4/29/08

Glass Bangles «Devdas»

Opulent Indian glass bangle set in Bollywood style. Available in two different color combinations for both arms.



Nice match
» Classical Silk Sari
» Silky Sari


Background
Glass bangles (kangan) are part of traditional Indian jewellery. Women usually wear a pair or more of them on both arms and wrists. The word bangle is derived from Hindi bungri (glass).
Devdas is the title of an Indian Bollywood movie.

4/28/08

Wax Bangles «Paheli»

Handmade fancy lac bangles with mirrors and ornaments. In two different color combinations for both arms.



Nice match
» Classical Silk Sari
» Beaded Lengha

Background

Lac/wax is one of the traditionally used materials for bangle making.
Paheli is the title of an Indian Bollywood movie.

4/27/08

Classical Silk Sari

A beautiful womanly dress made of heavy silk and brocade. Available in four nice shaded colors.




Nice match
» Bollywood Jewellery
» Glass Bangles
» Bindis

Where to wear
»» Taste of India
»» Bollywood

Background

A sari is worn by Hindi women all over the world. It's is a long piece of cloth about a meter wide and up to 6 meters long. A sari is draped over a long skirt and a tight fitting blouse (choli).

4/26/08

Bollywood Jewellery

Glamorous jewellery for head and neck to feel like an Indian movie star. Available in three luxurious designs.



Nice match
» Classical Silk Sari
» Silky Sari


Background

Bollywood is the term popularly used for the Hindi-language film industry in Mumbay, India. The name Bollywood is a composition of Bombay (the former name of Mumbay) and Hollywood. Bollywood movies mostly are musicals, their settings often are opulent and colorful.

4/25/08

Choli Collection

A set of tight fitting blouses to make your sari more colorful.


Nice match
» Classical Silk Sari

Background

A choli is a short blouse that's always worn under a sari.

4/24/08

Wrap Dress

Womanly and comfortable wrap dress in classical or retro style. Comes with two pretty designs in each package.




Nice match
» Tibetan Bracelets

4/23/08

Red Panda Shoulder Pet

Your cute friend from Nepal.


Background
The Himalayan Panda or Red Panda is a mostly herbivorous mammal. In spite of the name Red Pandas are no bears. They are native to southeastern Asia, living in the Himalaya Mountain foothills. Red Pandas are classified as endangered.

4/22/08

Raccoon Shoulder Pet


Background
The raccoon is an omnivorous mammal, native to North America. Nowadays raccoons also live in the Caucasus and on the European mainland where they bother townspeople by entering their cellars and stealing the litter :)

4/21/08

Fisherman's shirt

Comfortable shirt made of linen with wooden buttons. Comes with four natural colors.

4/20/08

Tibetan Bracelets

Set of handmade Tibetan bracelets. Wear them because of their spiritual Buddhist meaning or just as pretty handicraft.


Background
Dzi Stones are part of Tibetan jewellery. The beads are expected to provide positive spiritual benefit. Original Dzi Stones are hard to find.
A mala is a Buddhist prayer chain. The Bodhi Tree is a large and very old sacred fig tree.
Turqouises and corals are characteristical parts of Tibetan and Buddhist silver jewellery.

4/19/08

Classical Undies

Comfortable underwear made of smooth cotton. Comes with two ore three pretty textures in each package. You can get it in three different designs.



Note
The tops are included as undershirts and as t-shirts as well.

4/17/08

Tibetan Jewellery «Lotus»

Tibetan handicraft for ears, wrists and ankles. Filigree jewellery with two kinds of gems.


Background
Silver, turqouises and amber are characteristical parts of Tibetan jewellery.

4/16/08

Salwar Kameez

Comfortable and womanly Nepalese and Indian garment. Available in two pretty designs.



Nice match
» Bindis

Where to wear
»» Taste of India
»» Bollywood

Background
The salwar kameez is a traditional women's garment which is worn in India, Nepal and Pakistan amongst other countries. It's composed of three parts: a long shirt (sameez), wide trousers (salwar) and a scarf (dupata).

4/15/08

Buddhist Jewellery

Set of pretty Tibetan handicraft. Characteristical silver jewellery with Buddhist symbols and spiritual meaning.


Background
Dzi stones are part of Tibetan jewellery. The beads are expected to provide positive spiritual benefit. Original Dzi stones are hard to find.
Om Mani Padme Hum is one of the most famous mantras (Buddhist prayers). It's the mantra of Avalokiteshvara, the Bodhisattva of compassion.
Turqouises and corals are characteristical parts of Tibetan and Buddhist silver jewellery.

4/14/08

Shirt «Yak Yak Yak»

Long-sleeve tee in layered look with yak print. Comes with four different color combinations.

4/13/08

Jeans Collection

Set of five pair of casual trousers.


Note
The flowerily jeans are included with high and with low waistband. If you don't like to show your belly you can also wear a jeans of the » menswear collection that's got a higher waistband.

4/10/08

Free Tibet Shirts

Four shirts to spread an important message.


Background
Free Tibet means to campaign for an end to China's occupation of Tibet and for the Tibetans' fundamental human rights to be respected.

4/9/08

Buddhist Pendants

Four decorative and meaningful Buddhist pendants on leather strings. Available as Women's and men's edition.



Note
The necklaces for men are wider. In the men's package there's also the Dzi stone necklace from the Buddhist Jewellery set included.

Background
Om Mani Padme Hum is one of the most famous mantras (Buddhist prayers). It's the mantra of Avalokiteshvara, the Bodhisattva of compassion.
The vajra (Tibetan dorje) is an important Buddhist symbol which represents firmness of spirit and sprirtual power.
Dark yak bone is a traditional carving material in the Himalayas.
The All Seeing Eyes Of Buddha are a Buddhist symbol, mostly painted on sanctuaries.

4/8/08

Silky Sari

A silky smooth dress that makes you feel pretty and womanly. You can get it in two sunny colors.


Nice match
» Bollywood Jewellery
» Glass Bangles
» Bindis


Where to wear
»» Taste of India
»» Bollywood

Background
A sari is worn by Hindi women all over the world. The sari is a long piece of cloth about a meter wide and up to 6 meters long. It's draped over a long skirt and a tight fitting blose (choli).

4/7/08

Nepalese Newar Dress

Traditional garment from the foot of the Himalayas.


Where to wear
»» Bodhi

Background

The Newar people are the original inhabitants of the Kathmandu Valley in Nepal. Their women still wear traditional garment. The wrap and tie blouses are woven in characteristical textures and shades of red and pink. The skirts are wrapped as well.

4/6/08

Nepalese Shirt Set

Set of four comfortable shirts with pretty Nepalese lucky symbols.


Nice match
» Buddhist Pendants

Background

Shirts are popular souvenirs from Nepal. Nepalese tailors are highly skilled in embroidery.
The All Seeing Eyes Of Buddha are a Buddhist symbol, mostly painted on sanctuaries.
The Om is written in ancient Sanscrit. It's a sacred syllable in the Hindu and Buddhist religions.
The Newar Fishes are a lucky symbol from the original inhabitants of the Kathmandu Valley in Nepal.

4/5/08

Sport Jacket «Freebie»

Don't feel shy to wear a Freebie! Sporty jacket with printed writing. Comes with three color combinations.



Note
You're easily able to color the black & white jacket's writing by yourself.

4/4/08

Jeans Collection

Set of four pair of casual trousers.



4/3/08

Spring Set

Big package of matching skirts and shirts made of smooth skin friendly cotton. Available in two color combinations.


4/2/08

Summer Dress

Pretty womanly outfit with woolen cardigan and perky cap.


Nice match
» Buddhist Pendants
» Tibetan Bracelets

4/1/08

Natural Set

A convenient and unusual outfit for natural girls. Made of skin friendly cotton. The package includes five matching parts.


Nice match
» Buddhist Pendants
» Buddhist Jewellery