9/17/08

Embroidered Lengha

Fine Nepalese handicraft: pretty lengha made out of handwoven linen, decorated with embroidery and little mirrors. Comes in two colors.



Note
This clothes are Nepalese "export quality". Nepalese tailors are highly skilled in sewing and embroidering beautiful clothes for tourists or exportation. A lengha is not a typical Nepalese garment.

Background
The lengha is a traditional Indian garment worn originally by Indian women from the state of Rajasthan. It's composed of a blouse (choli) and a long skirt.

9/16/08

Embroidered Salwar Kameez

Comfortable Nepalese garment, hand made with fine embroidery . Comes with two different blouses (kameezs).


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).

9/15/08

Embroidered Linen Dress

Set of pretty dresses made out of handwoven Nepalese fabrics, decorated with embroidery, little mirrors and a cute bow. Comes in three lengths.


Note
This dresses are Nepalese "export quality". Nepalese tailors are highly skilled in sewing and embroidering beautiful fancy clothes for tourists or exportation. But Nepalese women don't wear short skirts like this.

9/3/08

Silk Sherwani

Classical Indian men's garment made out of silk and brocade borders. Comes in two colors.



Where to wear
»» Taste of India
»» Bollywood

Background

A Sherwani is a long coat, which fits close to the body, extends to slightly below knee-length, and opening in front with button-fastenings. It's a very elegant garment which is suited for occasions like weddings and formal gatherings.

9/2/08

Wedding Sherwani

Traditional Indian men's garment with fine handmade embroidery.


Where to wear
»» Taste of India
»» Bollywood

Background

A Sherwani is a long coat, which fits close to the body, extends to slightly below knee-length, and opening in front with button-fastenings. It's a very elegant garment which is suited for occasions like weddings and formal gatherings.