Joanna Jin
About
Shop Authentic Tibet
We’re glad you’re here. This space brings together handcrafted Tibetan jewelry, incense, and woodwork — each piece carrying the touch of artisans and the spirit of the mountains. Whether you come seeking beauty, tradition, or a meaningful gift, we hope you find something that resonates with you.
How It All Started
This shop grew out of my travels and research in Tibet, where I became deeply inspired by the artistry of local craftspeople and the spiritual traditions woven into their work. What began as a personal collection of incense, jewelry, and wooden carvings gradually turned into a mission: to share authentic Tibetan craftsmanship with a wider community while supporting the artisans who keep these traditions alive. Each piece offered here carries not only material beauty but also the stories, rituals, and resilience of the culture that created it.
​——Joanna Jin
Story Behind Crafts
In a small clinic in Nyingchi, Tibet, I learned that healing is about more than just relieving physical pain; it is also about restoring spiritual strength. The herbal medicine there is handmade and derived from natural ingredients. As I sat down to interview the Tibetan doctor, however, he shared a concern: more patients are now seeking care from modern hospitals and Western medicine than traditional clinics. By sharing his story and these ingredients through this website, I hope to help preserve meaningful cultural traditions such as this.
“A people without the knowledge of their past history, origin and culture is like a tree without roots.”
– Marcus Garvey