Tailor-made clothes the ultimate Southeast Asian souvenirs

 
I’m standing in the middle of Heritage Textiles in Jaipur with my arms stretched sideways, being measured so precisely you’d think I’m getting a three-piece suit from Saville Row rather than pajamas.
Already 4 pm, I ask my tailor if they will be ready this time tomorrow. “No problem madam, we can deliver to your hotel this evening,” he says. And I wore my cool silk PJ’s to bed that night, complete with pockets and piping for about $50.
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