A Short Story about Nepali or Tibetan Rope Incense
Have you ever used Nepali Rope Incense and do you know the story behind it? This blogpost is a short story about Nepali Rope Incense. Photo: Nepali Women Making Rope Incense Kathmandu, Bhaktapur, and Lalitpur are the old Newari towns in Nepal that are interconnected with each other. The Newar community is one of the indigenous people of Nepal known for their rich cultural history. They play a significant role in preserving Nepali tradition and culture. It is believed that the Newari women made rope incense earlier because they considered it sacred and pure. They collected the herbs themselves, ground them, and made the incense themselves to offer to God in their purest and untouched form. With time, rope incense became a source of income for them, which they made at home and sold in the market that happened once a week or a month. Similarly, the Tibetan community, known for their mastery in preparing healing recipes, revolutionized these incense by adding healing herbal recipes to...