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Clothing in India varies with the different ethnicities, geography, climate, and cultural traditions of the people of each region of India. Historically, clothing has evolved from simple garments like kaupina , langota , achkan , lungi , sari , to perform rituals and dances.
History of clothing in the Indian subcontinent can be traced to the Indus Valley civilization or earlier. Indians have mainly worn clothing made up of locally grown cotton. India was one of the first places where cotton was cultivated and used even as early as 2500 BCE during the Harappan era.
India is a country with an ancient clothing design tradition, yet an emerging fashion industry. Though a handful of designers existed prior to the 1980s, the late 1980s and the 1990s saw a spurt of growth.
clothing in India: sari Indian woman wearing a sari, detail of a gouache painting on mica from Tiruchchirappalli, India, c. 1850. (more) Although throughout most of India women wear saris and short blouses, the way in which a sari is wrapped varies greatly from one region to another.
Dhoti garment is the traditional dress for Indian men. The dhoti is a long unstitched garment, mostly 5 yards in length. The clothing is tied at the waist and ankles, with a knot at the waist. The dhoti is mostly paired with the kurta, the combination which is known as dhoti kurta in eastern India.
History of clothing in the Indian subcontinent can be traced to the Indus Valley civilization or earlier. Indians have mainly worn clothing made up of locally grown cotton. India was one of the first places where cotton was cultivated and used even as early as 2500 BCE during the Harappan era.
This essay traces the history of clothing in India from 2500 BCE to the 6th century CE. The earliest evidence of clothing in the Indian subcontinent is found in the Indus Valley Civilization (2600-1900 BCE). Contrary to popular perception, sewing was widely popular in Ancient India.
India has a rich tradition of clothing and ethnic wear. Clothing in India varies on the basis of ethnicity, climate, geography, culture and tradition of people of each region.
The surprising history of India’s vibrant sari tradition. South Asian women have draped themselves in colorful silks and cottons for eons. The ways they’re made and worn are dazzling and...
This category describes Clothing in India, i.e. clothing traditionally worn in India. Not to be confused with Native American clothing.