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2. Madras (cloth) - Wikipedia

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   Madras is a lightweight cotton fabric with typically patterned texture and tartan design, used primarily for summer clothing such as pants, shorts, lungi, dresses, and jackets. The fabric takes its name from the former name of the city of Chennai in south India. [1]

3. Clothing in India - Wikipedia

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   Women's clothing in India nowadays consists of both formal and casual wear such as gowns, pants, shirts, and tops. Traditional Indian clothing such as the kurti have been combined with jeans to form part of casual attire. [70] Fashion designers in India have blended several elements of Indian traditional designs into conventional western wear ...

4. History of clothing in the Indian subcontinent - Wikipedia

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   One major instance of this was in Kerala, where only upper-caste women were allowed to wear blouses. Though, from 1813 to 1859 the Channar Revolt was supported by Christian missionaries who wanted Indian women to wear blouses. [19] Another influence of the British on Indian women's clothing was the introduction of new materials.

5. Khadi - Wikipedia

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   The cloth is made from cotton, but it may also include silk or wool, which are all spun into yarn on a charkha. It is a versatile fabric that remains cool in summer and warm in winter. To improve its appearance, khadi is sometimes starched to give it a stiffer feel. It is widely accepted in various fashion circles. [7]

6. Cottonworld - Wikipedia

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   [citation needed] Cottonworld is dedicated to natural clothing. Set up in Colaba, Mumbai, the brand has grown and spread its branches throughout the country with thirty one stores across India, shifting from manufacturing to retail over time. The company aims to help reduce the increase in suicide amongst cotton farmers. [2]

7. Kurti top - Wikipedia

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   In the Punjab region, the kurti is a short cotton waist coat [5] which is buttoned down the front to the waist. In the past, women wore a chain of gold or silver called zanjiri around the buttons. Men wore the zanjiri on the kurta in the Punjab region. [6] Another style of Punjabi kurti is a short version of the anga (robe). [7]