Indian shop selling different materials of silk in Majnu-ka-tilla, in Delhi

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These materials are usually used to make a Tibetan traditional dress (chupa). They have different varieties and ranges of silk.this shop is located in Majnu ka tilla delhi. The traditional chupa is typically made of sheepskin,but over time, Tibetans began adding layers of silk as indicators of wealth and power. This exquisite ensemble consists of a cotton sateen inner robe lined with sheepskin and otter fur, a silk blue and silver Chinese brocade jacket with European-style patterning, and a short inner jacket made of red silk brocade also with otter fur. She also wears a cotton and felt hat with lambskin, and an elaborate headdress made of padded wool with silk, velvet and silk fringe, silver coins and discs, coral, glass, paste and amber. Source: TibetanSilk This footage is part of the pr