How much does an aankhi jhyal carved frame in Nepal cost?

This one is Rs. 6,000 — genuine hand-carving by Newari craft woodworkers — machine-moulded imitations exist around Rs. 1,500 and look exactly as cheap as they are. Delivery inside Ring Road is Rs. 150 (free over Rs. 5,000), and you can pay with eSewa, Khalti, IME Pay, cash on delivery or an international card from abroad.

Can it hold a photo, or is it decorative only?

Both — it ships with a photo mount and glass for a standard 4×6 photo, and looks equally complete displayed empty as a carved panel. Many customers gift it empty for the family to choose the photo.

Can I order this aankhi jhyal frame from the USA, UK or Australia for delivery in Nepal?

Yes — a large share of our orders come from Nepalis living abroad. Pay securely from any country with an international card, and we deliver to your family's address anywhere in Nepal, including all 77 districts. Your handwritten message card travels with the gift, and we can send you a photo once it is delivered.

Is this an authentic Newari craft piece?

Yes — carved in the traditional aankhi jhyal style by woodworkers in the valley who learned the craft the long way. Slight variations between pieces are the point: hand tools, hand eyes, no two identical.

Do you deliver this handicraft frame outside Kathmandu?

Yes — we deliver to all 77 districts of Nepal, from Kaski to Morang, Kailali to Ilam, through our fragile-safe courier partners. Inside the valley it arrives in 1–2 days; outside, allow 2–4 working days.

Timber & Tale

Aankhi Jhyal Peacock Frame — Nepali Handicraft Gift

Newari window carving, holding your memory

4.9(38)In stock

Rs. 6,000

Hand-carved Aankhi Jhyal with peacock motif
A3 size, walnut finish
Wall-mount hook fitted

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Free delivery over Rs. 5,000
Free gift wrapping & card
14-day returns
10-year warranty

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A window into Newari craft

The aankhi jhyal — the iconic carved wooden window of Newar architecture — recreated as a photo frame, peacock and all. Hand-carved by woodworkers keeping the old Kathmandu craft alive, it turns a photograph into a piece of Nepali heritage.

The gift that says Nepal

For anyone leaving Nepal: a piece of home. For anyone arriving: the most Kathmandu object you can hand someone. Weddings, farewells, foreign guests and diaspora homes all over the world carry these frames — some hold photos, some just hold a window of carved peacocks.

Carved, not machine-printed

Each frame is carved and finished by hand, so the grain and detail differ slightly — the honest signature of handwork. Rs. 6,000 reflects hours of carving, not a factory run. Delivery valley-wide same-day; courier-safe to all 77 districts and our most-ordered item for shipping abroad.

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