Traditional Indian Clothes

Man

A Jodhpuri suit or Bandhgala suit

• Consists of a coat and trousers.
• Sometimes accompanied by a vest.
• Has a small collar and many hand-embroidery patterns on the sleeves.
• Usually consists of darker colours
• Used in formal situations ( weddings, parties, etc... )

• long-sleeved outer coat

• it is tight-fitting, with some waist suppression
• it falls to below the knees and is buttoned down the front.
• It can have many different types of collars or it may be collarless

Sherwani

• Type of headwear based on cloth winding.
• Large strip of fabric up to 45 meters long which is wrapped around the head.
• Used in many countries ( Pakistan, Bangladesh, Middle East )

Man

Turbant

• Is known for its beauty, elegance and richness of detail.
• Clothing plays a significant role in Indian culture and customs.
• Clothing is not only used to cover the body, but is also a reflection of a person's cultural, social and spiritual identity.
• The color, style and pattern of clothing can indicate a person's region, religion, social status and even mood.
• It varies from region to region, with each state and community having its own distinctive style

• Cotton, is used for its comfort and breathability;
• Silk, valued for its elegance and lustre;
• Linen is used for its lightness;
• Khadi, is made by hand, symbolises self-sufficiency and Indian nationalism.

Fabrics

Traditional Indian Clothing

Women Sari: A long garment, about 5 to 8 metres long Lehenga: A long, voluminous skirt Salwar Kameez: This is an outfit made up of a long tunic (kameez) and wide trousers (salwar)

Women

Anarkali: A very long tunic. Kurta: A long tunic that can be worn with trousers. Dupatta: A colourfull shawl