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Sonapatti market of Sitamarhi is famous even in Nepal for its purity and unmatched workmanship. The artisans here are expert in converting online and foreign designs into traditional jewellery. Bearing the imprint of Mithila culture and keeping pace with the digital era, this market has remained a symbol of customer trust for decades.
Sitamarhi: Sonapatti market of Sitamarhi has today become a beautiful confluence of tradition and modernity in the world of jewellery. As soon as you step here, you feel the fragrance of age-old craftsmanship along with the shine of gold, silver and diamonds. This market, which has made its mark in the district as well as up to the Nepal border, is now not just a shopping center but a symbol of trust and skill. More than three dozen shops adorned in the streets of Sonapatti make every customer realize that here jewelery is not just sold, but dreams are given shape.
The biggest specialty of Sonapatti is the unmatched expertise of the artisans here. A legacy passed down through generations, special attention is paid to fine carving, precise weight and precise finish. Manoj Kumar, proprietor of Swami Alankar, says that this market has been the center of gold and silver trade for years and its identity has strengthened with time. Apart from the nearby villages, a large number of customers from Nepal also come here because they know that there is no compromise with quality and trust.
Sonapatti updated herself in the digital era
Sonapatti has completely updated itself in the digital era. Today, after seeing online designs on mobile, customers directly reach the market and show the same designs to the artisans. Be it a modern diamond cut, a light piece of jewelery for everyday wear or a heavy traditional set for a wedding. The artisans of Sonapatti are expert in molding it from one to the other. According to artisan Manoj Kumar, many times customers bring designs from websites of foreign countries or big cities and here they are given exactly the same.
The cultural imprint of Mithila is also clearly visible in the jewelery of Sonapatti. Betel leaf necklaces, traditional earrings, nose rings and designs inspired by folk art still remain the first choice of people. This is the reason why Sonapatti is not just a market, but a confluence of art, tradition and modern thinking. This ability to adapt online designs to offline workmanship is what makes Sitamarhi’s Sonapatti special and a trusted destination for jewelery lovers.
