Traditional Dresses of India

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Traditional Dresses of India Biography

Clothing in India varies from region to region depending on the ethnicity, geography, climate and cultural traditions of the people of that region. Historically, men and women's clothing has evolved from simple Langotas and loincloths to cover the body to elaborate costumes not only used in daily wear but also on festive occasions as well as rituals and dance performances. In urban areas, western clothing is common and uniformly worn by people of all strata. India also has a great diversity in terms of weaves, fibers, colors and material of clothing. Color codes are followed in clothing based on the religion and ritual concerned. For instance, Hindus wear white clothes to indicate mourning while Parsis and Christians wear white to weddings

Traditional Indian clothing for women are the saris or the salwar kameez and also Ghaghra Cholis (Lehengas). For men, traditional clothes are the Dhoti, Lungi or Kurta. Mumbai, formerly known as Bombay, is one of India's fashion capitals. In some village parts of India, traditional clothing mostly will be worn. In southern India the men wear long, white sheets of cloth called dhoti in north Indian languages like Hindi and Bengali and veshti in Tamil. Over the dhoti, men wear shirts, t-shirts, or anything else. Women wear a sari, a long sheet of colourful cloth with patterns. This is draped over a simple or fancy blouse. This is worn by young ladies and woman. Little girls wear a pavada. A pavada is a long skirt worn under a blouse. Both are often daily patterned. Bindi is part of the women's make-up. Indo-western clothing is the fusion of Western and Subcontinental fashion. Churidar, Dupatta, Gamchha, Kurta, Mundum Neriyathum, Sherwani are among other clothes

Traditional Indian attire took on political significance during India's struggle for independence from British rule during the first half of the 20th century. Mohandas Gandhi famously wore the traditional Indian dhoti and shawl. The dhoti is rectangular strip of cloth about 7 yards long. Men wear the dhoti wrapped and knotted around their legs and waists.

Gandhi hand spun the yarn for the fabrics he wore. In India, Gandhi's choice of attire became politically meaningful because it spoke to the movement to reject British goods and support Indian products and traditions.
Sari
The sari, sometimes spelled "saree," is a long strip of unstitched cloth that women drape over the body in several different way

A Ghagra Choli or a Lehenga Choli is the traditional clothing of women in Rajasthan and Gujarat.[citation needed] Punjabis also wear them and they are used in some of their folk dances. It is a combination of lehenga, a tight choli and a odhani. A lehenga is a form of long skirt which is pleated. It is usually embroidered or has a thick border at the bottom. A choli is a blouse shell garment, which is cut to fit to the body and has short sleeves and a low neck.
Different styles of ghagra cholis are worn by the women, ranging from a simple cotton lehenga choli as a daily wear, a traditional ghagra with mirrors embellished usually worn during navratri for the garba dance or a fully embroidered lehenga worn during marriage ceremonies by the bride
The salwar kameez is the traditional wear of women in Punjab, Haryana, Himachal Pradesh and Kashmir[29] and has become the most popular dress for females. It consists of loose trousers (the salwar) narrow at the ankles, topped by a tunic top (the kameez).[29] It is named as "Punjabi suit" or simply "shalwar" in the north and "churidaar" in Southern India.[30] Women generally wear a dupatta or odani (Veil) with salwar kameez to cover their head and shoulders.[29] It is always worn with a scarf called a dupatta, which is used to cover the head and drawn over the bosom. The material for the dupatta usually depends upon that of the suit, and is generally of cotton, georgette, silk, chiffon among others.[citation needed] This dress is worn by almost every teenage girl in lieu of western clothes. The salwar kameez is most common in the northwestern part of India. Many actresses wear the salwar kameez in Bollywood movies

Traditional Dresses of India

Traditional Dresses of India

Traditional Dresses of India

Traditional Dresses of India

Traditional Dresses of India

Traditional Dresses of India

Traditional Dresses of India

Traditional Dresses of India

Traditional Dresses of India

Traditional Dresses of India

Traditional Dresses of India

Tswana Traditional Wedding Dresses

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Tswana Traditional Wedding Dresses Biography

According to what I have observed from the weddings in Botswana, one thing is certain, a wedding cannot take place without first partaking in what is known as the patlo. The patlo is the ceremony where the bridal price ‘lobola’ is handed over or paid out to the bride’s family. Prior to the patlo, negotiations are carried out back and forth usually by the spouses aunts and uncles to determine the bridal price and how it shall be paid out at the patlo. The patlo is known as the traditional wedding, thus after the ceremony, the couple are known and can be referred to as married.

The bridal is paid out in the form of cattle or cash equivalent to the price of purchasing the requested number of cattle.

if the couple wishes, then and only then can they proceed to have what they call a ‘white or church wedding’ where the bride wears a white dress, and walks down the isle as is the custom of most weddings around the world. Food and drink are prepared for the reception.

People may marry according to customary property provisions or civil community property arrangements

The patlo is known as the traditional wedding, thus after the ceremony, the couple are known and 

can be referred to as married.The bridal is paid out in the form of cattle or cash equivalent to the price of purchasing the 

requested number of cattle.If the couple wishes, then and only then can they proceed to have what they call a ‘white or 

church wedding’ where the bride wears a white dress, and walks down the isle as is the custom of most weddings around

Botswana fashion and beauty best reflects the dual existence of tradition and modernization in Botswana.

Weddings in Botswana best depict this element in clothing fashion. It is common for the couple and troupe to change attire twice using different design patterns during the ceremony.

On first appearance, the couple and their troupe appear in European-style attire, but go on to change into attire that although may be modernized is largely traditional in design.

The Tswana traditional fashion has always borrowed from a mixture of both western and African countries' fashion cultures with fabrics and patterns. For instance, the German print fabric, felt fabric and African print fabrics stand out as popular features of Tswana fashion.

More other patterns that are borrowed from African fashion include, puffed sleeves, pleated volume bottoms in the female dresses and skirts, embroidery patterns on the outfits, hats, jackets, coats, trousers, shirts, and woven jerseys on male outfits

Traditional Botswana fashion

Fabrics
German print, known as Leteise in Tswana culture; African print fabrics; Felt fabric.
Patterns or clothing style
Female: Puffed sleeves (African countries influence, e.g. Ghana) with embroidery around the square bust; Dress silhouette was always pleated A-line shape (bottom); Skirt silhouette was always circular wrap-around shape; Below knee length dresses, traditionally in the older generation to cover the knees; Traditional Tukwi, a head wrap cloth to cover the head.

Male: Felt formal jacket and trench coats, known as Mohlangoma; Always a hat; Shirt; Sandals; Woven jersey
Familiar Botswana fashion patterns
The fashion market is generally divided into five categories, namely; commercial, classic, conservative, couture and contemporary fashion.
However, in Botswana there are only four categories which make up the whole fashion market of Botswana.
Commercial clothing
The clothes are mass produced and affordable with less emphasis placed on detail. This is the most popular fashion in Botswana which accounts for more than 50% of the fashion market in Botswana.
The clothes are sold in clothing retail shops.
- Casual ready to wear, day to day wear, e.g. demin jeans, tops, t-shirts - Casual sportswear, e.g. sneakers, tracksuits, sweaters - Street wear e.g. mixture of both casual sport wear and casual wear (familiar amongst students)

Tswana Traditional Wedding Dresses 

Tswana Traditional Wedding Dresses 

Tswana Traditional Wedding Dresses

Tswana Traditional Wedding Dresses 

Tswana Traditional Wedding Dresses 

Tswana Traditional Wedding Dresses 

Tswana Traditional Wedding Dresses 

Tswana Traditional Wedding Dresses 

Tswana Traditional Wedding Dresses

 Tswana Traditional Wedding Dresses

Tswana Traditional Wedding Dresses 

Indian Traditional Dress

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Indian Traditional Dress Biography
Indian Clothing For Women and Men

Now a days old fashion and traditional clothing fashion is again into existence. If you see the new trends in fashion industry, You then come to know that the modern has the designing of the by gone periods of royalty, When king and Queen used to spend more money on there clothing then they always try to have a traditional clothing on them. And what ever they choose is just a nice example of expensive and royal,luxury.The new designer of fashion today wanted to have an ethnice designs that take us to our traditional roots and remind us a precious past periods. Well today we will mention some of the traditional indian clothing.(May be for Men or Women Both)

Indian Traditionasl Wear clothing for women and men.

1>       Dhoti

Kurta and dhoti is one of the most ancient traditional dress in india. And most of the common men prefer to use this traditional dress. And indian polotician also wore this White dhoti and kurta.Dhoti is an indian clothing for men and not for women. and this dress is unstiched piece of cloth which is normally a 5-6 yards long that tied round the legs and eaist. The end of the knot is tied on the waist. Dhoti is known as the different name at different part of india. Like in punjab it is name as Laacha and in bangla it is known as Dhuti instead of dhoti.

2>    Kurta

Kurta  name means a long loose shirt which is wore by both men and women.The length of which falls bellow or may be just above the knees of the wearer. In olden days, it is only wore by men but now women also like to wear this dress.and this dress has become a unisex dress and both men and women are wearing.

3>  Indian Salwar Kameez

The new and latest indian salwar kameez is not into fashion in india. And this is a indian traditional dress which are wore by the maximum number of women population same as sari dress.Due to it’s increasing demand in punjab,shalwar kameez is known as the punjabi dress in punjab. 

4>    Indian Sari

Sari or it can be spell as saree  is one of the ancient dress for indian women clothing. If you asked to the indian men and women that which is the first traditional dress in india then the first thing come in mind is the indian saree. Which is weared which solah singar with bindi(a color dot on the the middle of the forehead) chudi(bangales)kajal etc.

5 > Sherwani for Men

Sherwani is a indian men clothing which is  long coat. It is a button from the botton till the collar in length wise. The length is from collar till the knee. It adds charms and grace to the indian men. Normally weared during a special occasion.And more the taller men more the glory of the sherwani.

6> Turban

Turban is a long piece of cloth which is weared round on the head.Turbon is not weared for fashion but because it has lots of significance in the lives of indians.

Indian Traditional Dress

Indian Traditional Dress

Indian Traditional Dress

Indian Traditional Dress

Indian Traditional Dress

Indian Traditional Dress

Indian Traditional Dress

Indian Traditional Dress

Indian Traditional Dress

Indian Traditional Dress

Indian Traditional Dress

Chinese Traditional Dress

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Chinese Traditional Dress Biography
Each dynasty in China had its own memorable culture. The many facets of colour and design that emerged during a dynasty’s reign were marvellous and made every aspect of Chinese culture, including their wearing apparel, - highly acclaimed works of art.
The costumes of ancient China were emblems of Chinese tradition, as well as an essential element in the history and culture of each dynasty. Costume maintained an important place in Chinese culture for more than three thousand years. The culture of China is ancient and well established, brilliant and resplendent. The costumes are likewise magnificent and colourful. There were many dynasties throughout China’s history, each having its own unique style of dress. And each style would change or disappear as its dynasty changed, declined, or was replaced. With the advent of each new dynasty and the progression of time, costumes were revolutionised. The style was classical and conservative in the Qin and Han dynasties, luxurious and glamorous in the Tang dynasty, delicate and exquisite in the Song dynasty, graceful and magnificent in the Ming dynasty, and very intricate in the Qing dynasty. Stylised costumes first appeared in the Yellow Emperor, Yao and Shun periods. Chinese characters were invented during the ancient Yin Shang period. Although eighty percent of the characters were pictographic drawings, they were quite sufficient for writing and had special pronunciations. The inscriptions on bones and tortoise shells in the Shang dynasty, from about the 16th to 11th century B.C., show characters representing the social classes at the time, including wang (monarchs), chen (officials under a feudal ruler), mu (shepherds), nu (slaves), and yi (tribesmen). There were also words that related to dress and personal adornments, such as as yi (clothing), lu (shoes), huang shang (skirts), and mei (sleeves). Ornaments of varying value, like jade pendants, jade rings, earrings, necklaces, combs, silk fabrics, burlaps, and copper decorations, have been found on excavated statues. Valuable, exquisite items belonged to the aristocrats exclusively, not slaves or tribesmen. With the developments and advances made regarding textiles, articles of clothing for different functions began to appear, such as dresses, skirts, crowns, footwear, hats, and stockings. Costume styles evolved from simple and practical to ornamental. This is reflected in the invention of “twelve designs of symbols.” Looking at the patterns and styles of clothes in history books such as The Rites of the Zhou, Book of Rites and Rites, you can see that Chinese clothing evolved from nothing to very simple and functional styles, and then to styles that were quite complex. During the Ying Shang period, the etiquette, music, rituals, and clothing showed no evidence of any distinction among different social classes. Starting in the Western Zhou dynasty, however, class distinction became apparent, as evident in the differences in clothing and personal adornment. More and more variety in clothing also appeared, depending on the occasion. For example, paying respects to the gods and making obeisance to heaven and earth at the palace temples required special clothing. Special clothes were worn for grand ceremonies. There were army uniforms, wedding ceremony outfits, bereavement clothes, and so on. Clothing at the time was still made in accordance with old systems and thus had dark tops and yellow bottoms, but official garb included four-inch-wide sashes made from silk or leather that were worn over the lapels. Other costumes included jade adornments on the waist belt linked together with silk ribbons. In addition, clothing of different colours indicated different social classes. During the Warring States, the costume of the seven dukedoms of Qi, Chu, Yan, Han, Zhao, Wei and Qin, each developed changes accordingly. The so-called “skirt around the front of the body" style actually referred to loose-cut cloth with wide rims that was wrapped around the lower body. The ancient designers wrapped the cloth ingeniously from the front of the upper body to the back, making full use of horizontal and diagonal lines to complement space and achieve both quietude in motion and motion in quietude. Materials were light and thin, and stiffer brocade was used to embroider the borders with wavy patterns that reflected the wisdom and intellect of the designers
Each dynasty in China had its own memorable culture. The many facets of colour and design that emerged during a dynasty’s reign were marvellous and made every aspect of Chinese culture, including their wearing apparel, - highly acclaimed works of art.
The costumes of ancient China were emblems of Chinese tradition, as well as an essential element in the history and culture of each dynasty. Costume maintained an important place in Chinese culture for more than three thousand years. The culture of China is ancient and well established, brilliant and resplendent. The costumes are likewise magnificent and colourful. There were many dynasties throughout China’s history, each having its own unique style of dress. And each style would change or disappear as its dynasty changed, declined, or was replaced. With the advent of each new dynasty and the progression of time, costumes were revolutionised. The style was classical and conservative in the Qin and Han dynasties, luxurious and glamorous in the Tang dynasty, delicate and exquisite in the Song dynasty, graceful and magnificent in the Ming dynasty, and very intricate in the Qing dynasty. Stylised costumes first appeared in the Yellow Emperor, Yao and Shun periods. Chinese characters were invented during the ancient Yin Shang period. Although eighty percent of the characters were pictographic drawings, they were quite sufficient for writing and had special pronunciations. The inscriptions on bones and tortoise shells in the Shang dynasty, from about the 16th to 11th century B.C., show characters representing the social classes at the time, including wang (monarchs), chen (officials under a feudal ruler), mu (shepherds), nu (slaves), and yi (tribesmen). There were also words that related to dress and personal adornments, such as as yi (clothing), lu (shoes), huang shang (skirts), and mei (sleeves). Ornaments of varying value, like jade pendants, jade rings, earrings, necklaces, combs, silk fabrics, burlaps, and copper decorations, have been found on excavated statues. Valuable, exquisite items belonged to the aristocrats exclusively, not slaves or tribesmen. With the developments and advances made regarding textiles, articles of clothing for different functions began to appear, such as dresses, skirts, crowns, footwear, hats, and stockings. Costume styles evolved from simple and practical to ornamental. This is reflected in the invention of “twelve designs of symbols.” Looking at the patterns and styles of clothes in history books such as The Rites of the Zhou, Book of Rites and Rites, you can see that Chinese clothing evolved from nothing to very simple and functional styles, and then to styles that were quite complex. During the Ying Shang period, the etiquette, music, rituals, and clothing showed no evidence of any distinction among different social classes. Starting in the Western Zhou dynasty, however, class distinction became apparent, as evident in the differences in clothing and personal adornment. More and more variety in clothing also appeared, depending on the occasion. For example, paying respects to the gods and making obeisance to heaven and earth at the palace temples required special clothing. Special clothes were worn for grand ceremonies. There were army uniforms, wedding ceremony outfits, bereavement clothes, and so on. Clothing at the time was still made in accordance with old systems and thus had dark tops and yellow bottoms, but official garb included four-inch-wide sashes made from silk or leather that were worn over the lapels. Other costumes included jade adornments on the waist belt linked together with silk ribbons. In addition, clothing of different colours indicated different social classes. During the Warring States, the costume of the seven dukedoms of Qi, Chu, Yan, Han, Zhao, Wei and Qin, each developed changes accordingly. The so-called “skirt around the front of the body" style actually referred to loose-cut cloth with wide rims that was wrapped around the lower body. The ancient designers wrapped the cloth ingeniously from the front of the upper body to the back, making full use of horizontal and diagonal lines to complement space and achieve both quietude in motion and motion in quietude. Materials were light and thin, and stiffer brocade was used to embroider the borders with wavy patterns that reflected the wisdom and intellect of the designers

Chinese Traditional Dress

Chinese Traditional Dress

Chinese Traditional Dress

Chinese Traditional Dress

Chinese Traditional Dress

Chinese Traditional Dress

Chinese Traditional Dress

Chinese Traditional Dress

Chinese Traditional Dress

Chinese Traditional Dress

Chinese Traditional Dress

Traditional Dresses of Punjab

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Traditional Dresses of Punjab Biography
Dresses are not mere clothing but symbolize tradition, culture and life style of a particular group of people which in the end represents a nation.
Even the dimensions, fabric and embellishment of dresses can indicate some of the demographics of a nation. Punjabi dress for men comprises Pagri, Kurta and dhoti. A Pagri or turban is an unstitched plain clothing of length, used as a headdress by Punjabi men. It is tied manually by wearer and considered as symbol of honor. A Kurta is a loose collar-less shirt with a length around knees. It can be embroidered for embellishment. For covering legs Punjabi men use dhoti which is another example of unstitched clothing (apart from Pagri) of 7 yards in length tied at waist and wrapped around legs.
A churidar salwar is a baggy drawstring trouser that bunch up tightly along the lower calf. Worn traditionally with kameez kurta, it's name comes from the wordchoori The beauty of womanhood comes out very well in designer salwar kameez without in any way compromising on her modesty. It has to be simple, neat, chic, classy, cool, smart   and above all really beautiful. This Indian attire takes it a notch up and presents a complete beauty women set up perfectly.
Salwar kameez is a traditional Indian dress for women. The concept of salwar kameez came from the region of Mughals. During that period clothing became a symbol of  socialstatus. Many apparels like lehengas, churidars, sharara etc took birth during that age. Salwar kameez considered to be the traditional dress of Punjab.
Salwar kameez is a traditional Indian dress for women. The concept of salwar kameez came from the region of Mughals. During that period clothing became a symbol of  socialstatus. Many apparels like lehengas, churidars, sharara etc took birth during that age. Salwar kameez considered to be the traditional dress of Punjab.

.Bahar (spring),this is the most awaited season of the year when people of Pakistan and India celebrates the festivals and occasions,the most famous occasion of this season is Basant,in which people welcomes the Spring in their own way. Clothing trends, they are also observed to be changed in this season as girls likes to wear beautiful and light coloured dresses. This change of clothing prolongs till end of summer.

These multicolor salwaar kameez are traditional wears and truely shows the Punjabi culture in stitching, have a look and this would seems you like a garden full with beautiful and colorful flowers. Round neck kameez stitched with motif and gota pati,and beneath that is traditional shalwar to complete the beauty of dress.

Punjabi Cultural Salwaar Kameez, is a famous cultural wear in Pakistan’s Punjab and indian Punjab areas,designers love to work on these dressses as well due to its space in designing and complexity of work . Punjab is the biggest land area of Pakistan and India that shares same cultural and carnival values.

 Punjab is one of the richest states of India in northern region. Although the Punjab state is small in size but the people are progressive and economically sound. Due to the same the Punjabi Clothes have vibrant colors and heavy embroidery. One of the most famous and most worn Punjabi clothes is the Punjabi Salwar Kameez. The colors loved by the Punjabi women in Punjabi clothes are red, maroon, blue, orange, white and nowdays even black. The embroidery on the Punjabi clothes is either done all over the top or the kameez called as Jaal work or is done with stones and sequins around the Neck area and the border. The Punjabi clothes salwar kameez comes in various types like Punjabi clothes churidar suit, Punjabi clothes patiala suit, Punjabi clothes salwar suit. Punjabi women clothes nowdays are not just worn in Punjab but has gained its popularity beyond its region. You can find Punjabi community wearing Punjabi clothes all over the world whether its London, Toronto or New York. The Punjabi clothes have also been preferred by various other regions and community all over India due to its comfort which gives a free movement to the body compared to a saree which also takes much longer to wear. Punjabi Clothes are nowdays not just restricted to Punjabis but also Bengalis, Pakistanis, Bangladeshi, maharashtrians and most of the Asian community.

Traditional Dresses of Punjab

Traditional Dresses of Punjab

Traditional Dresses of Punjab

Traditional Dresses of Punjab

Traditional Dresses of Punjab

Traditional Dresses of Punjab

Traditional Dresses of Punjab

Traditional Dresses of Punjab

Traditional Dresses of Punjab

Traditional Dresses of Punjab