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2. Mundu - Wikipedia

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   The mundu (Malayalam: muṇṭŭ; pronounced) is a garment worn around the waist in the Indian states of Kerala, Tamil Nadu, the Lakshadweep archipelago, and the Indian Ocean island nation of Maldives. It is closely related to sarongs like dhotis and lungis. It is normally woven in cotton and coloured white or cream. The colour is dependent on ...

3. 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.

4. Clothing in India - Wikipedia

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   Women started wearing more comfortable clothing and exposure to international fashion led to a fusion of western and Indian styles of clothing. [69] [70] While women have the choice to wear either Western or traditional dress to work, [71] most Indian multinational companies insist that male employees wear Western dress. Women's clothing in ...

5. Skirt - Wikipedia

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   Hobble skirt: A long and tight skirt with a hem narrow enough to significantly impede the wearer's stride. Kilt-skirt: A wrap-around skirt with overlapping aprons in front and pleated around the back. Though traditionally designed as women's wear, it is fashioned to mimic the general appearance of a man's kilt. Leather skirt: A skirt made of ...

6. Sari - Wikipedia

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   A sari (sometimes also saree [1] or sadi) [note 1] is a drape (cloth) [2] and a women's garment in the Indian subcontinent. [3] It consists of an un-stitched stretch of woven fabric arranged over the body as a dress, with one end attached to the waist, while the other end rests over one shoulder as a stole, [4] [5] sometimes baring a part of the midriff.

7. Mughal clothing - Wikipedia

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   Muslim women favored the pants style, and Hindu women, the skirt. In either style, the drawstrings were decorated at length with pearls and jewels. [15] Only the costliest clothes of cotton, silk or wool were used. In the zenana, there were multiple costume changes a day, and often an outfit would be worn only once and then given away.