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.