2. India has given many things to the world, and
among them is the country’s unique attire.
While for many years, Indian clothes were
secluded only to Indians in the country and
abroad, recently, it has become the craze
even for westerners.
Let us take a quick look at the various kinds
of Indian Dresses
3.
4. Salwar Kameez is a widely popular kind of
clothing widely adorned by women in India,
Pakistan, Nepal and Afghanistan.
It is the preferred garment of choice due to
it’s flexibility and its adaptability to the
varying climates.
It consists of three parts — the salwar which
is like a loose pyjama, the kameez or the shirt
or tunic, and a dupatta or odhni.
5.
6. Saree is India’s gift to the women of the world,
which Indian ladies have been donning since
times of antiquity.
The world has really started taking notice of this
garment, since it accentuates the true beauty of a
woman.
Over time, different parts of India created their
own styles and techniques, based on fabric and
design. Today, one can find several forms of the
saree, including kanchivaram, taant, Benarasi,
leheriya, paithani and others.
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8. The kurta is to men what salwar kameez is to
women. India men have been wearing kurta
pyjama since ancient times, and usually
resembles a loose fitting shirt, till knee
length.
It’s roots lie in North India, and today is
popular all over the country and in it’s
neighbouring country Pakistan as well.
It is traditionally worn with dhoti, pyjama,
salwaar or a lungi, though, nowadays it goes
well with jeans as well.
9.
10. It is a long coat-like garment which is very
popular in India, especially, in family
functions like weddings.
It is worn over a kurta and accompanied
by a churidar, a dhoti, a pajama, or a salwar.
It is said to be adopted from the British style
frock coat.
The Nehru jacket has evolved from the
sherwani as a shorter version.