In Nepal, this wrap and tie blouse is traditionally made of velvet and worn under a wrap style chupa or jumper (like #131 Tibetian Chupa) or over a wrapped and pleated skirt formed from a sari or length of fabric.  The semi-fitted blouse features a wide band collar, tapered sleeves, and deep underarm gussets for ease of movement.  Pattern includes directions for wrapping and pleating a companion skirt.

Versatile and comfortable garments include the hippari (jacket) for men and women, monpei (pants) and padded jacket for women.  Beautiful in traditional ethnic prints or co-ordination new age fabrics.  Instructions included for traditional folded and stitched ties.

The timeless simplicity of this elegant garment is still enchanting.  This unlined informal kimono (yukata) can be worn in various lengths, as a dress, coat, or robe.  Pattern includes instructions for shibori dyeing, sashiko embroidery, and for making an informal obi or sash.

This classic jacket in three lengths and with front or asymmetrical opening is descended from a formal court robe of the Ming Dynasty (1368-1644).  Since then, the garment has been simplified into a truly versatile design with different options for unusual closures.  Pattern includes heat transfer design for traditional embroidered motifs and instructions for embroidery.

An ingenious divided skirt traditionally worn by nomadic Chinese tribal women.  The skirt is made of two identical pleated sections fastened together at the waist with knotted frogs.  Pattern includes instructions for embellishing and wearing the skirt, as well as a transfer pattern for traditional embroidery motifs.

A festive full length vest or sleeveless coal still worn by Tibetans today on special occasions.  Its simple rectangular components make it perfect for pieced or hand woven fabrics, or exciting combinations of color and texture.  Pattern includes instructions for traditional stamped design and bound edge, as well as notes for hand weavers.

$16.95

This classic exotic dress in two lengths is synonymous with Oriental elegance.  Simple to sew, it has only two main pattern pieces and an appealing side-front opening topped off with a mandarin collar.  Pattern includes instructions for custom fitting and authentic embellishment.

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For formal occasions or everyday layered dressing, either jacket offers a special touch to any wardrobe.  Simple rectangular shapes are great for inventive color and texture combinations.  A pattern for the tabi, the traditional split toe slipper sock, is included.

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This wrapped jumper has a centuries long history in Tibet.  The Chupa features an asymmetrical wrap front, wide neckband, and simple faced armholes.  Both the Chupa and Chupa inspired skirt have unique side extensions that wrap around the back to tie in front.  The resulting silhouette is slim, yet the extensions enable enough leg room to make walking easier than most wrap skirts.

$16.95

An exotic mini-wardrobe with Burmese jacket, Thai wrap blouse, and Indian choli to wear with a sari.  Pattern also gives instructions for making three types of knotted frog closures and wearing the traditional sarong skirts and sari.  Lengthen the tops for different looks or to showcase luscious fabrics.

$16.95