Diversity of the Indian

Traditional attire

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Kashmiri attire for Men

– Pheran is the most commonly worn

garment among men. Hindu men usually wear churidars while the Muslim men

are dressed in Salwars beneath the

formidable Pherans. Pheran is a loosely fitted woollen garment which makes

use of the Kangri. Kangri is an earthen vessel which is filled with flaming coal

and is placed within a container made

of natural fibre. The Kangri is usually placed in the front, skilfully shrouded by

the Pheran.

Rajasthan

• Costumes of Rajasthan are

exceptionally lively, reflecting the

spirit of the people and the

culture of the region.

Kerala

• The men of the region are more conservative than the women. In keeping with the old tradition of Kerala they wear white, which was once universal for both sexes. Their main garment is the long cloth called Mundu, which is tucked at the waist and reaches to the ankle, giving its wearer a peculiar mincing walk, unless, to stride more freely, he kilts it to the knees

Assam

• Costumes of Assam

consist of the Muga

or the golden silk

fiber which has a

huge demand in the

global market.

Andhra Pradesh

• Costumes of Andhra Pradesh are Saree and Blouse for women, and Dhoti and Kurta for men. The women of all communities together with Muslims wear Sarees and blouses. The skill of draping the saree is in itself an expression of a woman`s creativity. Some Muslim women also put on Salwar Kameez Dupatta. Among the Hindus and Christians men usually wear a Dhoti and Kurta. The Muslims in general wear pyjamas instead of dhotis and kurta and the Fez cap

Himachal Pradesh

• The Rajputs of Himachal

Pradesh who are the

descendants of the royal

family, wear body-hugging

sherwani churidar pyjamas,

a long coat, a starch-

stiffened turban with a

unique mould, and shoes

with pointed edges

Maharashtra

• The men of Maharashtra uphold Dhoti as their cultural heritage. It may be worn along with a shirt or kurta, and Dhoti is often substituted with trousers. They also wear `bandi` over the shirt and turban called ̀ pheta` and ̀ pagadi`. The festive occasions of the Maharashtrians allow themselves to indulge in the festive mood and during this time most of the men wear Churidar, Pyjama, Ackan or Survar.

Chandigarh

• The traditional bridegroom`s costume of Chandigarh is the resplendent and sophisticated Sherwani, an attire suiting the inherent attribute of manliness. Sherwanis, invested with Western-eastern fusion, has the best outlook, and is in keeping with the contemporary air and traditional choices.

Dadra and Nagar Haveli

• Dadra and Nagar Haveli, situated

on the west of the western Ghats,

is replete with the ethnic culture

of tribes. The main tribes include

Dodhia, Kokna and Varli. Above

62%of the population in Dadra and

Nagar Haveli is tribal.

Tamil Nadu

• Tamil Nadu are although not just restricted to the fairer gender only; men also occupy a considerable position. Men are generally encountered dressed in lungi, together with a shirt and Angavastra. The traditional and tremendously popular lungi originated in the South and it is purely a short length of material worn around the thighs, resembling a sarong. A dhoti is a rather longer lungi, but with an additional length of material hauled up within the legs

West bengal

• Dhotis are lengthy pieces of fabric spun in cotton or silk worn by the Hindus. Dhoti along with Punjabi, form the traditional dress for all Bengali men. Previously, Dhotis were prevalent only in white however presently; colored Dhotis are also in vogue. The Dhoti is tied at the waist and wrapped around like a loin cloth passing in between the legs. It is suitably matched by a Punjabi, worn atop, also made of silk or cotton.

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