Vintage Handmade Pahāḍa Yak, Goat & Sheep's Bells - Ornament Bell

These traditional Himalayan bells were once worn by yak, goats, and sheep across the Himalayan Mountains of Nepal and Tibet. Each piece is handcrafted with a signature tone, hammered and cured by fire, and finished with a strap handwoven by women in Western Nepal. Ethically made with fair trade wages, the bells are also used in Tibetan and Nepali ceremonies, by monks in meditation, and in traditional sound therapy.

• Distinct Sound: Every bell carries a unique chime created by the artisan’s hammering, firing process and clapper size, used by herders to identify their animals by its distinct sound.
• Traditional Fire-Curing Technique: Coated in yak butter and fire-cured for up to 48 hours, the metal develops a hollow, aged tone and textured patina that reflects its heritage.
• Handwoven Custom Straps: Straps are woven by female artisans in Nepal using hand-dyed yarn. You can choose from the four distinct color categories to suit your style. 

Once worn by wanderers, now ringing through your home. Each Pahāḍa bell holds a mountain’s memory in its chime.

• Unique Chime Signature: Each bell produces a distinct tone based on its unique clapper and firing method, historically used by herders to identify their animals by their unique pitch and sound.
• Fire-Cured with Yak Butter: Coated in yak butter and fire-cured for up to 48 hours, creating a hollow, resonant tone and a naturally aged patina.
• Hand-Hammered Metal Alloy: Crafted from a metal alloy and shaped entirely by hand for a raw, organic surface texture.
• Custom Woven Straps: Feature handwoven straps made by female artisans in Western Nepal, using either untreated wool or vibrantly dyed yarn.
• Ethically Handmade: Handwoven in the homes of elderly women living in a Tibetan refugee camp outside of Pokhara, Nepal, providing fair pay, flexible work, and vital income for daily living.
• Multiple Size Options: Bells available in six sizes: Extra Small, Small, Medium, Large, Extra Large, and Extra Extra Large for decorative or functional use. Straps available in 4 color categories: Neutrals, Primary Colors, Brights or Pastels. Strap sizes available in Ornament, Medium or Large sizes.

These traditional Himalayan bells were once worn by yak, goats, and sheep across the Himalayan Mountains of Nepal and Tibet. Each piece is handcrafted with a signature tone, hammered and cured by fire, and finished with a strap handwoven by women in Western Nepal. Ethically made with fair trade wages, the bells are also used in Tibetan and Nepali ceremonies, by monks in meditation, and in traditional sound therapy.

• Distinct Sound: Every bell carries a unique chime created by the artisan’s hammering, firing process and clapper size, used by herders to identify their animals by its distinct sound.
• Traditional Fire-Curing Technique: Coated in yak butter and fire-cured for up to 48 hours, the metal develops a hollow, aged tone and textured patina that reflects its heritage.
• Handwoven Custom Straps: Straps are woven by female artisans in Nepal using hand-dyed yarn. You can choose from the four distinct color categories to suit your style. 
  

• Hang on a door, wall or porch using the metal loop on the bell or with a strap
• Use to adorn your front door, as wind chimes, in a wreath, garland, on a mantle or as holiday ornaments
• Incorporate these bells in meditation or sound therapy practices
• Indoor and sheltered outdoor use is recommended to preserve sound and color
• Wipe gently with a dry cloth to clean

Production Details

• Vintage Pahāḍa bells were originally made in the Mustang region of Nepal, near the base of Mt. Annapurna.
• Handmade by generational metal craftsmen using methods passed down for hundreds of years.
• Paired with handwoven straps made by a small network of 7 artisans living in a Tibetan refugee camp in Nepal.
• Each bell and strap combination typically involves 3 skilled individuals.
• Strap weaving takes approximately 45 minutes for small/ornament, 2 to 3 hours for medium, and 4 to 5 hours for large straps.

Artisan Benefits

• Supports skilled strap weavers through consistent, fairly paid work.
• Helps preserve traditional weaving and heritage craft.
• Provides dignified, flexible work rooted in community.
• Gives vintage bells a second life when paired with handwoven straps.

Direct Impact

• Each purchase supports an elder care home in Nepal.
• Helps provide food, daily essentials, and personal spending money.
• Supports elders and care staff with flexible funds they can use where needed most.
• Helps cover everyday comforts, medical needs, and personal necessities.
• Connects each bell to care that continues beyond the craft.

Orders are processed within 2-3 business days and shipped from our U.S. studio. You’ll receive a tracking number as soon as your order is on its way. We want you to love your order. If something’s not right, you may request a return or exchange within 14 days of delivery. Items must be unused and in original packaging.

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