Newly Wed Chetri Couple Doll

These dolls are made of wood and cotton and are dressed in wedding attire traditionally worn by Nepalis on the day of their marriage. The dolls are 9 inches tall and 6 inches wide, weighing just 300 grams.

The female doll has a red dress trimmed with gold, as well as golden accessories such as a necklace and a hair piece. The male doll is wearing a daura suruwal, which is Nepal’s national costume. It consists of a long upper garment, the daura, that almost reaches the knees and trousers called suruwal. The male doll also has a garland and a cap.