Nepalese Ethnic Costumes & Ornaments
This book “NEPALESE ETHNIC COSTUMES & ORNAMENTS” is the continuation of the authors PhD thesis “Analytical study of costumes & Ornaments in Nepalese art from 3rd century B.C to 12th century A.D.” Her PhD was completed in the year 2014. Since the data collected included up to the 20th century, hence this book emerged. It took 7 tedious years of research work.
The book is divided into:
Himalayan region (Alpine Region) home place of the Sherpas, Dolpa people, Larke and Siar people of Manang Bas Lopas of Lo pass of Mustang, Olangchung people etc.
Hilly region (Temperate Region) is the home place of Brahmin, Chhetri, Kirant, Newar, Tamang, Magar, Gurung and Thakalis
Terai Region (SubTropical Region) Homeplace of the Tharus, Rajbansis, Satars, Danwars, Brahmins and Rajputs and Musalman or the Muslims.
Chapter 1 The Hill people mentions about the background of different people residing in this region, it also mentions of the different costumes such ‘Tin Taha Cholo, Fariya, dhoti daura suruwal, bhangro, kumlo’ etc and describes the ornamentations such as Chandrama,, Sun-phool, Dhungri, Cheptesun, Marwari, Godawari, Tuki, Naugedi, Tilahari etc
Chapter 2 deals with Himalayan People, it mentions about people residing in this region, their head gears, ornaments such as amulets, kantha, Gajung, coral necklace and dress like Bhakkhu, pankat, dorma and dochha etc.
Chapter 3 mentions about the Terai region of Nepal, in the background it mentions of the different ethnic grups residing in this region with focus on the Tharus. Their ornaments such as Mahagiya, Humal, Vijayat, bakae etc and dresses such as Fargogi, Bbegwa, Ghagra, Choli etc
Chapter 4 deals with the ethnic community of the valley the Newars, their costumes worn more than 100 years ago as well as today, their ornamentations in this very chapter it deals with the Living Goddess Kumari and her attire and ornamentations.
Chapter 5 is about the Shamans of Nepal their attire and ornaments and
Chapter 6 is about the nomads of Nepal the ‘Rahutes’ the king of the jungle the only surviving ethnic group. It mentions about their attire and ornaments and lifestyle. There is also a section on the photo features of ethnic costumes and ornaments Past & Present. There is also end-notes, bibliography and finally glossary that clarifies the difficult terms.
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