Hand Embroidered Wool Mittens, "Tarai"

The Newar women of Nepal are known for their dedication to tradition and their crafts, as well as creating one of the most socially and politically advanced communities in the Himalayas. To make these cozy and colorful convertible mittens, wool is spun into yarn and then dyed in large vats. Nepalese women get together in groups to knit and embroider the mittens by hand.