The Iyer and Iyengar are two different castes of Hindu Brahmins of Tamil origin. Iyers are followers of Adi…
Clothing Styles & Drapes
The unstitched fabric has been eternally popular in India, while the art of tailoring and embroidery has woven a tale of its own since ancient times. The Saree has a million identities – the Patola from Saurashtra highlights a contrast with the Baluchari of Bengal. Dupattas range from the vibrant Phulkari to Hyderabad’s majestic khada dupatta. A look at the ghagra is an eye-opener, evolving from the homes of women in Northern India.
Unstitched attire that has been around seemingly forever is the lungi, brought into the mainstream by Muslim menfolk, also seen in versions of dhoti and mundu, both traditional garments in India’s festivals and weddings. Tribal culture has also had a deep rooted influence on clothing styles, read on if you’re curious to know about the infinite drapery of Indian clothing styles. Here are countless fashion inspirations from every corner of India. Come, take your pick.
Whether it is a wedding, regular day to day life, or an occasion, Indian traditional outfits are one of those…
The Sharara is a three-piece outfit with flared pants for lowers, with a join at or below the knee level,…
In the Southern lands of India, the traditional wear that distinguishes a girl before her marriage is the Pattu Pavadai…
The costumes of Punjab reflect its bright and vibrant culture and also the lifestyle of the people living in this…
Emerging from the ethnic soil of Sikkim and accentuating its culture is the traditional attire known as Kho, as…
The Pajama (also written as ‘Pyjama or Paijama’) has Persian roots, which stands for ‘leg garment’. It was introduced to…
Pheran and Poot is the term given to the traditional Kashmiri attire worn by the Kashmiri men and women. Pheran (also…
Lungis are garments of traditional and regional culture found in many states and provinces of India. The South Indian states…
Rahide is a long head scarf worn by the women of Himachal Pradesh to protect their heads from cool breeze…
Chhattisgarh, the 10th largest state of India is rich in culture, heritage, and immense diversity of various ethnic groups.…
