What do tibetan buddhist brides wear?
In Tibet, women and men both wear chubas, though in different styles. A women’s chuba is a one-piece dress, with a paneled skirt that wraps around the back and ties. There is usually a blouse underneath the dress. For a wedding, usually a more expensive and elaborate fabric is chosen. If you are getting married this year, the year of the pig, it is considered a little bit difficult according to Tibetan astrology, thus a shade of yellow, red or orange is appropriate to protect the wearer from obstacles. If you would like photos of a chuba, send me an e-mail and I can send you some photos.
