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LIVING TRADITIONS OF NEPAL
THE BEAUTY OF PURPOSEFUL LIVING

Nepal encompasses a remarkable diversity of landscapes and cultures, from the Tarai plains at approximately 60 meters above sea level to the world’s highest Himalayan peaks.

Living Traditions of Nepal – The Beauty of Purposeful Living is a richly illustrated volume documenting the everyday life, crafts, architecture, beliefs, clothing, and food traditions that have developed across these varied environments.

From the Tharu communities of the Tarai to the peoples of the hill regions, the Newar culture of the Kathmandu Valley, and Tibetan-influenced communities of the High Himalaya, the book provides a systematic overview of the relationship between environment and ways of life across Nepal.

It also serves as a valuable visual reference for understanding Nepal’s diverse ethnic cultures, traditional crafts, and the living environments from which they emerge.
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【About the Author】
Judith Conant Chase is a photographer and writer who has documented Nepal since her first visit in 1974.

Drawing on nearly five decades of fieldwork and photography, this book brings together her extensive visual record of the country’s people, everyday life, and cultural traditions.
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【Contents】
・Foreword
・Introduction
【Chapter 1】The Tarai and Inner Tarai
【Chapter 2】The Hills
【Chapter 3】The Kathmandu Valley
【Chapter 4】The Himalaya
【Chapter 5】The High Himalaya

【Appendices】
・Ethnic Groups
・Religions
・Timeline
・Glossary
・Bibliography
・Photo Credits
・Index
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【Book Details】
Title｜Living Traditions of Nepal – The Beauty of Purposeful Living
Author｜Judith Conant Chase
Publisher｜Serindia Publications Inc.
Publication Year｜2019
Language｜English
Binding｜Hardcover
ISBN｜978-1-932476-90-3
Condition｜New
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【Please Note】
・The text is in English. Richly illustrated throughout, the book provides a visual introduction to Nepal’s landscapes, ethnic communities, everyday life, crafts, architecture, and religious traditions.
・Due to storage and transportation, the cover or dust jacket may show minor scuffs or light surface wear.