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Lama and Jyapu Set – 7.5”
Product #: HM-238
 
These dolls represent two different kind of people of Nepal, Lama and Jyapu
Price : US$ 15.31
Weight : 400 gms
In Stock : Yes
 
Product Info
Dolls are one of the finest arts of Nepal. Nepalese dolls show traditional costumes of different ethnic groups, in miniature, Dolls are made of cotton, clay, wood and decorated with metal for jewelry. These dolls symbolize the two different castes of Nepal. Lama and Jyapu. Lamas are Buddhist monks who plays vital role in Buddhist community. They are important for different ceremony or rituals. They are peace lovers and reside in the high Himalayan part of Nepal. They wear a special kind of dress yellow silk full shirts and dark red cloth which they wrap below the waist for the replacement of the pant. Here you can see that this lama is wearing a woolen cap and carrying spiritual wheel or “Mala” which they use most of the time praying for peace and for the sake of good health of the people. The other one (right) is Jyapu. Jyapu is one of the popular castes of Nepal. They live in Kathmandu valley. Jyapu are rich in their culture. They love to dance and sing in their different kind of celebrations. Here you can see that the male Jyapu is wearing a “Dhaka Topi” (cap) with his costume and carrying a “Dholak”, popular musical instrument of Nepal which is used in most of the occasions or celebrations in Nepal. This beautifully dressed piece of art is perfect for decoration.

Material used: Cotton, clay, wood and decorated with metal for jewelry

Origin : Nepal.

Size of the Doll:

height: 7.5”

width: 4”

weight: 200 gm (approx.) each.

This Lama and Jyapu doll set is very fine piece of art. This represents the two important people of Nepal which have their own culture and costume. These small but beautiful piece of art are perfect for decoration in your house.

Made: These Lama and Jyapu dolls are made by the fine artist of Nepal who are specialized in their filed of making Nepali dolls.

Availability: This product is normally shipped within 72 hours and reached to customers within 4-5 business days through DHL.

We also have wholesale option if you want this product in bulk. Please refer our "Wholesale Buyers" or “Order By Demand” section for detail or call us at 977-1-5547819 or Fax us at 977-1-5545657 or mail us at info@himalayanmart.com
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