August 1, 2004: Headlines: COS - Nepal: Handicrafts: Business: Asian World Imports: Nepal RPCV Jeff Kaley runs Asian World Imports

Peace Corps Online: Directory: Nepal: Peace Corps Nepal : The Peace Corps in Nepal: July 31, 2004: Headlines: COS - Nepal: Handicrafts: Business: Bangor Daily News: Nepal RPCV Jeff Kaley works with villagers in remote regions to design and produce handcrafts : August 1, 2004: Headlines: COS - Nepal: Handicrafts: Business: Asian World Imports: Nepal RPCV Jeff Kaley runs Asian World Imports

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Nepal RPCV Jeff Kaley runs Asian World Imports

Nepal RPCV  Jeff Kaley runs Asian World Imports

Nepal RPCV Jeff Kaley runs Asian World Imports

Welcome! Asian World Imports seeks to bring you the finest crafts from the ethnic tribal groups and artisans of India, Nepal, Thailand and Vietnam. Our interest in the crafts of native peoples dates back to 1964.

On regular visits to these countries, we personally select traditional designs, or items already beautifully made. But more importantly, as a member of the Fair Trade Federation, Imports from AsiaJeff works closely with the native producers helping to innovate marketable designs, improve working conditions, and offer fair living wages for producers, some of whom have been working with us for over 16 years! Asian World Imports puts people first!

NamasteOur shop and gallery in Blue Hill, Maine is “a treasure trove” offering a wide range of prices and variety of products. Our collections include jewelry, paper goods, boxes, dolls, locks, artifacts, statues, beads, clothing, masks and drums, ritual objects and items too numerous to mention. It has been said that our shop offers the “most comprehensive collection of Asian crafts and artifacts” ever seen by many of our appreciative customers. “This is like being in a museum in which you can buy the things on display.”

Our web site is still under construction and we have many more items we will be posting on this site. We welcome your feedback.

Be sure to check out our other informational links below to learn more about Asian World Imports’ mission, our producers and our shop in Blue Hill. We invite you to visit us or join our mailing list.





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