After a difficult time, Sander Cohen found peace in Buddhism, and developed interest in spiritual items. He opened his online shop in late 90’s, and after a family trip to Nepal in 1999, he dedicated his online store to supporting Himalayan artists.

Sander never buys from Chinese factories or street vendors. The team goes directly to the artists every year, and ensures that the mission of creating an ethical, sustainable sourcing, is implemented and enforced even after nearly 2 decades. With his dedication to improving their lives, Sander built a community of loyal suppliers, who have now become like family. The rewards have been tremendous, both on the business and personal level.



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