Handicrafts have been a valuable part of Nepalese heritage. They express the great tradition and proud culture of this great Himalayan Kingdom. Their origin can be traced back to the Stone Age when human brings were devoid of tools of any kind. The history of articles of everyday use may be as old as the history of man living in Nepal itself. But the history of ‘ artistic handicrafts’ probably can be traced only since the 5th century A.D. when one looks back to the Nepalese handicrafts design, materials, tools, craftsmanship and product development he/she finds them as old as the human civilization.
Nepalese people used to produce handicrafts goods usually in volume with more or less standard quality, many lends are there for evidence that almost all the Nepalese were been engaged in crafts works than in agriculture and crafts and commerce were in flourishing stage than agriculture during ‘Kirat Period’.
Once about the year 584 A.D. when Sen Gampo, King of Tibet married “Vrikuti” at that time also Nepalese metal crafts and arts flourished along with the Buddhism. “During the 13th century when Araniko finished making copper statues of ‘Sung Emperor’ it looked so perfect that those who worked in metal in china were highly impressed, they expressed very sincere and deep appreciation for his artistic genius. “it is really a great pride on the part of the Nepalese artisans to have such a reputation from the vast country like China.”
Nepalese people have developed its culture and craftsmanship in such away that they have made their country a living museum full of traditional ceremonies and handicrafts. Today, Nepal is known for her exquisite and fine crafts, carpets and other woolen products, stone work and various other products of tourist’s interest have earned her fame in the world market.
