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Live from Kathmandu: Mannequins Galore

Strolling along the streets of Kathmandu is always fun, not least because of the extraordinary variety and conditions of the mannequins.

Does this remind you of anyone?

Mannequins come in all shapes and sizes.  This hair has got to be a referendum on Trump.

This male mannequin is typical

Cold weather is coming to Kathmandu and everyone is bundled up in the morning and evening.  They days are still warm here in early November.

High fashion on High St.

The store are still lined with fresh marigolds left over from last week's Laxmi Puja, part of the Deepawali, Tihar or Diwali celelbrations.

This is obviously a popular shopping district for young men

Young Nepali men (or Nepali men in general) are very well dressed and take great care with their appearance.

Child mannequins in Kathmandu

 Even the youngsters get into the act.

Even the aliens get involved!

The Nepalis have a sense of humor about their mannequins, that is for certain.

A wacky collection of mannequins

This group of young fashionista mannequins are a motley crew.

More mannequins on the street.

These are typical of what you might find.

Conditions vary.

This handsome mannequin obviously has lost his mind!

Dreadful mannequin?

I dread to see what is next...

Boys and their Pug...

These two young men enjoy walking their very friendly Pug.   

Stay tuned.   More adventures in Nepal are sure to follow.

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I am in Nepal right now and accepting orders.

Now is the time to order:   Be ahead of the Pack!   Orders now being accepted for the October 2016 trip.  I will be back in early December 2016 in plenty of time to mail holiday orders.

1. Please send me a photo of your pet.  I will give it to three different artists, giving you a choice of 3 paintings and three people will get work.   Each painting is about one square foot and is on metal with synthetic enamel paint.   These can be hung indoors or out.

2. Let me know what you would like it to say.

3. Let me know what style of portrait you would prefer:   naive, realistic, colorful, etc.

4. Tell me your pet's name and breed.   

5. Send your photo to me at:   [email protected]  
That's it !

Satisfaction is guaranteed as I accept no money up front.   If you do not like one of the three, you pay nothing, and the 3 artists are paid in full in any case.   Let me know what you want it to say and that's it!

The cost is $250 plus shipping.   Shipping is around $18 per sign (to and from the US).   And 9.75% California sales tax for California residents.  
Pay after choosing your portrait. 
Multiple pets on one sign cost more ($325 for Double, $400 for Triple).

Let's keep these artists painting.

This hand-painted art form is fast disappearing in Kathmandu, as it already has in most parts of the world.   I pay fair trade wages, the artists get to paint again, pet lovers get a choice of three paintings for each commission, and I get to help Nepali artists make a living.   Everybody is happy.   Rescue dogs from America get to rescue artists from Nepal!

 

Live from Kathmandu: Mannequins galore!

The streets of Kathmandu have some wonderfully strange mannequins.   Today, I am featuring mannequins from Boudha.

Mannequin in Boudha

This mannequin is just outside Boudha's famous Stupa and she is dressed to thrill.   The hat, the sunglasses, the fancy Chuba - she always makes me smile.

Another 'Lost in Translation' moment

Je Parle Fianois?  Not very well, I'd guess.   

Tibetan children's clothing for sale in Boudha

What little girl would not love to dress like a native Tibetan girl?   The jewelry is amazing as well.

 

Mannequins in Tibetan dress

Women are not left out in this little arcade of splendid dresses.   Their jewelry looks very heavy, and they are incredibly ornate, encrusted with coral, turquoise and set in silver.    Very colorful.

 

Mannequins in Boudha

On the main road outside Boudha Gate, you will find many, many mannequins of various sizes and condition!

Male mannequin on the main road

 This mannequin cracks me up!

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Want to immortalize your pet?   It is not too late!

Now is the time to order:   Be ahead of the Pack!   Orders now being accepted for the March 2016 trip.  I will be back in June 2016.   Orders close for this trip on June 9th, 2016, but sooner is always better as we need time for the paint to dry!

1. Please send me a photo of your pet.  I will give it to three different artists, giving you a choice of 3 paintings and three people will get work.   Each painting is about one square foot and is on metal with synthetic enamel paint.   These can be hung indoors or out.

2. Let me know what you would like it to say.

3. Let me know what style of portrait you would prefer:   naive, realistic, colorful, etc.

4. Tell me your pet's name and breed.   

5. Send your photo to me at:   [email protected]  
That's it !

Satisfaction is guaranteed as I accept no money up front.   If you do not like one of the three, you pay nothing, and the 3 artists are paid in full in any case.   Let me know what you want it to say and that's it!

The cost is $250 plus shipping.   Shipping is around $22 per sign (to and from the US).   And 9.75% California sales tax for California residents.  
Pay after choosing your portrait. 
Multiple pets on one sign cost more ($325 for Double, $400 for Triple).

Let's keep these artists painting.

This hand-painted art form is fast disappearing in Kathmandu, as it already has in most parts of the world.   I pay fair trade wages, the artists get to paint again, pet lovers get a choice of three paintings for each commission, and I get to help Nepali artists make a living.   Everybody is happy.   Rescue dogs from America get to rescue artists from Nepal!