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"Anarkali kurta or silk sari?": Fashion trends of Tihar

Ladies dressed in Sari

Fashion plays a huge role in festivals like Dashain and Tihar. Source: Facebook / House of Nepal

How did this year's Tihar affect fashion sales? Prabhu Bhetwal and Sudha Bhetwal from Sydney's House of Nepal boutique say customers are after plain-colored saris rather than embroidered ones, and American diamond is preferred over gold jewelry.


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How did this year's Tihar affect fashion sales? Prabhu Bhetwal and Sudha Bhetwal from Sydney's House of Nepal boutique say customers are after plain-colored saris rather than embroidered ones, and American diamond is preferred over gold jewelry.


For more Diwali, Deepavali, Bandi Chhor Diwas and Tihar coverage, visit sbs.com.au/Tihar


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