Blue African Trade Bead and Lapis Bracelet french This spectacular piece displays Thapa's

This spectacular piece displays Thapa's mastery of the 14th - 16th century Newar Design style through its rich color palette

This stunning necklace is more than just a necklace

This work by celebrated artist Lok Chitrakar is of Amitabha

The brilliant blue turquoise from Kingman

Blue African Trade Bead and Lapis Bracelet french This spectacular piece displays Thapa'sThis striking bracelet is highlighted by an antique African Trade Bead. These 19th century beads were handmade in Murano, the tiny island next to Venice, Italy, and traded with Africa. So important was this glass bead making to Venice's prosperity that the master glass blowers were treated as royalty but were not allowed to leave the island state. The bracelet is completed with bright blue Afghani lapis. This one of a kind bracelet carries a long