Even the development of modern society and European fashion could not reduce the role of national clothing in India.

Traditional Indian women clothing

Known all over the world sari   - a rectangular piece of fabric, the length of which is 5-9 meters, as a rule, it is made of delicate silk or cotton. The sari can be plain or with floral patterns, it can be used in everyday life and on holidays, the robe can be embroidered with gold sequins and threads.

There are a number of ways to drape a sari, but there are similarities everywhere. First, women tie a sari around the waist, forming a layer of folds, after which the end of the roll is thrown over the shoulder to cover the chest. Usually sarees are worn with a blouse and petticoat.

Handmade sarees are very much appreciated in India, they are made on the occasion of the holiday, and the pattern for such outfits is individually compiled. After the work is done, the master destroys the sketches and drawings of the patterns, so the one who puts on the finished sari can be sure of its exclusivity.

The color scheme of the sari is also impressive; a woman dressed in such an outfit is distinguished by grace and grace. In such clothes, she will always look more slender and feminine. Sari is considered the country's national pride.

Another traditional woman outfit in India is salvar kamiz(also called salvar-kamiz, salvar-kamis) . Due to its particular popularity in the Punjab area, it is often called punjabi. The fashion for such clothes originated many centuries ago in Afghanistan, and thanks to the Kabul Pashtuns it moved to the territory of India, after which it became widespread throughout South Asia. Today, this outfit is in great demand among Indian women, and in Pakistan and Afghanistan it is worn by both sexes.

Salvar is pants, and kamiz is a tunic, along its sides there are cuts reaching the waist, which is very convenient when walking. Cutouts are often decorated with mirrors and ornaments, embroidery and beads. The shape of trousers and tunics can be different, there are a very large number of options. The costume is made in different styles, where tunics can be combined with tight pants, harem pants with lots of sweets, pants tacked from the thigh. According to this principle, the following types of salmon kamis are distinguished:

Churidar kamiz. Pants are wide and loose in the upper part, and all thanks to the many folds, they are narrowed to the bottom and have a length twice that of the leg. They gather in an ankle fold.

Patiala. In this case, harem pants with many folds act as trousers. Often this style is called "punjabi style."

Sharara. Very flared trousers. Kamiz is usually short and sleeveless. An exclusively youth version and is worn mainly for celebrations and holidays.

Anarkali. It looks like a long flared sundress, but it is certainly worn with narrowed trousers.

Parallel. It is also called the Salvar Kamiz in the Bollywood style. Pants in this case are wide and always straight, parallel harem pants. The upper part looks like a straight short tunic. This is the salvar kamiz, adapted to modern fashion. Such clothes are especially popular among young women in large cities.

In the Pakistani style.   Wide straight trousers without folds. Surely there are sleeves and a high collar. The canvas has, as a rule, drawings in the Muslim style.

In addition to such clothes, a woman puts on a wide long scarf, it is called dupatta or chuni. There are several ways to wear a dupatta, it all depends on the overall style. Such a scarf is an integral part of the ethnic ensemble of Salvar Kamiz.

Salvar-kamis is worn mainly by unmarried girls; after marriage, Indian women prefer to wear saris. But there are no strict requirements in this regard, it is only a matter of personal choice.

Another type of women's Indian clothing - (or lehanga). The lenga consists of a long skirt and a short blouse called choli. Lenga also, like Salvar Kamiz, involves the wearing of Duppat, a long cape. It is customary to wear this attire for the most solemn events.

No less interesting are the traditional men's outfits in India. One of the national men's outfits is dhoti   - skillfully draped, thigh clothing, which is a strip of rectangular fabric, its length is usually 5 meters, usually white or other plain color.

Traditional Indian clothing varies by region. In the northern part of the country, dhoti are worn with a long shirt - kurta, in the south, for example, in Goa, dhotis are put on together with a cape on the shoulders - sangavashtram. In some areas, men wear lungs, they are sewn together like a skirt and worn tied at the waist. Kurta is a long, wide knee-length shirt or a little shorter. It can be worn with tight pants or wide trousers or padjami   - wide, loose trousers.

Another element of the traditional men's outfit is sherwani, or a long frock coat, which fastens to the collar, its length, as a rule, below the knee. Most often, chervans are worn on the occasion of a celebration, they are worn with trousers or tight pants.

Men, especially those who profess Sikhism, everywhere in India wear a turban - a long piece of cloth 5 meters long, it is wrapped around its head many times. This traditional headpiece was originally designed to protect the head from heat and heat. To cope with severe climatic conditions, a piece of fabric was soaked in water at night, in the morning, tied to the head. Many layers of material retained moisture throughout the day and saved from the blazing sun. During the holidays, maharaja costumes are popular.

Despite the active urbanization of society, in India, as well as in antiquity, many traditions are strong. One of such traditions that has been preserved is the constant wearing of national clothes by the overwhelming majority of the country's population. Such clothes are quite closed. Coming to India, of course, it is not necessary to wear national Indian costumes, but still it is worth remembering the traditions and choosing the right clothes. Clothing should not be too open and defiant, it is desirable that the shoulders and knees are closed. If you want to buy national Indian clothes, for example, sarees, then this will not be difficult, Indian clothes are sold in many stores and markets. Well, learning how to put on a sari is not at all difficult, here's a video on how to do it right:

Many of us represent Indians only in frames from old Indian films, but India also has enough of its own mods. In major cities in India, such as Mumbai and New Delhi, young people have pretty good ideas about fashion and street style. So, a peculiar street style and cute mods of Indian cities are waiting for you later in the article!

Peace, Mumbai. " I do not like any brands. I love the healthy mix of street shopping and travel. "

Diviak, Mumbai

Karan, Mumbai. " For me, a trench coat is like a shield. It carries the identity and uniqueness of the owner "

Paloma, Mumbai.   "By the way, this scarf costs 30 rupees (47 cents)"

Carol, New Delhi. She has a cat named Piggy and a dog named Eddie. Her mother bought this dress at the flea market.

Jagvir, Mumbai. A perfect example of how to combine vibrant colors

Vir, Mumbai.

“It's a pretty dramatic look because of the unusual hairstyle and general style. I would wear this for some crazy party.”

Paloma, Mumbai. This jacket was made from sarong - a typical men's clothing in India

Rachel, New Delhi.   "I do not want to change anything in my style"

Pranav, New Delhi.   Shirt - from Indian designer Yavad Khan

Amit, Mumbai.   Free-cut clothing is perfect for the humid climate of Mumbai.

Brian, Mumbai.   Famous Filipino blogger Brian Boy. Arrived in India for Fashion Week.

Lidov, Minapur.   Dressed mainly in Zara and Adidas. I dyed my hair more than 50 times.

Tinu, Mumbai.   Model. An unusual necklace attracts all attention.

Tanya, Mumbai. Tanya sewed this costume in a local atelier for $ 20.

Mercy, New Delhi.   One of the four Tetseo Sisters is a folk music group from Nagaland.

Karisma, Mumbai. If she were not a fashion designer, she would like to become an anthropologist.

Pranav, New Delhi. In addition to being a designer and model, she wants to learn something else: fly.

Stephen, New Delhi. " I think the world is my graduation party and I need to look appropriate. "

Priya, New Delhi. Owner of Bombay Electric’s own store and cultural blog. Priya perfectly combines Indian and Western styles.

Kismet, Chandigarh. Kismet is wearing a kurta, a traditional Indian outfit, a long shirt that is usually worn with long flowing trousers.

Emsu, New Delhi. He loves bad boys and singer Adele. Believes in online shopping. Jacket purchased at H&M.

Louise, Mumbai. “One girl was selling packages on the street. I asked what else she was selling. She had two blouses, and this is one of them. She said that her grandmother sewed it a very long time, but they no longer sew clothes. "

Dahl, Mumbai. " My clothes are actually different versions of a traditional Indian kurta. For example, some shirts from Dries van Nothen were supposedly inspired by an outdated military uniform, but for me this style, pockets and pleats always say one thing - India "

Gitanyali, Pune.   The writer and curator of the music festival.

She, New Delhi. This girl used to have a blog about fashion, but closed it: "My family, friends and even strangers to me thought that I was a smug and stupid fashionista who depends on money. But this is not so."

Elton, Mumbai. An actor who allows some drama to appear in his wardrobe.

Prash, Mumbai. Adding a scarf and hat to the usual Mumbai street look, Prash created a new unique style.

Diman, Mumbai.   T-shirt - H&M, trousers - local tailor.

Tanya, Mumbai. " As a child, I hated Barbie, but they were all around. Therefore, I found unnecessary fabrics in the house and made costumes to all Barbie friends. And then she held a beauty contest among them. "

Indian culture is very fond of European people. They enjoy watching films, listening to music and wearing clothes with the characteristic features of this style. It is safe to say that the most favorite garment is Indian dresses. They also have a specific name - sari. Their history goes back several millennia. Of course, such a long period has made its changes, but the grace of the sari and its irresistibility are relevant to this day.

A bit of history

Indian dresses have a long history, it is quite complicated, which makes it very interesting. According to the annals, the sari has been around for more than 5000 years. This luxurious outfit thrills even modern women who are spoiled for with an abundance of diverse clothing patterns.

"Sari" literally translated from Sanskrit means "strip of fabric." Previously, it was fully consistent with the style. After all, Indian dresses were the usual gray or white. A few years later, the Indians began to use bright fabrics with different decorating elements. The outfit has become much longer and more intricate.

Even at present sewing is allowed only to men who belong to the honorable genus of weavers. Many believe that this is why the women's outfit is so perfect, elegant and colorful.

How to wear

In India, even children know the right way to tie dresses. If at first glance it seems that putting on a sari is simple enough, know that this is not so. After all, such dresses have neither pins nor buttons. To tie an Indian outfit is a real art that needs to be studied for a long time. Each individual region has its own individual style. The most popular is the nivi. Currently, in various boutiques, Indian dresses for girls made in this style are widely represented. They are quite popular. The sarees are tied in the following way: the fabric is wrapped around the waist, and the free end is thrown over the shoulder and fixed.

Previously, it was customary to wear Indian dresses on a naked body. However, after the intervention of the British colonialists, it was customary to wear a special underskirt and sweater, which hugged the body quite strongly. Subsequently, loose trousers (shalvar-kamiza) were added to the Indian side.

A variety of Indian outfits: color palette, styles, materials

Dresses Indian at home - a universal outfit. Women wear them both on holidays and on weekdays. In India, it is established that girls can wear sari only for celebrations, and after marriage - every day. In modern times, a traditional dress is no longer worn on a naked body, this allows you to widely use such an outfit without causing convictions. Jacket-choli and pants shalvar-kamiza are so convenient and comfortable that they began to put on constantly under the sari.

The brightness of the colors on the fabric has become the hallmark of the Indian dress. You can meet green, red, yellow, blue. Each of them is associated with a certain value, so the palette is chosen quite deliberately.

One cannot but pay attention to the finish of the sari. She also has a special meaning. It can be a variety of embroidery, border, fringe, beads, stones and beads. As a material, any natural organza, chiffon, silk are suitable.

Indian style in evening dresses

Indian evening dresses have a luxurious and feminine look. Any woman, putting them on, is transformed, becomes refined, mysterious and desirable. In such a robe it is easy to make a stunning impression that will not be forgotten soon. Indian sari delivers not only physical but also. The touch of natural fabrics gives the hostess pleasure, while others see a bright, brilliant and, most importantly, happy woman.

However, there are some nuances with which you can harmoniously complete the image. As a rule, this is a certain make-up, special jewelry and decoration draperies.

Oriental style for many decades occupies a leading position in many areas. He owes this popularity to bewitching and unearthly beauty and delightful design, which harmoniously combine in different elements.

India is famous for its culture and unwavering loyalty to traditions, one of the main attributes of which is national dress. The style of the outfits changes from region to region, and the pattern and color of the fabric can tell about caste membership, social status, location and character. Despite its diversity, Indian clothing adheres to a common style - all dresses are full of bright colors and intricate drapery. Even the influence of the West could not shake the identity of India, and foreign fashion designers themselves, inspired by Indian coloring, create luxurious costumes and dresses.

The first mention of Indian civilization in literary sources of that time also includes references to the traditional national costume “Dhoti”, which then did not yet have gender. A little later, a prototype of a sari appeared, as evidenced by the sculptures of the goddesses, dressed in draped fabric.

However, some historians claim that the wearing of all kinds of dresses and skirts was imposed by the British during the colonization of India. It was believed that before this women walked with bare breasts. The Indians themselves have a legend dating back to 5 millennium BC, associated with such a clothing option as a sari. Once upon a time, the ruler of ancient India lost his wife in bone, but the winner could not take it because of the infinitely long fabric wrapped around the woman's body. Skillfully draped strips of silk helped the queen to maintain her honor. Since then, the sari has been considered a symbol of morality and chastity.

Indian clothing for women not only emphasizes their femininity, hides figure flaws, but also has a practical character. From ancient times, Indians preferred to sew clothes from natural, light fabrics, comfortable for the tropical climate of India. The fabric was of great social importance. Representatives of the upper classes wore exclusively silk or linen robes, while servants and merchants could only afford cotton items. Today, people are not so fiercely upholding their traditions, but nevertheless, the Indian style has been preserved in clothes, especially on holidays the Indians try to dress as traditionally as possible. Now consider the most popular options for traditional clothing in India.

Female

• A sari is a whole piece of fabric 9 meters long and up to 1 meter wide. A piece of cloth is wrapped around the waist of the girl, and her edge is thrown over the shoulder. They try to richly decorate this part, since it is in the foreground. For everyday life, a solid color is chosen, but the edges are embroidered with gold threads, sequins or sparkles;
• Gagra-choli is a long skirt with a short top or sleeveless bodice, tight-fitting chest, but the skirt opposite should be free and completely hide the legs. They are sewn of thin fabric, as girls usually put on saris over them;
• Shalvar-kamiz, or punjabi - this is the name for suits made of trousers, loose on the hips and narrowed to the bottom, as well as tunics with cuts on the sides starting from the waist. The costume is complemented by a long silk scarf - dupatta, which is used as a veil. It is worth noting that this accessory has become very popular among Europeans.

Of course, in Indian women’s clothing there are many different outfits that are characteristic for different regions. So, churidar-kurta is a variation of the salvar-kamiz, the only difference of which is the length of the tunic. And the mundum-neryatthum and mekhela-chador are forms of the sari we know, only with a covered belly. There are more than a dozen varieties of fabric binding around the body, each of which has its own name.

Men's

• Dhoti is a variant of Indian clothing for men, which is a wide pants made of fabric with a length of 5 meters. The two ends of the fabric are tied around the hips of a man and tied in a knot in the center. Then, with one end, they wrap the left leg and fasten it on the belt behind the back, and the second end is laid in front of the belt. Despite the inconvenience in donning, it is very comfortable for men and boys to wear dhoti at home;
• Kurta is an addition to dhoti, it is a long shirt to the knees with a neckline. They are also decorated with multi-colored threads, embroidery and jewelry;
• Shervani is a kind of coat or frock coat below the knees with fasteners on the front of it along the entire length. It is usually worn with shalvars (trousers) or churidars (skinny pants). Shervani is considered festive national Indian clothing.

The color of men's suits is also of great importance. For example, only officials and upper classes can appear in black sherwan, and whites put on special solemn events.

Hats

Women did not wear hats, but preferred to weave flowers and ribbons in their hair or wore decorative hoops. But for men, a turban was considered an invariable attribute of men's Indian clothing. There are 5 main types:

• datar;
• pheta;
• gandhi;
• may-sur-peta;
• rajasthani-pagari.

It was considered very important for the Hindus to protect their hair from the evil eye, since they personified their courage.   By the appearance of the turban, it was possible to judge which caste or state this person belongs to. In our time, they are worn only on the occasion of a special event, so university graduates are given Mysore-petu instead of the familiar quadrangular bonnet.

Fabrics and color

The color of the fabric is of great importance in the national Indian clothing. In the hot season, women wear clothes of cold colors, on rainy days they prefer a warm color, and when night falls they put on bright colors. Each color has its own meaning.

• a red sari with gold painting is chosen for the bride, as it symbolizes happiness in family life;
• white color is considered mourning. he is worn by widows, not having the right to wear earrings and bracelets after the death of her husband. But this does not mean that the rest should not be worn with a white sari - the main thing is that it is not monophonic, there must be embroidery on it;
• green color symbolizes tranquility and is suitable for everyday life;
• a woman wears a yellow color after childbirth for several days, so it is considered sacred, means purification and brings good;
• pink is the color of youth and modesty;
• the orange color in the case of men symbolizes asceticism, and with women - the storage of heat and hearth;
• blue is a symbol of poverty, it is worn by representatives of the lower castes;
• black color means death; it is not worn on children during celebrations and significant events.

Jewelry

Every detail in the guise of an Indian resident can characterize it, and Indian jewelry was no exception. Some bracelets convey the mood or protect the girl, others are intended for the gods, they are worn when visiting temples. Each wedding girl receives a set of 16 jewelry that symbolizes the moon cycles - they are worn on the ankles, stomach, head, arms, neck, forearms and even in the nose. Wealthy families could afford precious stones and pearls, and representatives of the lower classes were content with wooden and stone decorations. In addition to body accessories, there are a number of decorations for a full-fledged image of an Indian woman:

• "Ajna" - the so-called eye shadow, mascara and eyeliner, which are now sold in jewelry stores;
• “Mehendi” is henna body painting, a famous folk rite in India for girls before marriage;
• “Bindi” - the notorious red dot on the forehead, which, according to the beliefs of the Hindus, opens the third eye - the path to the subconscious;
• "Sindur" - a red line in the middle, means that henceforth the girl belongs to the family of her husband.

India is one of the few countries that still adheres to traditions not only in lifestyle, but also in clothing. And how can one refuse such fabulous dresses of a comfortable cut and bright jewelry. Of course, the modern Indian woman is increasingly adopting outfits from cultures of other nationalities, but national characteristics continue to be traced in their clothes.

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Women's shirts

Sundresses, skirts - these are all attributes of a women's wardrobe. But the weaker sex has long been not limited to this list. And have long included pants and shirts in their wardrobe. It was shirts that became the main element of the women's wardrobe.

The fashion world has long decided that a shirt in a women's wardrobe is not only useful, but also comfortable. Women's shirt combines 3 fashion styles at once: classic, sporty and casual. There is no such diversity in men's wardrobe.

Thanks to the designers, men's and women's shirts are similar only in name, and has a huge and varied style:

1. - office or official;
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3. - women's shirt - summer clothes;
4. - in a casual style, namely a plaid shirt.

There is no doubt that a simple plaid shirt is the most comfortable and popular. It is worn during hiking, country work and for a walk. But with a skillful approach, she can become the most beautiful. After all, she emphasizes the chest and shoulders.

The color variety of these shirts has no borders: black and white, red-blue, white-green, and the list goes on and on.

What can plaid shirts be worn with?

Of course, with all the jeans: shorts, skirts and jeans. You should not combine their clothes with bright patterns. Since the color load in this case will be large. To them you can pick up pants. The ideal color option is black or white.

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A short half-shirt in a monophonic cage is worn over the top or shirt. Such a neighborhood brightens up the image.

What could be better than a classic shirt that emphasizes the perfect figure. These shirts are actually worn with woolen and leather shorts. Adding bright accessories to this image, you can go to the party. And if you slightly roll up your sleeves, you get a trendy casual style.

A fitted shirt can be combined with a pencil skirt, a flared skirt or an ordinary narrow one, or they will perfectly complement tight trousers.

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