INDIAN CLOTHING

INDIAN CLOTHING

AGENDATraditional clothingHistory of sareeSilk productionBasic requirementsSteps to wear saree

Largest democracy in the world Second most populous country with a population of 1.2 billion people(comprising twenty-nine states and seven union territories)One of the most ancient civilizationsSeventh largest country in the world, at 1.27 million square milesIn each and every part of the country, you will find different culture, tradition, food, style

INTRODUCTION

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TRADITIONAL CLOTHING

SareeAchkan/Sherwani.Salwar Kameez

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CONTD..

Lehenga Choli (skirt and blouse)

Exhibit in Craft Museum New Delhi

Dhoti

Panche or Lungi

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DRESSES OF DELHI

The traditional costumes of the capital of India are salwar kameez dupatta for females and kurta pyjama for males.They form a unique culture with diverse colours.

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DRESSES OF JAMMU & KASHMIR

Embroidery and intricate designs, which reflects the richness of the culture and landscape of the region.Most of the garments are made of wool, silk designed with intricate embroideries and cotton.The traditionally Poots & Pheran is the most popular form of dress among both men and women With Mughal type Turbans, headgear, Taranga Belt of Pashmina and colored scarf.

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DRESSES OF RAJASTHANThe garments are loose and flowing clothes and are generally cut out to cover up most of the body. This prevents sunburns resulting from direct exposure to the harsh rays. Winters too are extremely cold and woolen shawls, scarves and cloaks are draped by men and women to protect themselves from the merciless temperature falls.

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HISTORY OF SAREEIndus valley civilization : 2800-1800 BCCotton was first cultivated and woven in Indian subcontinent around 5th millennium BCDyes used during this period are still in use, particularly indigo, lac, red madder and turmericSilk was woven around 2450 BC and 2000 BCFive to nineyards(4.5 metres to 8 metres) in length and two to four feet (60cm to 1.20 m) in breadth

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SILK SAREES

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WEDDING SILK SAREES

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SILK PRODUCTIONSericultureHatching the EggsThe Feeding PeriodSpinning the CocoonReeling the Filament

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MAKING OF SILK SAREE

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TYPES OF SILK

Pochampally silk sareesMuga silk sareesChanderi silk sareesTussar silk sareesPatola silk sareesPaithani silk sareesSambalpuri silk sareesBanarasi silk saree

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BASIC REQUIREMENTSThe basic requirements to drape saree:Saree: A long 6yard drape one piece fabric to wrap around the body. Blouse: The essential need of saree, top wear which is almost like a crop top but in well fitting. Petticoat: Worn as bottom wear in a long inner skirt serving to carry the drape firmly.

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SAREE AND BLOUSEPETTICOAT

HOW TO WEAR A SAREE

STEP 1Unfold the saree to its full length. Adjust the height up to your navel, wrap the saree around the waistline comfortably and tuck the top edge of the saree into your petticoat.

STEP 2Take the top end of your saree in your right hand and circle it around your waist till you come to the front. Make sure you maintain the same height as you wrap it around the waistline. Now tuck the top edge of the saree inside the petticoat.

STEP 3You are now ready for pleating the saree in the front. Pleating is done using your right hand while your left hand holds tight the remaining length of the saree.

STEP 4Your middle finger and index finger will be slipping to and fro while your little finger and ring finger will steady your right thumb. Make 8 to 10 pleats to fit your requirement.

STEP 5When you have pleated uniformly, hold the pleats together and adjust the height

STEP 6Tuck the pleats neatly inside your petticoat and smoothen the pleats to your choice. The pleats should fall straight and even.

STEP 7Take the remaining length and pass it on to your left, gently round your waistline and bring it under your right arm.

STEP 8Pull over the drape to tighten around the hips and waist.

STEP 9Take the saree over your left arm covering roughly the portion between your bustline and knees. You can also pleat the pallu edge if you want.

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