewelry

$85.00

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Citrine & Floral Sterling Silver Pendant // Ornate Citrine Vintage Pendant // Confidence and Personal Power Jewelry // Solar Chakra Pendant

$90.00

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Twenty-Nine Onyx Dangle Hoop Earrings // Sterling Silver Seven Strand Accent Hoops // Himalayan Onyx Stone Earrings

$65.00

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Ornamented Himalayan Hoop Earrings // Striped Sterling Silver Hoops // Authentic Nepal Village Earrings // Lightweight Ribbed Hoops

$55.00

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Himalayan Leaf & Floral Pendant // Nepali Coral Flower Jewelry // Onyx Spoke Pendant // Vintage 1970s Himalayan Village Jewelry

$80.00

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Sterling Silver Carnelian Pendant // Himalayan Traditional Jewelry // Delicate Lozenge Carnelian Ripple Stripe Pendant

$50.00

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Classic Himalayan Sterling Silver Hoops // Vintage Fluted Hoop Earrings // Traditional Folk Jewelry of Nepal

$45.00

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Avalokitesvara Wall Hanging // Bodhisattva of Compassion Wall Art // Vajrayana Buddhist Lord of Om Mani Padme Hum Mantra

$35.00

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Vintage Repousse Teardrop Earrings // Sterling Silver Himalayan Dangle Earrings // Geometric & Floral Nepal Traditional Nepali Ornament

$85.00

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Vintage Semi-Precious Floral Dangle Earrings // Himalayan Sterling Silver Amethyst Earrings // Open Drum Lattice Work Garnet Drop Earrings

$85.00

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Vintage Om Mani Padme Hum Ring // Devanagari Script Meditation Ring // Lotus Mantra Jewelry // Himalayan Traditional Band

$35.00

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Buddhist Om Mani Padme Hum Cuff // Tibetan Mantra Cuff // Vintage Traditional Meditation Jewelry // Hindu Script Cuff Bracelet

$45.00

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Rudraksha Wrist Mala // Himalayan Meditation Bracelet // Shiva Sacred Seed Bead Bracelet // Buddhist Mindfulness Mala

$30.00

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Traditional Tibetan Stone and Metal Prayer Bracelet // Beaded Meditation Wrist Mala // Himalayan Natural Elements Jewelry

$45.00

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Buddha Eyes Embroidered Denim Shoulder Bag // Himalayan Boho Style Traditional Bag // Kathmandu Buddha Eyes Symbol Crossbody Bag

$50.00

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Vintage Balinese Gamelan Dream Ball Pendant // Sterling Silver Harmony Ball // Meditation Music Ball Pendant // Unisex Bali Chime Pendant

$90.00

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Zareen on Jul 23, 2023

5 out of 5 stars

Beautiful & I am very satisfied 🙏❤️

Cordula responded on Aug 13, 2023

I appreciate your feedback, Zareen, and hope you will enjoy your mala!

Rudraksha Wrist Mala // Himalayan Meditation Bracelet // Shiva Sacred Seed Bead Bracelet // Buddhist Mindfulness Mala

Rudraksha Wrist Mala // Himalayan Meditation Bracelet // Shiva Sacred Seed Bead Bracelet // Buddhist Mindfulness Mala
Darcy on Jul 8, 2023

5 out of 5 stars

beautiful petite bracelet . Stone is gorgeous . complimentary little flowers on both sides. well done

Cordula responded on Jul 9, 2023

Thank you so much for sharing your feedback! We love to hear your thoughts and hope to welcome you back in the shop again soon.

Himalayan Red Stone Floral Cuff // Unisex Vintage Nepal Traditional Cuff // Adjustable Boho Jewelry // Tibetan Vintage Cuff

Himalayan Red Stone Floral Cuff // Unisex Vintage Nepal Traditional Cuff // Adjustable Boho Jewelry // Tibetan Vintage Cuff
Taj on Apr 17, 2023

5 out of 5 stars

Awesome! Goes in the hallway!

Cordula responded on Apr 17, 2023

Thank you, Taj, for your great review!

Vintage Buddha Eyes Lokta Painting // Large Swayambunath Buddha Eyes Wall Hanging // Traditional Tibetan Buddhist Symbol Art

Vintage Buddha Eyes Lokta Painting // Large Swayambunath Buddha Eyes Wall Hanging // Traditional Tibetan Buddhist Symbol Art
Audrey on Jun 17, 2022

5 out of 5 stars

seller was so sweet and shipped my item so fast

Cordula responded on Jun 17, 2022

Thank you for your wonderful feedback, Audrey!

Buddhist Fish Symbol Puzzle Ring // Sterling Silver Four Tier Koi Puzzle Ring // Tibetan Sacred Symbol Fish Challenge Ring

Buddhist Fish Symbol Puzzle Ring // Sterling Silver Four Tier Koi Puzzle Ring // Tibetan Sacred Symbol Fish Challenge Ring
MJW on May 18, 2022

5 out of 5 stars

Absolutely 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.

Cordula responded on May 18, 2022

Thank you so much for your kind words!

Tibetan Buddhist Endless Knot Circle Earrings // Auspicious Eternal Love Earrings // Incised Buddhist Symbol Circle Earrings

Tibetan Buddhist Endless Knot Circle Earrings // Auspicious Eternal Love Earrings // Incised Buddhist Symbol Circle Earrings
ezra on Jan 15, 2022

5 out of 5 stars

I love them thank you :)

Tibetan Lotus Hoop Dangle Earrings // Sterling Silver Boho Himalayan Earrings // Vintage Buddhist Statement Earrings

Tibetan Lotus Hoop Dangle Earrings // Sterling Silver Boho Himalayan Earrings // Vintage Buddhist Statement Earrings
ezra on Jan 15, 2022

5 out of 5 stars

Came super fast, beautiful earrings.

Tibetan Dragon Earrings // Sterling Silver Boho Hoop Dangle Earrings // Vintage Himalayan Incised Earrings // Buddhist Statement Earrings

Tibetan Dragon Earrings // Sterling Silver Boho Hoop Dangle Earrings // Vintage Himalayan Incised Earrings // Buddhist Statement Earrings
Kent on Dec 10, 2021

5 out of 5 stars

Excellent quality item exactly as described. Purchased as a gift. Recipient very happy and excited. Would definitely order from this vendor again.

Tibetan Buddhist Eternal Knot Shoulder Bag // Sacred Buddhist Symbol Bag // Unisex Himalayan Love Knot Bag

Tibetan Buddhist Eternal Knot Shoulder Bag // Sacred Buddhist Symbol Bag // Unisex Himalayan Love Knot Bag
Daisy Martinez on Oct 16, 2021

5 out of 5 stars

I 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:)

Himalayan Carnelian Gemstone Ring with Sterling Silver Band // Carnelian Ring // Red Gemstone Ring // Special Valentine's Gift for Her

Himalayan Carnelian Gemstone Ring with Sterling Silver Band // Carnelian Ring // Red Gemstone Ring // Special Valentine's Gift for Her
areneer1965 on Aug 6, 2021

5 out of 5 stars

Love these dainty little earrings! Very well made and will get lots of wear.

Coral Leaf Inlay Earrings // Petite Sterling Silver Onyx Dangle Earrings // Perfect Valentine's Day Gift // Versatile Turquoise Dangles

Coral Leaf Inlay Earrings // Petite Sterling Silver Onyx Dangle Earrings // Perfect Valentine's Day Gift // Versatile Turquoise Dangles

About Utpalasia

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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'.
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.
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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Last updated on Nov 13, 2020

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Items

Featured items

Buddhist Lotus Mantra Ring // Om Mani Padme Hum Mantra Ring // Mixed Metal Vintage Tibetan Ring // Unisex Meditation Ring

Five Buddha Tibetan Vintage Cuff // Nepal Pancha Buddha Sterling Wide Cuff // Master Vintage Incised Buddhist Cuff Bracelet

Tibetan Teardrop Inlay Earrings // Coral & Lapis Dangles // Lapis and Coral Himalayan Jewelry // Black Onyx and Mother of Pearl Earrings

Tibetan Lapis Lazuli & Coral Sterling Silver Cuff // Boho Hippie Cuff // The Ultimate Statement Piece

All Items

Stylish Summer Body Jewelry // Sterling Silver Adjustable Toe Accessory // Floral Himalayan Toe Rings // Unique Nepal Traditional Toe Rings

Vintage Tibetan Lapis Lazuli & Coral Earrings // Himalayan Geometric Dangle Earrings // Traditional Oval Inlay Sterling Silver Earrings

Black Onyx Four Petal Flower Earrings // Dainty Himalayan Floral Dangles in Onyx // Vintage Nepal Protection Earrings

Tibetan Teardrop Inlay Earrings // Coral & Lapis Dangles // Lapis and Coral Himalayan Jewelry // Black Onyx and Mother of Pearl Earrings

Tibetan Symbol Vintage Vajra Earrings // Buddhist Incised & Repousse Earrings // Lotus and Mandala Symbol Earrings of Nepal

Himalayan Oblong Mother of Pearl Vintage Ring // Floral Pink Shell Sterling Silver Ring // Unique Mother of Pearl Pink Shimmer Ring

Traditional Himalayan Lapis Lazuli Ring // Vintage Sterling Silver Wisdom Ring // Nepal Vintage Self-Expression Lapis Statement Ring

Brilliant Green Cat's Eye Sterling Silver Ring // Talisman Against Negative Energies // Himalayan Vaiduryam Cat's Eye Gemstone Ring

Large Tiger's Eye Vintage Ring // Minimalist Himilayan Statement Ring // Courage & Power Sterling Silver Jewelry

Green Jade and Peridot Sterling Silver Pendant // Vintage Himalayan Jade Pendant // Seafoam Pendant with Peridot Stone Accent

Blue Gem Turquoise Vintage Ring // Traditional Nepal Sterling Silver Jewelry // Unique Embellished Turquoise Ring

Large Malachite Sterling Silver Ring // Deep Green Vintage Himalayan Ring // Minimalist Malachite Statement Ring

Classic Himalayan Turquoise Ring // Vintage Sterling Silver Traditional Turquoise Ring // Handmade Jewelry of Nepal

19 Stone Garnet Universe Ring // Sterling Himalayan Celestial Stars Ring // Deep Red Starburst Ring // Himalayan Tara Colorburst Ring

Large Rhodochrosite Pendant // Sterling Silver Vintage Pink Pendant // Selfless Love & Compassionate Heart Pendant

Vintage Buddha Eyes Lokta Painting // Large Swayambunath Buddha Eyes Wall Hanging // Traditional Tibetan Buddhist Symbol Art

Temple of the Monkeys Lokta Print // Vintage Nepal Swayambunath 'Sublime Trees' Complex // UNESCO Tibetan Buddhist Pilgrimage Stupa Print

Om Mani Padme Hum Mantra Pendant // Vintage Silver Aum Symbol Jewelry // Himalayan Whimsigoth Seed Mantra Meditation Pendant

Colorful Semi-Precious Earrings // Sterling Silver Color Variety Post Earrings // Vintage 1990s Chic Statement Earrings

Endless Knot Buddhist Symbol Pendant // Sterling Silver Endless Knot & Lotus Jewelry // Incised Tibetan Sacred Symbol Pendant

Eight Petal Inlaid Flower Pendant // Sterling Silver Vintage Turquoise, Coral, and Onyx Pendant // 1970s Authentic Himalayan Jewelry

Citrine & Floral Sterling Silver Pendant // Ornate Citrine Vintage Pendant // Confidence and Personal Power Jewelry // Solar Chakra Pendant

Twenty-Nine Onyx Dangle Hoop Earrings // Sterling Silver Seven Strand Accent Hoops // Himalayan Onyx Stone Earrings

Ornamented Himalayan Hoop Earrings // Striped Sterling Silver Hoops // Authentic Nepal Village Earrings // Lightweight Ribbed Hoops

Himalayan Leaf & Floral Pendant // Nepali Coral Flower Jewelry // Onyx Spoke Pendant // Vintage 1970s Himalayan Village Jewelry

Sterling Silver Carnelian Pendant // Himalayan Traditional Jewelry // Delicate Lozenge Carnelian Ripple Stripe Pendant

Classic Himalayan Sterling Silver Hoops // Vintage Fluted Hoop Earrings // Traditional Folk Jewelry of Nepal

Avalokitesvara Wall Hanging // Bodhisattva of Compassion Wall Art // Vajrayana Buddhist Lord of Om Mani Padme Hum Mantra

Vintage Repousse Teardrop Earrings // Sterling Silver Himalayan Dangle Earrings // Geometric & Floral Nepal Traditional Nepali Ornament

Vintage Semi-Precious Floral Dangle Earrings // Himalayan Sterling Silver Amethyst Earrings // Open Drum Lattice Work Garnet Drop Earrings

Vintage Om Mani Padme Hum Ring // Devanagari Script Meditation Ring // Lotus Mantra Jewelry // Himalayan Traditional Band

Buddhist Om Mani Padme Hum Cuff // Tibetan Mantra Cuff // Vintage Traditional Meditation Jewelry // Hindu Script Cuff Bracelet

Rudraksha Wrist Mala // Himalayan Meditation Bracelet // Shiva Sacred Seed Bead Bracelet // Buddhist Mindfulness Mala

Traditional Tibetan Stone and Metal Prayer Bracelet // Beaded Meditation Wrist Mala // Himalayan Natural Elements Jewelry

Buddha Eyes Embroidered Denim Shoulder Bag // Himalayan Boho Style Traditional Bag // Kathmandu Buddha Eyes Symbol Crossbody Bag

Vintage Balinese Gamelan Dream Ball Pendant // Sterling Silver Harmony Ball // Meditation Music Ball Pendant // Unisex Bali Chime Pendant

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About Utpalasia

Shop members

Cordula Sturm Dahal

Bhim "Anil" Dahal

Tasherit Sturm Dahal

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