Nepalese Findings

Just got back from a short trip to Kathmandu, Nepal.  My India visa requires me to leave the country every 180 days.  I think it is just so they can keep tabs on my where abouts and not have me just disappear into the Indian landscape.  It gives me a chance to take a mini vacation from work, to explore new places and pick up new and unique treasures to use in our work here at Mahima Creations.

In the very famous Durbar Square, in the heart of Kathmandu, is one of the busiest, most amazing shopping bazars ever!  My only complaint was, it was hard to take in all the cool shops and stuff for sale while manoeuvring through the very narrow streets filled with cars, motorcycles, rickshaws, loose bricks, pot holes and mud!!

I did manage to pick up some beautiful, natural wool for knitting - something I haven't found in Vrindavan, although I'm sure it could be found in Delhi.

And also some neat jewellery findings - unique turquoise and silver pendents.  One was a shell pendent that I can't wait to use when the creative mood hits me.

New Location!!

Well...so much has been going on with Mahima Creations!!!

First, I went back to the USA in early spring expecting to stay for at least three months or more; I brought back all the items for sale in the shop so I could ship from California.  My sojourn was cut short and within the month I was heading back to India to cover a staff shortage at our facility in Vrindavan.  Someone had to be there to love on our widows who are working to bring you such neat and unique products.

In the process of this hurried move back, so many items from the shop were "lost", "misplaced" or just "disappeared" by the time I made it back to Vrindavan.  This was so unfortunate and I sincerely apologize for anybody who was affect by this.  It took me awhile, but I think everything has been straightened out without to much disappoint on our valued customers.

Then, after about a month in Vrindavan, Mahima Creations moved location to a new house, in the original Vrindavan, on the inside of the great Parikrama Marg. We moved in the last week of August into the sweetest little bungalow with gardens and a great work room, so comfortable for the widows!  We are just starting to re-stock our shop which has been a little idle.

Thank you are for your patience and support, and keep an eye out for new items to be added to our store in support of the widows of Vrindavan!! 

From Scrapes to Funky Necklace

Scrapes of sari fabric are braided into a chunky, funky necklace. I can't let go of one little piece of material, so am always looking for ways to use pieces of fabric.