Tamang Dress

Authentic Tamang Dress Collection

Celebrate the culture and heritage of the Tamang community with our carefully curated Tamang dress collection at Swodeshi. Each piece is handmade by skilled Nepali artisans, reflecting rich tradition, vibrant style, and cultural meaning, perfect for festivals, rituals, weddings, and special events.

Our Tamang Dress category features traditional ornaments and accessories that complete the ethnic look for both men and women. At Swodeshi, you can explore detailed cultural pieces that bring Nepal’s heritage to life.

What You’ll Find in This Collection

This page includes a mix of traditional Tamang jewelry and cultural ornaments that complement ethnic dress and ceremonial wear:

• Asarfi Ring (Coin Ring) – Asarfi ring, a symbolic ring often made from old coins, representing tradition and prosperity.

• Bulaki (झुम्के बुलाकी) – Traditional Nose Ring – Bulaki is a classic Tamang nose ornament that highlights facial features and cultural identity.

• Cheptesun – Traditional Costume Ornaments (Medium) – Cheptesun is a medium-sized ornament set that pairs well with ceremonial attire.

• Dhungri – Jumbo Earrings – Dhungri is a large, handcrafted pair of earrings that add bold style and elegance to traditional wear.

• Jantar with Potey – Jantar is a layered necklace set combining colorful beads with traditional pendants.

• Naugedi Mala – Naugedi, a meaningful 9-bead necklace often worn during festive occasions and rituals.

• Purbeli Kantha Mala – Purbeli Kantha Mala, a beaded necklace inspired by Eastern Nepalese styles, ideal with formal cultural outfits.

• Sirbandi – Head Ornament (सिरबन्दी) – Sirbandi is a traditional forehead ornament worn during ceremonies and cultural performances.

Why Choose Swodeshi for Tamang Dress?

• Authentic and Handmade Traditional Clothing
• Crafted by Local Nepali Artisans
• Ethnic Wear with Cultural and Ceremonial Value
• Available for Men, Women, and Children
• Perfect for Festivals, Weddings, and Cultural Programs

Shop our Tamang Dress collection and wear the pride of Nepal’s heritage.

FAQ on Tamang Dress

What is the main dress of Tamang?

The main dress of the Tamang community is the Bakhu (Chhuba) for men and fariya with cholo and patuka for women, reflecting their Himalayan heritage.

What is the name of the Tamang dress for boys?

The traditional dress for Tamang boys is called Bakhu or Chhuba, a warm woolen robe tied with a belt.

What is the name of the hat of Tamang?

The Tamang hat is called the Tamang Topi, a cultural headwear worn during festivals and special occasions.

Do Tamang wear Bakhu?

Yes, the Tamang people wear Bakhu, a traditional woolen robe suited for cold climates and cultural events.

What is the Tamang culture dress?

The Tamang culture dress is the traditional clothing worn by the Tamang community of Nepal. It reflects their Himalayan lifestyle, Buddhist heritage, and mountain climate. The dress is usually handwoven, thick, and warm, made to suit cold regions like Rasuwa, Nuwakot, Dhading, Sindhupalchok, and Kavre.

The traditional Tamang dress is simple, practical, and deeply connected to Tamang identity and rituals.

Which type of traditional dress do Tamang people wear?

Tamang people mainly wear Bakhu, along with inner garments like Gunyu, Patuka (waist belt), and woolen shawls. For women, traditional jewelry and head coverings are also common.

Men and women both wear Bakhu, but the design, colors, and accessories differ based on gender and occasion.

Is Bakhu the Tamang dress?

Yes, Bakhu is the main traditional dress of the Tamang community.
It is a thick, long woolen robe tied at the waist with a belt. Bakhu is designed to protect from cold and is ideal for high-hill and Himalayan regions where Tamang people traditionally live.

Bakhu is also worn by other Himalayan communities, but it is an important part of Tamang cultural identity.

Is Tamang dress worn every day?

In the past, Tamang people wore their traditional dress daily. Today, most Tamang people wear modern clothes for regular use. However, Tamang dress is still widely worn during:

• Lhosar (Tamang New Year)

• Cultural programs

• Weddings

• Religious rituals

• Community gatherings

• Festivals and temple visits

Traditional Tamang dress is now more of a cultural and ceremonial outfit.

What are Tamang people famous for?

Tamang people are famous for:

• Rich Buddhist culture and monasteries

• Traditional dress and silver jewelry

• Folk songs like Tamang Selo

• Beautiful handmade woolen clothing

• Warm hospitality and mountain lifestyle

• Strong community traditions and festivals like Lhosar

They are one of the most culturally rich indigenous communities of Nepal.

What is the name of Tamang topi?

The traditional Tamang cap is called Bakkhu Topi or simply Tamang Topi.
It is usually made from thick woolen fabric and is worn with Bakhu during festivals, rituals, and cultural programs.