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Sankara’s Toy Box

by Sankara Imports | June 5, 2019 | Products | 0 Comments

In honor of our anniversary month, we are featuring one of our favorite items in the shop - our handcrafted stuffed toys! The stuffed toys we feature in our shop are created by our artisan friends at both MESH in India and Nahil Dukkan in Turkey. MESH, or...

Lost Wax Casting – Brass

by Sankara Imports | May 1, 2019 | Products | 0 Comments

The lost wax method of brass casting can be traced back in India over 6,000 years to the Indus Valley Civilization. The technique can create finely detailed pieces, and as the mold for each piece is destroyed in the process, each piece is one of a kind! To...

Ikat Weaving

by Sankara Imports | April 2, 2019 | Products | 0 Comments

Ikat is a traditional weaving technique which can trace its roots back to prehistory. With ikat, the threads are dyed before the weaving, only revealing the design if the loom is set up correctly. In most parts of the world, only the warp or the weft is dyed to...

Nazar Boncuğu (Evil Eye)

by Sankara Imports | March 1, 2019 | Products | 0 Comments

The Nazar Boncuğu, or evil eye, is a Turkish tradition dating back over 3,000 years. Evil eyes are used as protection against bad intentions, bad luck, and jealousy. As a legacy of the former Ottoman Empire, the Nazar are common not only throughout Turkey, but...

Pattachitra Painting

by Sankara Imports | January 2, 2019 | Products | 0 Comments

Pattachitra painting is an ancient tradition still in practice in Eastern India, particularly Odisha and Bengal. Pattachitra literally translates to "canvas picture". The art can trace its roots back over a thousand years with murals from the 5th century BCE still...

Covid in India – How to Help

by Sankara Imports | May 22, 2021 | Around the Shop, Community Events, Friends of Sankara | 0 Comments

While we reopen in the US and the UK, the situation on the ground in India and Nepal is growing increasingly dire. Between the rapidly spreading virus, the lockdowns, the overflowing hospitals, and the lack of financial security; a growing community of people across...

Kavi’s Birthday Toy Drive

by Sankara Imports | July 25, 2019 | Around the Shop | 0 Comments

It's Kavi's 7th birthday! And to celebrate we'll be collecting dog treats (everything welcome except for rawhide) as well as new and gently used dog toys for the pups at AAIDD. While Kavi (and Leela) have all the treats and toys they need, there often isn't the...

Meet the Artists

by Sankara Imports | June 2, 2019 | Around the Shop | 0 Comments

We can't wait for our special Meet the Artist Day on June 29th - come by to meet two of our favorite artists! Come see Dana of Urban Utopia Photography at 1 PM to hear about her travels and her photography. Then take home your own piece of fabulous art. She'll also...

Anniversary Celebration!

by Sankara Imports | June 1, 2019 | Around the Shop | 0 Comments

We can't believe it's been seven years since we opened our doors! And three years in our current location on Main Street. In celebration, we'll be offering a whole weekend of specials! Join us on June 22nd and 23rd for: - Snacks, including cookies, our favorite Indian...

Spring/Summer Henna Schedule – Belper

by Sankara Imports | February 25, 2020 | Sarahenna | 0 Comments

Our drop in events are the perfect time to stop in for a simple design. Prices start at £10 (more elaborate designs require a private appointment). Drop in anytime between 10 AM and 4 PM (unless otherwise noted), no appointment needed! Bring a few friends or family...

Winter/Spring Henna Schedule – Bothell

by Sankara Imports | September 20, 2019 | Sarahenna | 0 Comments

Our drop in events are the perfect time to stop in for a simple design. Prices range from $5-40 (more elaborate designs require a private appointment). Drop in anytime between 1 PM and 3 PM (unless otherwise noted), no appointment needed! Bring a few friends or family...

Turkish Delight Tour

by Sankara Imports | September 11, 2019 | Travel | 0 Comments

Have you always wanted to explore the history and wonders of Turkey? Join Katey as she travels from the bazaars of Istanbul to the caves of Cappadocia to the ruins of Ephesus. And all along the way she'll show you the best handicrafts and the highlights of this...

Desert Dreams Tour

by Sankara Imports | February 2, 2019 | Travel | 0 Comments

This fall we're pleased to offer a slightly different tour to all of you adventurers! Join us as we take a fabulous tour through the wonders of the Rajasthani Desert! With a focus on experiences and sights, we won't be meeting as many of our artisans, but instead...

Beauty of Kerala Tour