Sunday, September 9, 2012

What types of clothes wear in Nepal?



Men's Clothing
Traditional men's clothing in much of Nepal consists of the daura suruwal or labeda-suruwal. This garment consists of a long tunic or vest over pants. The vest or tunic has five pleats and eight ties, each with religious significance. The pants fit quite loosely through the hips and crotch and are then quite fitted from the knee to ankle. A wool hat, called the topi, completes the traditional outfit. Today, the topi may be worn with Western men's dress, particularly in the cities.


Women's Clothing
Women in Nepal wear a sari-like garment called a guniu. The guniu can be woven from cottons or silk fabrics. In Nepal, the sari is commonly draped around the waist and worn with a separate shawl like garment on the upper body. This style of draping is called Haku patasi.


Nepali vastra

Nepal is blessed with one of the richest cultures in the world. Culture has been called 'the way of life for an entire society'. The sovereign- Nepal is multi-ethic and multi-lingual. The national attire of Nepal bears its own identity and importance. The origin and the base of the Nepali culture are rooted in the Vedic Age. The traditional attires and customs are taken to be an integral part of a nation's culture. A thousand years before the start of Bikram Sambat (Nepali calendar) the development of the definite set of attires that we have today started. During the Vedic Age people dressed in what we proudly take to be our national attires today-Bhoto, Daura-Suruwal and Dhaka Topi (cap) for men and Sari and Cholo for women. Women wore these silky clothes as befitted their body in a silk manner. There is mention of the Nepali attires in Amarkosh written by Amar Banda as well. The Nepali attires are entwined with the culture as its base, and all Nepali people feel dignified in spreading its identity. The crest of this cap (Topi) is shaped resembling a Mt. Everest, and symbolizes the great Himalayas. These Bhadgaunle cap and Dhaka Topi are spangled with various decorations whose importance is known throughout the world.\
the land is rich with unique cultural groups like Sherpa, Tamang, Newars Tharu, Dhimal, Yadav, Jha, Rajbanshi, Ahir, and so many indigenous groups. Daura-Suruwal, typically termed as 'Labeda-Suruwal' is the traditional Nepali dress. The dress has several religious beliefs identifying its designs and has therefore remained the same for the years. The Daura has eight strings that serve to tie itself up around the body. Eight is the lucky number in Nepali mythology. Also, the Daura has five pleats or Kallis, signifying Pancha Buddha or Pancha Ratna. And the closed neck of the Daura signifies the snake around the Lord Shiva's neck. Yes, Nepal is home to various ethnic groups and castes, and creeds; the sheer geographical variations and climate determines the use of Daura-Suruwal in both the regions of Himalayas, and the Terai plains.

collection of backless dresses








Backless dresses

Backless Dresses
Backless dresses have become an exciting and appealing item of women's clothing. They are increasingly being worn at cocktail parties, balls, proms, weddings, and other social events. Big fashion designers are beginning to focus on backless dresses as an interesting addition to their collections. The length of these backless dresses vary, but they are generally up to the ankles or full-length till the floor. Backless dresses are available in all types of sizes, shapes, and colors to suit different women with different tastes in dressing. The woman decides on the type of backless dress she will wear after considering factors such as the kind of function she is attending, the sort of people she is expected to meet, and the impression she would like to make on them. For example, the outfit would have to be formal or casual depending on whether she is going to a formal wedding reception, or an informal beach party. Evening gowns, cocktail dresses, mini dresses, and formal gowns are all available in the backless option. Backless dresses appear nice and elegant, especially on beautiful women. They are often worn by ladies going out on dates so that they can bedazzle their partner with these stunning outfits. The combination of backless dresses and jewelry add a romantic touch to the environment. This fashionable apparel can be purchased at any big department store, or even ordered online. These backless dresses are available in beautiful designs and excellent embroidery with variations such as side zip openings and mandarin collars.

 Animal print stretch cotton sateen fabric 


charmeuse sateen animal print fabric

                        cow printed fabric


                         Leopard print fabric


                           Tiger print fabric


Friday, September 7, 2012



Do you dare to go leopard? That is the question that has been going around town ever since animal print came back into the fashion world! Animal print skirts, shoes, bags, etc. has been seen in just about any department store you can think of. Timid, self cautious woman have transformed into sexy, bold, confident divas. Leopard print has been used for some time now but big time Hollywood stars have walked down the runway with this bad kitty look and got everyone going gaga for it once again! 

Saturday, September 1, 2012

what is fashion?

Fashion is general purpose for a popular style or practice, especially in clothing, footwear, accessories, makeup, or furniture. it refers to to what is current for a particular trend in dressing and style as well as the study of these trends. In the beginning, clothes were mostly custom-made by hand for individuals by dressmakers but in the beginning of the last century, technology brought rise to the sewing machine which led to a system of mass-production in which clothes were made in factories

          A few reasons why fashion is still luxuriate:
  •  it shows your thinking is modern and flexible .
  • willing to accept and process new ideas
  • Fashion has escapist qualities to help you deal with the pressures of the world (For example: your country may be at war, but you've "escaped" by dressing in the season's fluffy ruffles that make you look like you don't have a care in the world).