The need for comfortable traditional attire is a main driver behind choices of materials, colours and embellishments. Photo: Thasselz Collection
For devotees, the Festival of Lights represents the symbolic victory of light over darkness, celebrated by people of various faiths, including Hindus, Jains, Sikhs, and Newar Buddhists.
During this time, lamps are lit in the streets and in houses, homes are decorated and families come together to go to the temple, donate to charity and celebrate with good food.
