Well, the same expertise are parcticed in Nepal to this day, now that the lucrative draws of international tourism encourage the domestic market products. These include shawls, woolen sweaters, socks, mittens, jackets, trousers, and caps which are very functional and colorful souvenir items. Nepalese tailors are adept at creating garments out of hand-loomed cotton, silk, wool, and leather. Exceptional embroidery also goes into the works. Gold and silver necklaces, bracelets, rings and traditional beads are some of the special products of Patan.
Tibetan jewelry abounds in Kathmandu.
There is even a colorful international glass bead market in Ranki Bazaar off Indrachowk. Kathmandu has one of the widest selections of loose gems in South Asia. This curved metal knife is synonymous with the legendary Gurkha soldiers and their valor in many international wars. Its origin is humble, belonging to the hills of Nepal. Manufactured by iron smiths with surprisingly simple and rudimentary traditional implements, this is an ideal souvenir to take back home with.