Traditional Dresses Of Haryana

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Traditional Dresses Of Haryana Biography

Haryana is one of the States of India popular for its colorful and vibrant traditional clothes.  We can reflect the simplicity as well as enthusiasm of the people of this state through their dressing style. With the womenfolk of this state dressed in colorful clothes, we can safely say that they are affectionate towards color. ‘Daaman’, ‘Kurti’ and ‘Chunder’ complete the traditional dress worn by the womenfolk of this State.
‘Daaman’ is the long ankle length colorful skirt and the ‘Kurti’ is a waist length blouse or shirt usually in light colors. The ‘Chunder’ is the long colored cloth which is worn by the women as a ‘chudni’. The main attraction of the chunder is that its borders are beautifully stitched with shiny laces and is used by the women to cover their head to show respect to others. The end part of the ‘chunder’ are drawn in the front, similar to the ‘pallu’ of saree. With these colorful clothes, the ornaments worn by them adds more charm to their overall appearance.
The ornaments worn by the women of this State are usually made of gold and silver. The main items include a necklace (haar), heavy bangles (hansli) made of silver, long hanging string of gold mohars or silver rupees (jhalra ) and earrings (Karanphul and bujni). The women also wear a large nose-ring called nath. Other ornaments which are worn by them are anklet (Kari), and Chhailkara neori and pati which are all worn on the legs. Along with these traditional ornaments, some new types are also worn by them. They are tops (balian) for the ears, ‘churis’ for the wrists and ‘pandels’ for the neck.
The men of this State generally wear ‘Dhoti’, the wrap around cloth, tucked in between the legs with a white-coloured kurta worn atop it.  The traditional headgear for men is ‘Pagri’, which is now worn mainly by the old villagers. In the State of Haryana, all-white attire is a status symbol for men.
The traditional dressing style of the people of Haryana is simple yet very beautiful and colorful. Women wear a ‘Damaan’, an ankle length skirt, ‘Kurti‘ a waist length shirt and ‘Chunder’ which is a long piece of cloth that the women use to cover their head.  The men wear a 'Dhoti', which is a wrapped piece of cloth around the legs and a ‘Kurta,’ a long shirt on top. They also wear a 'Pagri', a type of turban as headgear. Traditionally, the men’s cloths will be white.
 Like Punjab, the costumes of Haryana are also very vibrant and colorful. The simplicity of the people of Haryana and their spirited enthusiasm for life is visible in their way of dressing up. The women of this state have a special affection towads colors. The basic traditional dress of Haryani women is the Damaan, Kurti and Chunder. The Daaman is the ankle length, flairy long skirt, available in bright colors. Kurti is a waist length shirt or blouse, usually in light colours. Chunder is the actually the long, coloured piece of cloth like the chudni. The highlight of the chunder is usually the shiny laces all anong the border and is used to cover the head and is drawn in the front like the ‘pallav’ of the saree.

Dressing styles and patterns of the costume of the Haryana people reflects the nature and culture of people of Haryana. Through their dressing colors and traditional attire, you can observe Haryana people's enthusiasm and simplicity to wards their life. They wear very simple and sober type of cloths. It contains turban, dhoti, shirt and their traditional style pair of shoes. Haryana men always take a chaddar or blanket over the shoulder as a wrapper. The Haryani people who wear the turban are different specific castes of people such as Rajput, Jat, Brahman or Bania and Ahir. As per difference between the communities, you will also get to see difference in the attires of the women of Haryana state. The women who belongs to the Jat community, those women wears full dress which called as thel, it contain shirt, ghaggri and orhani which is printed , the ghaggri which they wear should fall below the foreleg. The women who are of Ahir community, you can easily recognize through their recognizable petticoat or lehenga, orhani and angia it is like tight fitting blouse. The orhani which Ahir women wear is broader in size as compare to the Jat women's orhani. Because Ahir women also do work out side the house, so that time their broader orhni is helpful to cover the abdomen. This Ahir orhni is generally in yellow and red color and decorated by using the fringes and bosses, with a inside covering fall. There is similarity between the dress of Ahir women and Rajput women. Rajput women's orhni might be used of plain white and it also has fringe in silver color, but there is one major difference that it does not have fall. For the Aggarwal and Brahman women saris and dhotis are very much favorite dressing attires. The women of Haryana state, needs 3 various costumes for different situation. 1st is for field, 2nd is for grindstone and the 3rd costume is while drawing the water out of the well. Village women do various types of tasks in a day, that’s why they need different costumes. As per the Haryani peoples thinking pattern, they decide the status of the family from the cloths wore by the family members.
On the occasion of marriage, as per the Hindu tradition, people of Haryana state also wear very much colorful attires. In Haryana, the marriage party usually colors the duppatas and the bridegroom side colors the turban. In the Haryana's female dress you will get to observe the skirt or kamiz, ghagra or salwar, overcloth or duppata and pajamas all these different parts of single attire in various colors. Within the educated families, women would like to wear saris made of various colors. In Haryana, dresses of women contain more styles of variety than the dresses of male. These different attires also represent the different community and caste of Haryani women. The women of Chamar community can be identified by their red attire and woman of Gujjar community through their blue color cloths. The cloths of Gujjar woman decorated by the round shaped glass. Girls who are unmarried wear the gaudy cloths, because of that they can avoid the unsafe attention of the people. People of Haryana state are very much attracted towards the jewellery and ornaments. Their very general jewellery is like ear rings of small size silver or gold, gold chains, necklaces in Jat community known as Kathla and Bania people called it as mala and many more jewellery items they worn on the important occasions like festival, celebration and marriages, but the thing is that rich people only wear this ornaments because it is very much costly.

Traditional Dresses Of Haryana

Traditional Dresses Of Haryana

Traditional Dresses Of Haryana

Traditional Dresses Of Haryana

Traditional Dresses Of Haryana

Traditional Dresses Of Haryana

Traditional Dresses Of Haryana

Traditional Dresses Of Haryana

Traditional Dresses Of Haryana

Traditional Dresses Of Haryana

Traditional Dresses Of Haryana

Mexico Traditional Dress

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Mexico Traditional Dress Biography

Traditional Mexican Clothing
Today, the vast majority of Mexicans dress in a modern, "global" style. But you can still find examples of more traditional Mexican clothing in the many indigenous villages and communities across the country. The best examples of pre-Hispanic clothing are found on women, since men typically wore very little clothing before the Spanish conquest.
Indigenous women dress in several layers. The first is the huipil, a long, sleeveless cloak that resembles a loose dress. Over the cloak, an indigenous woman might wear a quechquemitl, an intricately woven and decorated poncho that was worn exclusively by noblewomen and priests during the Aztec empire [source: Textile Museum]. In many indigenous communities, women wear an ankle-length wrapped skirt held in place by a sash. The final piece of traditional clothing is the rebozo, a length of cloth that wraps around the shoulders and doubles as a coat or baby carrier.
Indigenous men adopted European-style pants and shirts shortly after the Spanish conquest and haven’t strayed much from that uniform ever since. The most unique aspects of male clothing are the serape and the sombrero. The sarape is a multipurpose wool cape that became famous during Mexico’s many wars and armed conflicts during the 19th and early 20th centuries [source: México Desconocido]. The serape functions as a saddle blanket, a sleeping bag and an overcoat in cold or rainy weather. Today, the serape comes in wonderfully ornate designs representing the indigenous roots of the wearer.
The sombrero is an essential article for life in the hot Mexican countryside. The traditional indigenous sombrero is woven from reeds and doesn't have the broad rim of the more ceremonial sombrero charro used by Mariachi. Both indigenous men and women wear leather sandals, and their simple cotton or wool clothing is often embroidered with intricate, colorful patterns that reflect the particular style of the home community. Even the thickness and color of the lines on a rebozo can indicate a person's home village.
When talking about Mexican dresses, we need to say that there are years of tradition and cultural influence in the making. They are characterized for being special and unique garments, with designs according to the region they come from. Mexican embroidered dresses are an excellent portrait of Mexican culture.
Modern Mexican Traditional Dress
Mexican dresses simple design makes it especially popular during the summer and in warm climates. They are loose flowing, made of natural fibers, usually cotton, and embroidered with vibrant thread and beads with designs of flowers, animals, abstract figures or Mexican symbols. Women are lucky to have an awesome variety of Mexican dress styles.
Traditional Mexican Dresses are a true piece of art, handcrafted with traditional methods, which is why they are appreciated by people all around the world who prefer the comfort and beauty of an authentic garment.
Mexican Embroidered dresses have always been used as every day wear, not necessarily as an outfit for celebrations. However, today a sophisticated version of the dress is popular during the Cinco de Mayo holiday primarily in the Mexican state of Puebla and now more and more in the United States. You can also appreciate these popular dresses when watching typical Mexican dances.

Mexico Traditional Dress

Mexico Traditional Dress

Mexico Traditional Dress

Mexico Traditional Dress

Mexico Traditional Dress

Mexico Traditional Dress

Mexico Traditional Dress

Mexico Traditional Dress

Mexico Traditional Dress

Mexico Traditional Dress

Mexico Traditional Dress

Traditional Thai Dresses

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Traditional Thai Dresses Biography

Thai traditional costumes vary by city and the ruler of each historical period.Thai clothes can be classified according to six distinct periods of history; beginning with the 11th Buddhist century. Previously, traditional Thai clothes were worn daily; however, they are now only worn on auspicious functions such as Thai traditional marriage ceremonies.
Tavaravadee
Tavaravadee began in Buddhist century 11-16. During this period the north city Tavaravadee ruled the country. The style was influenced by the Indian style that used colored stones as accessories. Men's clothes during that time the pants were similar to Indian loincloths with a silk top or no top. Accessories were golden necklaces and metal belts. On women's clothes the tops were usually one cloth brace on the shoulder or tightly wrapped around the breasts with a long skirt from waist to ankle. Accessories were similar to those of the men.
Lopburee
Lopburee started at the end of Buddhist century 16-19. This period was ruled by the Lopburee. Fashion was influenced by the Khmer.Men's clothes were short sarongs worn tight around the waist about knee length with a metal belt. Women's clothes were sometimes without top or a cloth wrapping the breasts, with a short sarong. Both ends of the sarong came together in the front to look like a stripe.
Sukhothai
Sukhothai became the fashion in Buddhist century 19-20. The city of Sukhothai united the cities which were ruled by different kings.Men's clothing was a simple full sleeved top with a long V shape neck and a cloth brace on their shoulders. The loincloth was made of silk with a big metal or golden belt. Women's clothing was a long silk sarong with flowers painted on it. The top normally is a full sleeved silk cloth. Married women wore one cloth wrapped around the breasts made of silk or other fabric.
Ayudhaya
Ayudhaya was the style during the end of Buddhist century 19-21. Ayudhaya was the capital for 417 years, the longest period since Thailand was under one king. Men's clothes were loincloths mostly without top or a turtleneck with full sleeves. Women wore t-shirts with short sleeves made from silk, breast cloth, with long skirts made from any fabric.
Many styles followed the period of Ayudhaya but theu changed frequently, under the influence of many countries and are not considered traditional.

Thailand Traditional Dress
Thailand Traditional Dress Traditional Thai dress varies across both social classes and regionally, and the most wide-spread item is the tube-skirt. The classical costumes, however, are derived from the court during different periods of Thai history. As this history has involved considerable influence from neighboring peoples such as the Khmer, Lao, Burmese, Malays and even Indonesians, it is not surprising that the costumes themselves are related.
In the past Thais tended to wear more traditional clothing, which was made from silk and other cloths. Over the generations traditional clothing was worn less and less. It was common for people to wear silk shirts and cotton pants to work. They also wore a blue cotton outfit, which is what people wore to work on Fridays in certain companies. Some elder men and women wore sarongs like the people from many years past; they also can be seen worn today. The most common outfit in Northern Thailand is a blue cotton outfit, perfect for every occasion. Although traditional clothing is not seen often on the streets, it is worn on special holidays. Some of these holidays include Songkran, Father’s Day, Mother’s Day, and Loy Krathong, many of these holidays are religious and traditional

Traditional Thai Dresses

Traditional Thai Dresses

Traditional Thai Dresses

Traditional Thai Dresses

Traditional Thai Dresses

Traditional Thai Dresses

Traditional Thai Dresses

Traditional Thai Dresses

Traditional Thai Dresses

Traditional Thai Dresses

Traditional Thai Dresses

Welsh Traditional Dress

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Welsh Traditional Dress Biography

The popular image of Welsh 'national' dress, of a woman in a red cloak and tall black hat, is one which largely developed during the nineteenth century. It was part of a conscious revival of Welsh culture during a period when traditional values were under threat.
The costume regarded as national dress is based on clothing worn by Welsh countrywomen during the early nineteenth century, whch was a striped flannel petticoat, worn under a flannel open-fronted bedgown, with an apron, shawl and kerchief or cap. Style of bedgown varied, with loose coat-like gowns, gowns with a fitted bodice and long skirts and also the short gown, which was very similar to a riding habit style.
The hats generally worn were the same as hats worn by men at the period. The tall 'chimney' hat did not appear until the late 1840s and seems to be based on an amalgamation of men's top hats and a form of high hat worn during the 1790-1820 period in country areas.
Lady Llanover, the wife of an ironmaster in Gwent, was very influential in encouraging the wearing of a 'national' dress, both in her own home and at eisteddfodau. She considered it important to encourage the use of the Welsh language and the wearing of an identifiable Welsh costume. She succeeded in her aim mainly because people felt that their national identity was under threat and the wearing of a national costume was one way to promote that identity.
A further influence was the work of artists producing prints for the rising tourist trade, which had the effect of popularising the idea of a typical Welsh costume, and later the work of photographers who produced thousands of postcards. This contributed to the stereotyping of one style of costume, as opposed to the various styles which were worn earlier in the century.
Is there such a thing as a Welsh kilt?
Although Lady Llanover created 'a weird and wonderful' costume made for her court harpist (see photograph), she was not particularly concerned with a national costume for men. As a result, Welsh men do not have a national dress, although attempts have been made in recent decades to 'revive' a Welsh kilt which never in fact existed!
Even in Scotland, there is evidence to show that the kilt as we know it today is a comparatively modern development from the belted plaid, which was a more substantial garment worn across the shoulder.
Shawls
Shawls were the most fashionable of accessories between 1840 and 1870. The most popular were the Paisley shawls whose pattern originally came from Kashmir in India.
At first plain shawls with a woven patterned border attached were the most common. Later many fine examples with allover and border patterns were woven in Norfolk, Scotland and Paris. Shawls of the middle of the century were very large and complemented the full skirts of the period. Shawls were made in other fabrics and patterns, including Cantonese silk and fine machine lace, though it was the paisley pattern which became very popular in Wales along with home-produced woollen shawls with checked patterns.
In later years, although fashionable women no longer wore shawls, smaller shawls were still made and worn by countrywomen and working women in the towns. By the 1870s, cheaper shawls were produced by printing the designs on fine wools or cotton. Even during the early years of the twentieth century woollen, knitted and paisley shawls were widely worn in rural Wales. The paisley shawl even became accepted as part of 'Welsh' costume, though there is nothing traditionally Welsh about it at all.
One tradition of shawl wearing which is truly Welsh is the practice of carrying babies in a shawl. Illustrations showing this have survived from the late eighteenth century when Welsh women wore a simple length of cloth wrapped around their body. When shawls became popular, they were adapted to the same use, and some women even today still keep up the tradition.

Welsh Traditional Dress

Welsh Traditional Dress

Welsh Traditional Dress

Welsh Traditional Dress

Welsh Traditional Dress

Welsh Traditional Dress

Welsh Traditional Dress

Welsh Traditional Dress

Welsh Traditional Dress

Welsh Traditional Dress

Welsh Traditional Dress

Traditional Dress Of France

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Traditional Dress Of France Biography

Traditional French Clothing
While a lot of foreigners imagine striped shirts, a knotted scarf and berets as a "traditional" French outfit, the reality is as varied as any other Western culture. Although regional clothing (like the headdress and embroidered dress of the Alsace region) is no more, fashion remains a tradition.
High fashion began in 1715, when ladies from the court gathered a group of tailors and designers, and plotted out new, custom-made fashions on the spot. Voilá: couture (garments made for a specific person) was created [source: DeJean].
Charles Worth, an American émigré, created haute couture (fashion houses) in the late 1800s by staging fashion shows and sewing labels into his pieces. By the 20th century, the bustle and corset disappeared, and French women took to loose-fitting undergarments and the sleek look of art deco infiltrated French fashion.
This paved the way for Coco Chanel's more austere and functional look, fitting for the period after World War I. Knockoffs became standard, and mass production began to take hold.
French fashion took a signature turn into an emergent art genre called "surrealism" (a movement marked by absurdity and juxtaposition) between the wars. Designers made hats that looked like shoes and evening dresses printed with not entirely elegant giant lobsters.
These bizarre (and not terribly utilitarian) looks continue in haute couture today. Lady Gaga, for one, should be grateful to the French for their foresight whenever she pulls her meat dress out of the hamper.
The beret illustrates how French fashion follows culture quite closely. Originally used by the sheep herding Basques of France and Spain, it was co-opted by intellectuals who embraced the common-man aesthetic of the hat. Soon, we all had to have one.
"Urbanization ruined everything," says Bernard Fargues, who makes berets in France, in an interview with The Telegraph. "At first when rural people moved into the cities, they carried on wearing the beret. And the intellectuals began to wear it as a symbol of solidarity ... But then people stopped wearing berets in the towns because it came to be seen as a sign of a provincial, a peasant. Beret wearing declined in proportion to the rural exodus" [source: Broughton].
France Traditional Clothes
Fashion has been an important industry and cultural export of France since the 17th century, and modern "haute couture" originated in Paris in the 1860s. Today, Paris, along with London, Milan, and New York City, is considered one of the world's fashion capitals, and the city is home or headquarters to many of the premier fashion houses. The expression Haute couture is, in France, legally protected name, guaranteeing certain quality standards.
The association of France with fashion and style (French: la mode) dates largely to the reign of Louis XIV when the luxury goods industries in France came increasingly under royal control and the French royal court became, arguably, the arbiter of taste and style in Europe. But France renewed its dominance of the high fashion (French: couture or haute couture) industry in the years 1860–1960 through the establishing of the great couturier houses such as Chanel, Dior, and Givenchy.
In the 1960s, the elitist "Haute couture" came under criticism from France's youth culture. In 1966, the designer Yves Saint Laurent broke with established Haute Couture norms by launching a prêt-à-porter ("ready to wear") line and expanding French fashion into mass manufacturing. With a greater focus on marketing and manufacturing, new trends were established by Sonia Rykiel, Thierry Mugler, Claude Montana, Jean-Paul Gaultier and Christian Lacroix in the 1970s and 1980s. The 1990s saw a conglomeration of many French couture houses under luxury giants and multinationals such as LVMH.

Traditional Dress Of France

Traditional Dress Of France

Traditional Dress Of France

Traditional Dress Of France

Traditional Dress Of France

Traditional Dress Of France

Traditional Dress Of France

Traditional Dress Of France

Traditional Dress Of France

Traditional Dress Of France

Traditional Dress Of France