Aji's

Aji's is a social enterprise that empowers elders to live healthy and happy lives by providing a platform to showcase their skills and knowledge.

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home goods

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Pancha Buddha Set by Juju Ratna Tamrakar

Pancha Buddha set is hand-sculpted by 71 year old Juju Ratna Tamrakar and comes with lokta paper box also made by Juju Ratna. Each piece is made with paper and clay and represents five buddhas of wisdom- Akshobhya- Immovable one (blue), Amitabha- Infinite Light (red), Amoghasiddhi- Almighty Conqueror (green), and Ratnasambhava- Jewel-Born One (yellow), and Virocana- Embodiment of Light (white). Box size: L 10.6 inches, W 4 inches, H 3.75 inches

Koň Foaming Rice Exfoliant #HervedaxAjis

Koň Foaming Rice Exfoliant is traditional Newa face scrub with a modern twist. Through our partnership with Herveda Botanicals, we have taken 62 years old Aji’s maker, Anita Joshi’s raw ingredients and recipe, and combined it with Herveda’s enzymes and vitamins to create a smoother and softer product for your delicate skin.

Ingredients: rice, orange peel, maize, rice bran, turmeric, lentil, fenugreek, chickpea, papaya enzyme, natural cleanser, soap-nut, timur, palmarosa, and mentha essential oils blend. Net weight: 50 grams.

Muda Stool by Ram Maya Maharjan

Muda (मुडा) Stool is handmade by 66 year old Ram Maya Maharjan of Siddhipur, also known as Thasi, a farming village in Kathmandu Valley famous for its sukul (traditional Nepalese straw mats). The straw used to make sukul and this stool is a by-product of the rice crop from Maharjan family farm. The Muda Stool weighs approximately 2.86 kgs and is 14 inches tall and 13 inches wide.

Dori Plant Hanger by Shiro Moktan

Dori (डोरी) means rope in Nepali. Dori macrame plant hangers are made of hand-braided cotton ropes with knotted fringe, a recently revived craft that originated in the 13th century. They can be placed flat against a wall or hung from a hook in the ceiling, both indoors and outdoors. “All that is needed is some rope, your hands and your imagination,” says Shiro.

Nanglo Macrame Hanger by Shiro Moktan

Nanglo is a flat tray handwoven with bamboo that is a staple in Nepalese kitchens and religious rituals. This innovative design by Aji's maker Shiro combines the traditional Nanglo with macrame to create an eco-friendly storage solution for your kitchen. The hanger is approx. 35 inches in length.

Dharma Chakra Magnet by Juju Ratna Tamrakar

Hand-sculpted Dharma Chakra fridge magnets by 70 year old Juju Ratna Tamrakar. Dharma Chakra (धर्म चक्र) means ‘Wheel of Law’ and represents the Buddhist eightfold path. Each piece is made with paper and clay and is approximately 6 cm in diameter.

Swayambhu Stupa by Juju Ratna Tamrakar

Hand-sculpted Swayambhu Stupa (स्वयम्भु ) by 70 year old Juju Ratna Tamrakar. The stupa is made of clay and lokta paper (handmade paper indigenous to Nepal). Height 5.2 inches, base diameter 4 inches.