Newars of Kathmandu valley had been trading with Tibet with the royal matrimonial ties since the 8th century till 1956AD. During this period, silver craftsmen from Patan city had been responsible in creating unique gift items and minting silver coins for these traders.

Kanak Shakya

Our 42 year old Kanak Shakya is one of those silver craftsmen who still know how to create these ancient silver gift items. Among more than 200 silversmiths in Patan city, the world heritage city of fine arts, he is the master in creating silver animal figures which is now a rare silver artwork.

Mahesh Bajracharya

Born in 1971, Mahesh Bajracharya is the second generation silversmith in this family of six of Patan city. He has been making silver jewelry for the past 17 years. Their specialty in silver crafts is in making handmade silver filigree items including bracelets, pendants, earring and necklace. He, along with his parent, brother, sister and wife had mastered the craftsmanship of filigree work which is handmade art from start to finish.

Adil Qazi

Born in early 1960, Adil Qazi and his brother Parvez learned jewelry making from their mother which happens to be their family crafts for 3 generations. By education Adil is an economist but he adopted the family trade when they family settle down in Nepal after they left their ancestor home in Tibet after the Chinese invasion in 1950s. The brothers create unique design out of beads found at the foot of the Himalayas following the theme of the beads.

Prem Bajracharya

Born in 1953, Prem Bajracharya, the seventh generation goldsmith has been continuing his family crafts located at Thimi town. His family is the master craftsmen in authentic jewelry of Kathmandu valley.