Ihi (Bel Bibaha) Rites
Traditional Golden Brocades & Sacred Bell Wood
Ihi (Bel Bibaha) Rites
The Narrative & Sacred Rites
Every sacred ceremony documented by SwapU The Studio is approached with documentary reverence, capturing subtle emotional nuances, ancient Newari traditions, and grand familial blessings without disruptive intervention.
Photographed under the direction of Nandu Shrestha, this visual plate series balances rich shadow depth, authentic skin tones, and optical precision to preserve the memory for generations to come.
From intimate preparation rituals to the joyous culmination of the celebration, every frame reflects three decades of Kathmandu Valley photographic heritage.
Ceremony Specifications
ARCHIVE SPECArchival Preservation Guarantee
All prints and flush albums are handcrafted using 100-year archival ink on smudge-free, non-tear Karizma photographic media.
Curated Photographic Plates
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Bhaktapur Durbar Heritage Courtyard
Bhaktapur Durbar Heritage Courtyard
Bhaktapur Durbar Heritage Courtyard
Bhaktapur Durbar Heritage Courtyard
"Documenting our daughter's Ihi (Bel Bibaha) ceremony with SwapU was the best decision. The deep reverence for Newari traditions and authentic moments captured will remain our family treasure forever."
Gyanendra Shrestha (Father)
Aayusha Shrestha · Bhaktapur Durbar Heritage Courtyard