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The affable Prakash knows all there is to know about the prestigious art of thangkas, Tibetan Buddhist paintings. He sells a selection of beautiful, fair-trade pieces. If you can't afford to buy a piece, come and see for yourself! Ask him to show you the most beautiful pieces; he'll explain them to you in impeccable French. The key to appreciating the quality of a thangka lies in four details: the iconography, the finesse of the silver and gold details, the facial expressions and the overall aesthetic.

Tachupal Tole is lined with math, the homes of Hindu priests. A former monastery now houses the museum of carved wood. One goes there for its beautiful collections of carved wood, the oldest of which date from the 17th century, they allow to approach the symbolism of the Newar architecture. You can also get acquainted with the interior design of a traditional house. The famous "Peacock window" overlooks the street and is one of the most beautiful pieces of carved wood in the Kathmandu valley.