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Traditional Indian Clothes

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  • 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... )

A Jodhpuri suit or Bandhgala suit

Man

Sherwani

  • 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

Turbant

Man
  • 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 )
Traditional Indian Clothing
Fabrics
  • 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.
  • 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

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)

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

Women