India has amazing styles in all
aspects, among them a style which attracts the whole world towards it is the
dressing style. Might be some Indians in today's world are fascinated to
western culture of dressing still our style lives in the hearts of many more
people and is still loved. Across India each and every state has a
different kind of dressing style. Each had its different significance in the
history of India.
I never forget the truth that we are the first people who know how to make
clothes, how to wear them.
The Ikkat saree was one of the first woven costumes of Nalgonda District. However, now its main manufacturing sites are Chautuppal, Pochampalli and Puttapaka villages. A complete knowledge is important for their designing purpose. It needs a weaving-pattern in which the yarn is randomly dyed in geometric or zigzag manners. Last but not the least category of sari is Mangalgiri sari made of fine cotton. All these types of sarees are not only popular in Andhra Pradesh and India, but all across the world as well.
Monpas put on a skullcap. The fames of Monpas wear a long jacket over the sleeveless chemise. There is a strip of cloth to bind the chemise properly.
Bandhani dresses are produced in bulk in Ujjain, Indore and Maundsar. To pain the fabric, modern wax is used and it is dyed using cold dyes. Hence the clothing is widely worn all acrossMadhya Pradesh. Maheshwari Sarees and Chanderi Sarees have fame not only in the state but other parts of India and world as well. They are produced with hand-woven and famous for their delicate styles.
Christian, Sikh and Muslim men in Bihar also wear traditional attires. They adorn themselves with bali or bala (bangles) in Kanausi, Shahabads in Gaya and Patana. Gowalas flaunt their uniqueness and style in special earnings known as Kundals.
Generally, Gujarati men prefer to wear dhotis with long or short coat and a turban. But like most of the states in India these traditional costumes of Gujarat are gradually being replaced by western casuals.
The females in rural part of Gujarat commonly wear chaniyo, which is colored petticoat embroidered with glass pieces. They wear a blouse, named choli, which is embroidered in a similar fashion with glass pieces that give a glittering effect to it. Along with this blouse and petticoat women also take a chunri, which is a colored coarse cloth long enough to drape around the upper part of the body.
SIKKIM
Andhra
Pradesh
Dresses
for men in Andhra Pradesh include Dhoti and Kurta and for women Saree and
Blouse.
Women of
all religions and communities including Muslim
women wear sari and blouse. There are some Muslims who wear Salwar
Kameez as well. Christian and Hindu men usually wear Dhoti and
Kurta. Muslim men put up pajamas in place of dhoti and kurta with a Fez Cap.
Costumes
of Women in Andhra Pradesh
Sarees made of handlooms are absolute with richness of texture and ethnicity. Dharmavaram, Anantapur of Andhra Pradesh is widely known for production and distribution of beautiful silk sarees. Dharmavaram sarees beautify ornate dresses for ceremonies like festivals, parties and wedding. They are brocaded and decorated with gold plating. Another popular saree is Gadwal saree which is made in Gadwal region of Andhra Pradesh.
Sarees made of handlooms are absolute with richness of texture and ethnicity. Dharmavaram, Anantapur of Andhra Pradesh is widely known for production and distribution of beautiful silk sarees. Dharmavaram sarees beautify ornate dresses for ceremonies like festivals, parties and wedding. They are brocaded and decorated with gold plating. Another popular saree is Gadwal saree which is made in Gadwal region of Andhra Pradesh.
The Ikkat saree was one of the first woven costumes of Nalgonda District. However, now its main manufacturing sites are Chautuppal, Pochampalli and Puttapaka villages. A complete knowledge is important for their designing purpose. It needs a weaving-pattern in which the yarn is randomly dyed in geometric or zigzag manners. Last but not the least category of sari is Mangalgiri sari made of fine cotton. All these types of sarees are not only popular in Andhra Pradesh and India, but all across the world as well.
Assam
Assamese
women dressing style is a mixture of both traditional and modern dresses. The
traditional costume worn by Assamese women are “riha-makhela-sadar”. Mekhela is
the long skirt and the upper apparel is known as riha. The graceful red colored
designs at the end of riha, makes it very charming. Assamese women wear their
traditional dress made of muga silk, which is also called the golden silk.
BIHU GIRLS
Arunachal
Pradesh
The
traditional attires of Arunachal Pradesh are also very spectacular. Different
tribes of this state wear different types of costumes. In their dresses, one
can see the reflection of their myriad patterns, vibrant colors and features of
their tribal culture. It shows their aesthetic style and enthusiasm for
embellishment. The outfits are exceptional and even attract people from other
parts of India.
Monpas put on a skullcap. The fames of Monpas wear a long jacket over the sleeveless chemise. There is a strip of cloth to bind the chemise properly.
Accessories
are compulsory for girls and women in most of the tribes in Arunachal
Pradesh. The Monpa women beautify themselves with earrings, silver rings,
bamboo-bits, red beads and attractive turquoises. There is another famous dress
accessory is cap, adorned with a stunning peacock-feather. The outfit looks
really astonishing and attracts others. The Hill Miris live in the Kamla valley
and they wear dazzling costumes. Women also put on ‘crinoline of cane rings’ that
looks really very beautiful.
RAJASTHAN
Clothing of
Rajasthan is really outstanding and lively, showing the spirit of the
inhabitants, their religion and culture. Both men and women put on colorful and
beautifully designed costumes to show the great ambiance of this northwestern
state of India.
Women of Rajasthan wear a long skirt called Ghaghra, Choli or Kurti
(blouses and tops) with an Odhini. The Ghaghra reaches above the ankle that has
a narrow waist increasing the flared and width tothe base. Ghaghra is commonly
unfolded from the lower end such as usual skirts. The pleats and width are the
symbol of health of females. Ghaghras can be found in diverse styles and
colors. They are very famous among women in Rajasthan, mostly made of cotton,
colored and designed with Laharia, Chunari and Mothra prints.
The one
corner of Odhni is properly tucked inside the skirt and the other end is worn
over the right shoulder or the head. The motifs and colors which are
available on this dress are especially to caste, kind of dress and worn
occasionally. Both Muslim and Hindu women wear this clothing. Odhni can be
found in different colors and styles and it is commonly selected as per the
color of the particular skirt that is worn with it.
The
turban called Pagri, Pyjamas, Angarkha, Dhoti, Waistband (Patka) and Kamarbandh
are integralclothing of men in Rajasthan. Pagri (turban) is an important
part of men’s costume in Rajasthan. The way turban is worn comprises a unique
significance to Rajasthani men as it is a symbol of the region and
caste from where the individualbelongs. Pyjamas or Dhotis are used
for covering the lower part of the men’s body. It is a piece of cloth that
needs a little practice to wear it in an appropriate way. Dhoti is worn as
regular dress which commonly has white color. During some special events, men
wear Zari border and Silk Dhotis. During festivals in this part of the world,
people wear designer Angarkhas. There are 2 main types of Angarkhas i.e. long
Angarkha and Kamari Angarkha. Patka is another beautiful garment commonly
worn by royal families or higher classes, which is made of cotton. In medieval
times, the clothing was worn all around the waist but now it can be
seen less among youngsters. However Brahmins also use to wear Patka with traditional
dupattas.
Jammu Kashmir
Kashmiri
dress for Men and Women is Pheran & Poots. Hindu men usually wear churidars
while the muslim men are dressed in salwars beneath the formidable Pherans.
Pheran is a loosely fitted woolen garment which makes use of the Kangri.
The
pathani suit, also referred to as Khan-dress is popular among men especially in
Srinagar.
Turbans are common among muslim men. Skull caps are prevalent, especially among
the peasants, karakuli and fur skull caps with the pashmina shawls worn by men
often symbolize royal lineage.
Pheran is
the prominent attire of women as well in Kashmir.
Traditionally there are poots and pherans, comprising two robes that are placed
atop the other. Pheran worn by women have zari embroidery on the hem line, around
pockets and collar. Pherans worn by muslim women have broad sleeves and reach
up to the knees. Hindus wear the pherans with long, stretching up to their feet
with narrowed down sleeves.
The
culture of Kashmir refers to the culture and traditions of Kashmir, a region in
northern India (consisting
of Jammu and Kashmir), northeast Pakistan (consisting of Azad Kashmir and
Gilgit–Baltistan) and the Chinese territory
of Aksai Chin. The
culture of Kashmiri is a diverse blend and highly influenced by northern South
Asian as well as Central Asian culture. Along with its scenic beauty, Kashmir is famous for its cultural heritage; it
amalgamates Muslim, Hindu, Sikh and Buddhist philosophies and has involved
composite culture based on the values of humanism and tolerance.
PUNJAB
The
Traditional dress for Punjabi men is the Punjabi kurta and Tehmat which is
being replaced by the kurtha and pajama. Women, is Punjabi salwar suit which is
replaced by Punjabi Ghagra. The women can also be seen wearing shawls adorned
with the beautiful phulkari embroidery. The shawl is completely covered in
thick silk embroidery and folk motifs done in jewel-tones on an ochre
background.
KARNATAKA
Traditional
dress for women is Salwar suits and sarees, Men is Shirt and Lungi .The unique
but traditional costume style is one of the most essential uniqueness of India.
Karnataka state contains uniqueness and culture in each and every aspect
whether it is food or costumes. The traditional costume of this state is so
unique that you can identify it very easily. This state's costumes comprise of
saris; silk which are customary in this land.
This state is renowned as the
country's silk hub. The state of Karnataka has a huge range of Silk; it
comprises wide varieties of smooth silks, gorgeous brocades and sleek chiffons.
All these types of Sarees not just adorn a woman but it also enhances the
beauty of a woman and creates its own identity within the different parts
of the country.
KERALA
Traditional
clothing of Kerala reflects the simplicity and
inherent lifestyle of Malayalis. Most of the people of both genders commonly
wear white attires. The main dresses which individuals wear are highly
traditional.
The form of costume worn by the people
like Neriyathu and Mundu has a white cloth piece having golden zari
borders representing royalty for men and women. Mundum
Neriyathum is a traditional dress worn by women in Kerala.
The mainclothing is Mundu for men, which is a long garment. It needs
to be tucked around the waist and reaches to the ankle. There are many men who
also prefer to wear it above their waist, but higher caste people drape a cloth
which looks-like a towel over their shoulders. This is worn by men of all
religions in Kerala.
MAHARASTRA
Clothing of Maharashtra is influenced by the traditional
Maharashtrian culture. It reflects the uniqueculture and
tradition of Maharashtra. The costumes of
this state of India
compose a 9 yard saree for women, and shirt and dhoti for men. They also
put on bandi over their shirt and there is a turban known as ‘pagadi’ and
‘pheta’. During the festive seasons, men wear Ackan, Suvar, Churidar
and Pyjama.
The 9
yard sari for women is known as Nauvari. It has a resemblance like trousers.
There is no need to wear a slip or petticoat under this type of saree because
of its specific pattern of draping. The Nauvari saree has its own history.
During the rule of Maratha, females were delegated this sari. Its
fabric is commonly cotton, for special events, silk tops the main list.
There are Paithani sarees as well popular for their special style and look. The
Brahmain women of Maharashtra put on
sarees in a specific style in which the plates. They make use of choli along
with the sari and blouses and polkas. There are some other exclusive outfits of
Nasik, Malegaon
and Pune in Maharashtra.
Women adorn
stunning jewelleries and flaunt them in a style. Popular jewelleries include
nath (nose ring) and haar (necklace) with colorful stones and decorated pearl.
Some of the stunning necklaces they put on are patlya, saaj, bangdya, tode and
kolhapuri.
DELHI
Clothing of
Delhi has an
exclusive pattern and style. The traditional costumes of
the capital of India aresalwar
kameez dupatta for females and kurta pyjama for males. Delhi
does not have any specificculture or tradition because people
live here from all over India
and other parts of the world. The mixed folks also follow their particular
tradition to select costumes. Salwar-Kameez is mostly admired by women with
dupatta. This dress is very popular among girls in India. The Turko-Mongol or
Turko-Persian pattern was brought to Indian subcontinent. Since then this dress
has got a big fame and become a part of daily clothing.
Kurta
Pyjama and Sherwani are traditional costumes for men in Delhi. However, these
days you can see most of the boys and men in shirt, trousers, jeans and
t-shirt. The influence of modern culture is adopted of youth and they
love to put on exceptional clothing.
UTTARAKHAND
Clothing of
Uttarakhand depicts the lifestyle, tradition and religion of the ethnic
communities (Kumaoni and Garhwalis) of the northern state of India. women
wear a long skirt known as Ghagri which is worn with a choli and Orni. Both
Kumaoni and Garhwali. The customary bridal dress of the locals is Ghaghra
Lehenga and choli, and Pichora Ghaghra. Pichora or Rangwali is designed
with silver and gold tatting. Married women put on a black necklace
i.e. Chareu. Hansuli is a beautiful ornament, a type of necklace, designed in
pure gold or silver. Ethnic people cover themselves from Sarong, a mantle-type
dress, tightened with a blouse.
Dhoti or
Lungi is worn by many men, which is a lower-garment. The upper-garment is
Kurta. Men love to wear turban or headgear which is a part of
their traditional costume. There is another alternative dress i.e.
Kurta-Pajamas for men that is widespread in this part of India.
HIMACHAL
PRADESH
Costumes
of Himachal Pradesh reflect an awesome diversity owing to the plethora of
culture and religion. By heritage, the Dhoti-clad Brahmin priests roam around
in kurta,coat,waist coat, turban i.e., Pagri and with a hand towel. Rajputs who
are the descendants of royal family wear sherwani-churidar pyjamas. Women
normally dress in kurtas, Ghagra Lehenga choli and rahide. The women folk
decorate themselves with head scarves.
HARYANA
The dress
of the people is generally simple. It consists of a dhoti, shirt, turban and a
pair of shoes. A blanket or chaddar serves as wrapper. The turban has a
different style for a Jat, an Ahir, a Rajput, a Bania or a Brahman. There
is also difference in the dress of various communities particularly among
women.
A Jat woman's full dress, thel, consist of ghaggri, shirt and a printed
orhni (a length of cloth draped over the front and shoulders) the ghaggri
seldom falling below the calves. The Ahir woman can always be recognized
by her lehenga or peticoat, angia (a tight blouse) and orhni. Her orhni
is broader than that of a Jat women. She employs it also to cover her abdomen.
It is usually red or yellow, decorated with bosses and fringes, with a fall.
The Rajput woman's dress is similar to that of an Ahir woman. Their orhni may
be plain white with silver fringe but without a fall. The dhotis and saris are
the favourite items of dress among Brahmans and Aggarwal women.
WEST BENGAL
Men
and women in Bengal are very religious
and wear cloths according to festivals as well. Costumes of Bengal represent the rich
traditional culture of the region. Colorful dresses can be found in
different cities, town and villages throughout Bengal.
Exciting dresses make the place really astonishing. These traditional and
cultural dresses are exported throughout India and other parts of the
world.
Dhotis are commonly worn by Hindus. The dress is a long loincloth
made of silk or cotton. Dhoti forms a traditional dress for men in West Bengal. The typical Bengali fashion for women can be
seen in Saree (Sari). This is one of the topmost traditional and widespread
dresses for ladies. Generally, the West Bengal
sarees are designed by silk or cotton. Salwar Kameez has also become a common
dress among girls.
MEGHALAYA
Weavers,
the Garos are catering to various types of costumes. In rural areas, Garo
villages, women cover eking, a cloth around their waist which is a short cloth.
But when women have to go to the crowded areas, they wait longer attire. Garo
women put on a blouse and a Lungi similar mantle known as Dakmanda. Dakmanda is
a type of hand-woven cotton fabric. Traditional clothing is also very
popular amongst Khasi women.
Muga silk of Assam is also well-known among women who love to wear this clothing.
Muga silk of Assam is also well-known among women who love to wear this clothing.
Men’s,
Traditional clothing for Garo men is a loin outfit. Most Khasi men
unstitched Dhoti which can be seen normally in all across Meghalaya. They also
wear a turban, headgear and jacket. But nowadays men wear traditional clothing commonly
during festivals and essential events to stay in touch with their
culture. The traditional costume of Jaintia tribe is silaimar to
Khasi.
NAGALAND
Women
usually wear white and blue cloth with magnificent black marginal bands of
breadth. Females commonly put on the garments of men. Angami is a
casual dress for women comprising a sleeveless top known as
vatchi, a petticoat known as neikhro and a white skirt known as pfemhou. There
is another tribe in which people wear costumes just like Angami called as
Ze-liangs-rong, which is a group of mixed tribes like Rongmei, Liangmais and
Zemis. The commonest clothing is white cloth, designed with 6 black
bands having measurements on both of the corners. The Zemei women are restricted
to only white clothing and skirts bordering with
red and black color.
There is
a famous black shawl worn my men in Nagaland known as Ratapfe. The shawl
isembroidered in 3 or 4 lines and looks simply attractive. The villages of
weatern Angami have exclusive style of clothing design. Lothas’
shawls are put on in festivals and special occasions. Phichu-pfe is also a
unique and stylish costume for men.
ORISSA
Women
wear different types of saris to show their special look. Famous saris include
Kataki Sari, Bomkai Sari and Sambalpuri Sari. These are adorned by females in
Orissa during festivals, marriage, and other special events. Shalwar Kameez is
also worn by the girls and women. Men, attire themselves in Dhoti, kurta
with a Gamucha. The main member of the family is the eldest man who follows
their religious costume strictly so that others also stay in touch with
their culture and wear their traditional costumes.
MADHYA
PRADESH
Madhya
Pradesh is also called as “Heart of India” where costumes differ among
people, tribes, cultures, religions and so on. The clothing of this
state of India
displays the multiplicity in diverse aspects. Textiles
and handicrafts are designed beautifully with
rich ornaments. Most of the men in Madhya Pradesh wear Dhoti as it is
a traditional dress. Safa is a type of turban, which is commonly worn by
males. There is a black or white jacket called as Mirzai or Bandi,
which is attractive attire, particularly in Malwa and Bundelkhand.
The myriad colors of the costume give a dignified and radiant appearance.
Tribal people wear short Dhotis, mostly in remote areas of Madhya Pradesh,
which is known as langot.
Most of
the women in Madhya Pradesh wear Lehenga and Choli. There is
another clothing i.e. Lugra or Orni covered over the shoulder and
head. Black and red are the most prominent colors which you can see
in women’s dresses. Saree can also be seen on females in this part of India.
Bandhani dresses are produced in bulk in Ujjain, Indore and Maundsar. To pain the fabric, modern wax is used and it is dyed using cold dyes. Hence the clothing is widely worn all acrossMadhya Pradesh. Maheshwari Sarees and Chanderi Sarees have fame not only in the state but other parts of India and world as well. They are produced with hand-woven and famous for their delicate styles.
BIHAR
Bihar is
a beautiful land in India
where people give more value to their traditional and
culture. The placeis known for hand woven textiles in costume
designing. Elderly males of Bihar prefer their
family members specially girls to wear traditional costumes. They
themselves also wear traditional clothing like Kurta, pyjama, dhoti
or lungi. Upper garment for men is kurta, shirt and t-shirt. During special
occasions men put on beautiful apparels. Churidar, kurta, sherwani and pyjamas
are the common costumes during festivals, marriage and other events.
Christian, Sikh and Muslim men in Bihar also wear traditional attires. They adorn themselves with bali or bala (bangles) in Kanausi, Shahabads in Gaya and Patana. Gowalas flaunt their uniqueness and style in special earnings known as Kundals.
TAMILNADU
Clothing of
Tamil Nadu represents the traditional and cultural essence of this south Indian
state. Men of this state put on traditional outfits such as Dhoti or Lungi with
a shirt and Angavastra. Females beautify themselves in Sari and blouse. The
costumes of Tamil Nadu have got fame globally for their grace and beauty.
Kanchipuram sari is known for its exceptional style and famous all over the
world. This is a formaldress for women which they wear in offices,
temples, and even parties and marriages.
Men wear
a lungi with an Angavastra or shirt. The tremendously and traditional lungi
invented the south India
only. The lungi is a long cloth usually manufactured from pure cotton, worn
around the men’s waist. The Angavastra is an extended cloth draped around the
shoulders.
MIZORAM
The
traditional clothing of Mizoram looks like the outfits of other hill
states of the North-Eastern India. With a full fledge of outfits and colorful
designs, costumes of Mizoram are stimulating enough to attractso
many people. They comprise ethnic heritage of the habitants.
Mizo women love to beautify themselves in Puran, which is the most
favorite dress in Mizoram. The lively color and the exceptional designs and fittings made
this outfit superb. Puanchei is the beautiful costume of girls, mostly worn
during festivals like Pawl Kut and Chapchar Kut.
Its shades are white and
black. The black area of the attire is created from the synthetic fur. Kawrchei
is a magnificent blouse. It is made of cotton material and hand woven. The
blouse is commonly worn with Paunchei while dancing. Previously, these cloths
were made by hands, but now they are manufactured by the high-quality machines.
The cloths are designed from the cotton and hues are designed by “Ting’. The
tradition outfit of the females of the Lusei tribe is blue skirt made of
cotton. This skirt is put on with a white jacket and a wrapped cloth.
Lusei girls wear a headgear. It comprises a coronal, constructed from
colored bass and cane. Zakuolaisen is a beautiful piece of blouse with crimson
stripes worn by unmarried females. And after marriage girls wear Puon
Pie.
Men in
Mizoram like to like a simple life. This also reflects in their
traditional clothing. They dress up in a long piece of cloth. During
the winter season, additional clothing is draped like a
coat. Red and whitecolored coats are mostly preferred by the Mizo males.
During the summer months, they wear outfits around their waist. Additionally, to prevent from the scorching sun, a Pagri or Turban is put on. The males of Lusei tribe consider only cotton madeclothing.
During the summer months, they wear outfits around their waist. Additionally, to prevent from the scorching sun, a Pagri or Turban is put on. The males of Lusei tribe consider only cotton madeclothing.
JHARKHAND
The
costumes used during traditional events are called the Parhan or the Panchi .
The
clothing of Jharkhand draws its inspiration from the tribes that belong to the
state and have been living there for ages and generations. Some of the most
prominent tribes of this region are Santhal Pargana, which dominates the way,
the women dress in this region.
The basic
traditional costume realms go back to a similar sari and blouse just like any
other state in the country. These sarees have the traditional imprints of the
tribes and are made of basic cotton fabric.
The
traditional costumes of the tribal women are the Panchi, a rectangular piece of
cloth about 3 metres in length, which is tucked at the waist, and the Parhan,
the lower garment topped off by the upper parhan. The prints in these costumes
depict the stories of various tribal stories, culture and art.
The
major tribes that influence the dressing and the dress code of these people are
Santhal Pargana also known as the Paharis and Santhals, who follow a unique
dress code which is only one of its kind in the way it looks. The cloth its
textured, fabrics and imprints are greatly influenced by the tribes and their
heroic stories, as well as art and history.
The most
prominent clothing used by the men is called Bhagwan. This is a one piece cloth
that is draped in such a way that it becomes the entire dress in one go.
MANIPUR
The costumes
of Manipur carry their own unique characteristics. Stressed on its
functionality, the traditional Manipuri costumes are simple and easy to
wear.
A
traditional Manipuri costume for women includes a shawl called Innaphi, a
Phanek and a wrap around skirt called sarong.
A Manipuri man wears a dhoti, a
jacket and a white Pagri or turban. The Potlois and Kumins are the traditional
costumes for the Rasa Leela festivals. Other traditional dresses worn during
the festivals and festival related dances are the Koks, Phurits etc. Some other
dress forms used by different tribes in Manipur are Lmaphie, Saijounba,
Ningthoupee and Phiranji.
GOA
The
traditional costume of Goanese women is 9-yard saree known as
“Nav-Vari”, worn with attractive jewelleries. Another traditional dress worn by
women is “Pano Bhaju”. As accessories women wear a string of beads, leafy
loincloths known as “Valkal”. The traditional attire worn by Gauda, Kunbi,
Dhangar, Velip and Zalmi tribes are mainly loincloth known as “Kashti” with a
blanket on the shoulders, “Kunbi Palloo” along with a tied knot and sari.
UTTAR
PRADESH
Thecostumes
of Uttar Pradesh are simple yet elegant. Cotton is preferred by People
as it is not only comfortable but also suits the climatic conditions of the
state. Costumes worn by men consist of Kurta Pajamas; these graceful
dresses are ethnic to this state. A majority of men also wear dhoti-kurta,
traditional attire that is common since ancient times. Dhoti is apiece of cloth
cut in rectangular shape and is wrapped from waist to legs. Its length is
mostly about 7 yards. It is wear with a kurta on the top. It is the formal wear
of men that is preferred for almost all occasions including family functions
and special occasions. Dhoti is usually white or cream in color.
Women wear a variety
of attires like saris, lehengas, salwar kameej, and gararas. Among these, most
prevalent is sari which is considered most graceful among all the costumes.
Banarasi saris are famous through out world; they are, in fact, considered
finest saris in India.
They are known for ornamental brocades and opulent embroideries. One of the
distinguishing features of this exclusive attire is the use of floral motifs
and bel or string of leaves, the characteristics of Mughal designs. Extensive
gold and mina work, intricate designs and use of net are the other features
that make these saris popular among women.
Lehengas are also worn by women and girls on special occasions.
Lehengas are also worn by women and girls on special occasions.
GUJARAT
Attires
of Male are Chorno and Kediyu , Female are Chaniyo and choli. The most common
type of Gujarti costume worn by men is called Chorno. This dress is a cotton
drawer which is mainly worn by rural men of this state. A short kediyu or
angrakhu is pout over the Chorno to cover the upper part of the body. People of
Gujarat who are engaged in agriculture are
seen to wear a typical head dress or turban. This turban is named phento and is
a thickly folded piece of cloth.
Generally, Gujarati men prefer to wear dhotis with long or short coat and a turban. But like most of the states in India these traditional costumes of Gujarat are gradually being replaced by western casuals.
The females in rural part of Gujarat commonly wear chaniyo, which is colored petticoat embroidered with glass pieces. They wear a blouse, named choli, which is embroidered in a similar fashion with glass pieces that give a glittering effect to it. Along with this blouse and petticoat women also take a chunri, which is a colored coarse cloth long enough to drape around the upper part of the body.
Ras and
Garba are the popular Gujarati festivals when people come to a mood to
celebrate. Different clothes are put on during these occasions of celebration.
The Ras festival is regarded as the dance Lord Krishna performed in Ras Leela when he led a life of cowboy in Gokul and Vrindaban. The typical male costume for this folk dance is a small coat named Keviya. Keviya is a tight long sleeved coat with frilled pleats at its wait. The borders and shoulders of Keviya are embroidered heavily. A tight churidar and a colorful turban are put on along with the Keviya. A colored waist band making a contrast with white keviya and churidar is worn to make the overall appearance bright.
The Gujarati females are seen in lehenga choli or Ghagra choli during this festival. The cholis are barebacked and are embroidered heavily with colorful threads are glass pieces. To complete the attire females use a veli cloth or dupatta, which is a long piece of cloth, worn across the neck. Unlike the daily wear of Gujarati women, the costume for this festival is extremely colorful.
The Ras festival is regarded as the dance Lord Krishna performed in Ras Leela when he led a life of cowboy in Gokul and Vrindaban. The typical male costume for this folk dance is a small coat named Keviya. Keviya is a tight long sleeved coat with frilled pleats at its wait. The borders and shoulders of Keviya are embroidered heavily. A tight churidar and a colorful turban are put on along with the Keviya. A colored waist band making a contrast with white keviya and churidar is worn to make the overall appearance bright.
The Gujarati females are seen in lehenga choli or Ghagra choli during this festival. The cholis are barebacked and are embroidered heavily with colorful threads are glass pieces. To complete the attire females use a veli cloth or dupatta, which is a long piece of cloth, worn across the neck. Unlike the daily wear of Gujarati women, the costume for this festival is extremely colorful.
CHATTISGARH
Chattisgarh
is known for its tribal weaving. Women are fond of ‘Kachhora’ a typical manner of wearing saree. Women
wearing ‘Lugda’(saree) and ‘Polkha’ ( blowse) with set of attractive ornaments
are symbolic of tradition and heritage of chattisgarh. Men put head dresses
with stringed “cowries” and plumes of peacock feathers and make their way on
the dancing ground.
HARYANA
The dress
of the people is generally simple. It consists of a dhoti, shirt, turban and a
pair of shoes. A blanket or chaddar serves as wrapper. The turban has a
different style for a Jat, an Ahir, a Rajput, a Bania or a Brahman. There
is also difference in the dress of various communities particularly among
women. A Jat woman's full dress, thel, consist of ghaggri, shirt and a printed
orhni (a length of cloth draped over the front and shoulders) the ghaggri
seldom falling below the calves. The Ahir woman can always be recognized
by her lehenga or peticoat, angia (a tight blouse) and orhni. Her orhni
is broader than that of a Jat women. She employs it also to cover her abdomen.
It is usually red or yellow, decorated with bosses and fringes, with a fall.
The Rajput woman's dress is similar to that of an Ahir woman. Their orhni may
be plain white with silver fringe but without a fall. The dhotis and saris are
the favourite items of dress among Brahmans and Aggarwal women.
A women
would need at least three different sets of clothes, one for working at the
grindstone, another for the field, another for drawing water from the well.
Clothes indicate family status.
Coloured
clothes are worn by the Hindus at weddings. The marriage party colour their
duppatas only and the bridegroom his turban. A duppata or overcloth, kamiz or
skirt, pajamas, salwar or ghagra with differences in make and colour is
generally the female dress. Among the educated classes in the villages women
are taking to saris of different colours. The dresses worn by women display
more variety than male attires. The dress also proclaims the caste or community
of the woman. A Gujjar woman can be known at once from the blue clothes and a
Chamar from her red clothes. Round bits of glass are adorned by the clothes of
a Gujjar women. Unmarried girls abstain from gaudy dress to avoid undue attention.
Traditionally
men wear Thokro-Dum which involves a white pajama, stretching only to the
calves, Yenthatse, a lepcha shirt and shambo,the cap. Dress is suitable for the
hardy toil in the field and forest. Bhutia male comprises Kho, also known as
Bakhu.It is a loose mantle which is tied at neck on one side and waist region
with a silk or cotton belt. Adding to that Jya Jya, a waist coat, the shirt
called Yenthatse, shirt, Kera , a cloth belt and Shambo. Nepalese men dress in
shurval, a churidar pajama topped off by shirt known as Daura. It is associated
with Patuki.
Lepcha
women wear Dumvum or Dumdyam. It is a kind of smooth and cosy-ankle long
dress,draped like a saree. Bhutia women wear Kho, a silky full-sleeve loose
blouse, kushen, a jacket, a different pattern of cap, Shambo, Shabchu and the
shoe.
TRIPURA
Male
counter part used to wear 'rituku' for the loin and 'kamchwlwi borok' for the
upper part of the body. But in the modern age very few people are wearing these
dress except in the rural Tripura and working class. The male have adopted the
modern dress of international style.
The dress
women for the lower half of the body is called Ringai in Tripuri and for the
upper half of the body cloth has two parts Risa and Rikutu.
Risa covers
the chest part and the rikutu covers whole of upper half of the body.
In the yesteryears these garments were used to be woven by the ladies by home
spun thread made from the cotton, but nowadays the threads are bought from the
market and the risa is not worn, instead blouse is worn by most of
Tripuri women because of convenience. In present day young girls are wearing
rignai with tops also.
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