Traditional Indian clothing has come into prominence
once again. Well, if you notice the trends in fashion industry, you'll
realize that modern fashion has aped the styling and designing of the
bygone eras, the period of royalty, when Maharajas and Ranis used to
spend extravagantly on their clothing. Whatever the royals chose to go
in for was reminiscent of splendor and luxury. The creative fashion
designers of today are in a lookout for ethnic designs that take us
close to our cultural roots and remind us of the glorious past. Well, in
this section, we will provide you with information on the different
kinds of traditional clothing in India, so read on…
Indian Ethnic Wear
Dhoti
Dhoti kurta is the traditional Indian clothing of men. Unlike other
dresses, it is an unstitched piece of cloth usually 5 yards long that is
tied around the waist and legs. The knot is tied at the waist. Dhoti is
known by different names at different places such as Laacha in Punjabi,
dhuti in Bangla.
Kurta
Kurta is a term used to refer to a long loose shirt, the length of
which falls below or may be just above the knees of the wearer. In the
olden times, it was primarily worn by men, but today, it has become a
unisex dress that both men and women can wear.
Indian Salwar Kameez
Salwar kameez is the traditional Indian clothing for women. Due to its
high popularity in the region of Punjab, shalwar kameez is commonly
referred to as Punjabi suit. The fashion of Shalwar Kameez in India is
not new. Since the past many few centuries, women have been wearing this
wonderful attire.
Indian Sari
Sari is one of the most wonderful dresses worn by Indian women. Infact,
when one thinks of a typical Indian woman, the first thing that strikes
the mind is a woman clad in sari, who is wearing the solah shringar
including bindi, chudi, kajal etc.
Sherwani for Men
Sherwani is a long coat resembling achkan in styling. It is buttoned
upto the collar and lengthwise it is usually below the knee. It adds to
the charm and grace of men, especially the taller ones. Indian men spend
lavishly on buying the sherwani suit for the special occasion of their
wedding.
Turban
In India, one can spot many men wearing turban. Well, turban is tied
not for the sake of fashion, but because it has a lot of significance in
the lives of Indians. The hair turban is a headdress that basically
consists of a long piece of unstitched cloth, which is wrapped around
the head.
