Asian World Imports is a member of The Fair Trade Federation. We are committed to supporting indigenous cultures by utilizing Fair Trade principles which include the payment of fair living wages, supporting environmentally sustainable projects, respecting cultural identity, promoting safe and healthy working conditions and discouraging forced and exploitive child labor. Our products are made from natural materials including silk, hemp, wool, wood and bone. Fair Trade is a way of doing business that is ethically and environmentally responsible – making free trade work for those in developing nations and in poverty. Asian World Imports is proud to support both international and local organizations and projects in a variety of ways. Please visit www.fairtradefederation.org to learn more about these projects and Fair Trade principles.

We have many people who purchase paper for art projects, drawing and painting, lampshade and journal making, book binding, photo frames, covering windows and doors, wallpaper, scrapbooking and book making. We also work with art instructors and local universities to supply their paper art needs. While our paper is currently not available on the web store, we are happy to email photos and mail samples. We have over 300 different colors, weights and designs including banana fiber, marbled, silk fiber, batiks and many many others. Please also email us for suggestions on paper craft books.

Shop hours are 10 – 5 Monday – Wednesday and 10 – 6 Thursday – Sunday. We are also open 12:30 – 5:00 on Sunday during the holiday season. We are happy to make an appointment to suit your needs if it doesn’t work for you to come during open hours. Just call or email us to request an appointment.

The Ganesh Stamp is 1 1/2 X 2 inches and that is the only design of Ganesh stamp we have.

Yes, We have a good selection of the small wood block stamps. Both antique and modern designs.

Cathy Whalen did an excellent job!

Thank you for calling the Wild Asiatic Water Buffalo to our attention.

We are not in contact with any pottery artisans atr the moment, but will keep this suggestion in mind.

We will also look into conservation efforts to preserve this species.

We do currently have the raw/unbleached (brown) bark at $4.00 for 100g package. What we are out of is the bleached mulberry bark. We are not sure when we will be getting more of this in, but will put it on the site when we do get some.

I am considering making a purchase, but wondered if I do not like them, can I return them?

Absolutely! We will refund the cost as soon as they are returned. Shipping would not be refunded, which is standard for internet orders. If there is anything we can do to help you decide on a purchase, please let us know!

How do I see what type of sheet paper you have available for purchase? Thank you.

At this time, our sheet paper is not on our webstore. We are happy to send photos and work with you in anyway so the customer can view our collection. It is the best handmade paper collection in North America – amazing designs, colors and varying weights and textures. Please email us and we’ll go from there! We are prompt and attentive.

Yes. We have acquired the entire paper inventory and are happy to work with people to provide you with what you need.

We have the dreidels and Star of DAvid paper. Please contact us and we will send photos and pricing.

We were in the brick school house just around the corner from the farm.

Now we are in downtown potsdam at 1/2 Main Street.