What is Newar Jewelry?

Newar Jewelry is the Ornaments crafted from the groups of ethnic Newar ( Newah) folks  belogning Tamrakar, Shakya, Ghurju and Bhajracharya in Kathmandu Valley Nepal.


Nepal has some of the best goldsmiths & silver smiths in the world who are living mostly in Kathmandu Tal called Newar craftsmen. The Craftsmen have been delightining collectors and royal patrons with their exquisite creations for more than 600 years. Nepal is the place for the finest handmade jewelry.

Nepalese Arts & Crafts is divided into five major periods: Pre-Licchavi, Licchavi, transitional, early Malla and late Malla periods.

The Newar Arts & Crafts started early Malla Periods.

Some Newari jewelries;

         

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