Indian Dresses

Every country has its history to relate. And in a colossal country like India, its every dimension has an epic of its own. Even our clothes reflect a particular culture. And this can be pre-dominantly observed in the villages of this country. The Indian dress differs from North to South. From South to South West. In the North, mens fashion consist of full-length kurtas and pyjamas that are loosely woven. Self-colours with white, as an all time favourite is the male prerogative. The Punjabi male also winds a self-colour turban around his long hair. A religious tradition followed by generations.

The female counterparts too wear salwar kameez similar looking to that of the men. Except that they are more fitting and colourful. Bright prints matched with a variety of styles like the patiala or the chuddidar are indulged to bring out a pleasing garb. A fine cloth synchronizing with the shades of the outfit is hung between the shoulders. This is the dupatta. It can give the entire salwar suit a different, more magnificent look.

Variations in these outfits are observed as we track lower to the centre of the country. In the west ghagra (a long colourful skirt) and a choli (a blouse) is pre-dominantly seen. Once again the dupatta exists. Colourful and extravagantly embroidered with extensive mirror work is the charm of every ghaghra choli. Heavy accessories in plastic and oxidized make the outfit perfect. The men here wear a fine muslin or cotton kurta and a dhoti. Many women wear indian sarees too.

Again a variation of the ghaghra choli is viewed down South. But the colour and extravaganza is toned down. Simple long skirts with broad borders and a matching blouse accompanied by a dupatta in contrast makes the traditional South Indian couture. Sarees too are worn. But the borders are broad. Gold in contrast to green or maroon are appreciated.

The Indian dress is found to differ from place to place, season to season and you can get a wide choice in summer dresses & winter wear. The more you understand it in depth, the more you will learn of the vast variety it inherits.