Shakya
Effective Date: September 2026
"Acquiring original fine art from Kathmandu is built on trust and respect."
Every piece curated by Shakya Gallery is a unique, hand-painted original by a master Nepalese artist. We are committed to complete transparency, full transit insurance, and collector satisfaction from our gallery doors to your wall.
We want you to be completely confident before your artwork begins its international journey. Before any canvas is sealed in protective crating, our curatorial team can provide:
Your Peace of Mind: If you have any reservations after reviewing the pre-shipment documentation, you may cancel your acquisition for a full 100% refund before courier dispatch.
We understand that circumstances may change. If you wish to cancel an order, please contact our concierge within 48 hours of payment or before courier handoff.
Cancellations requested within this window will be refunded in full using the original payment channel. Once an artwork has received Department of Archaeology export clearance and has been handed to DHL/FedEx, cancellation is no longer possible.
Every artwork dispatched internationally is fully insured for 100% of its declared value with our registered couriers (DHL Express / FedEx). In the rare event that an artwork is damaged or lost during transit:
7-Day Notification Window:
Please inspect your package upon delivery and notify Shakya Gallery within seven (7) calendar days of receipt.
To process your claim quickly, email concierge@shakyagallery.com with photos of the outer shipping tube/crate, packaging labels, and clear images of the damaged canvas area.
Once verified, you will be offered your choice of a full 100% refund or an equivalent gallery acquisition, with all return shipping and insurance claim logistics handled directly by our gallery.
Because each piece is an original, delicate work of fine art that undergoes specialized international customs documentation and export procedures from Nepal, acquisitions that arrive safely and as described are eligible for exchange or gallery credit within 7 days of delivery.
If the piece does not harmonize with your space as envisioned:
Approved refunds (for pre-dispatch cancellations or approved transit claims) are processed within 3 to 5 business days. Depending on your financial institution or transfer provider (Wise, bank wire), funds typically reflect in your account within 5 to 10 business days.
If you have any questions before acquiring an artwork or need personal guidance, our curatorial team in Kathmandu is at your service.
Shakya Gallery Headquarters • Kathmandu, Nepal • Since 1998