India - a large country with a large population, therefore, traditional Indian clothing is varied depending on the region of the country. However, these differences are often only a few variations of traditional items of clothing that people wear for centuries in India and South Asia. These garments, among others, include saris, turbans and dhoti.

Sari

Sari - the most common women's clothing worn in India. Sari is a piece of fabric made of cotton, silk Silk - a legacy of the Yellow Emperor   or synthetic material lengths 4, 5 5, 5 meters. Saree draped around the body, so that one end is left free to hang or wrap around the head. End sarees called pallu worked. The edges of the fabric are often decorated with embroidery.

Shalwar

Shalwar kameez - a free pair of women's trousers, tight-fitting in the ankle. Shalwar kameez - a piece of clothing, the most common in eastern India. It is usually worn with a long tunic called a kameez, and a piece of cloth that is worn on the upper body like a shawl called dupatta.

Lengha

Lengha - a piece of clothing that is worn for the wedding, religious ceremonies and other official events. Lengha - a long skirt, they come in different styles. Lengha gaghara - this is a very full skirt with a wide belt suitable color. Lengha gharar - a split skirt similar to flared pants. Lengha Sharara gagharu similar to, but is A-shaped cut, and usually extends from the knee.

Kurt

Kurt - a long, loose shirt without a collar, usually white. Kurt usually knee-length or below. Kurt worn by both men and women, it is considered clothing suitable for both formal and casual for the situation. Kurt usually worn with a pair of loose trousers with ties sitting called pajamas.

Dhoti

Dhoti - a piece of clothing, which is drapeable piece of cloth that is wrapped around the waist and legs. This clothing is common in eastern India and is usually white or cream colored. Dhoti often wear with Kurt.

Turban

Indian turban - is a piece of tissue, much like a scarf Fashion Scarf - stylish accessory Which is wrapped around the head. Turbans come in different styles, some just turbans wrapped around their heads, while others are large, bright magnificent headgear Headgear: the variety of fashion accessories Which indicate the social class who wears them. Cloth turban typically has a length of 4 to 5 meters. Turban usually unleash when removed, and then knotted again.

Lunghi

Lunghi - it's just a short dress, which is worn by both men and women. Lunghi sew as a skirt, separating it from the dhoti. Lunghi always has horizontal stripes on the top and bottom of the dress.

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