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The clothes of India
are considered the most colorful the world over. One visit to
Rajasthan, the State, which epitomizes the true colors of the
nation will explain why Indian garments are considered so
colorful.
Apart from the solid
and vibrant colors that are used as the base the Indian dress is
rich in embroidery. Not just threads and beads, but also gold
and silver wiring and semi-precious stones are used to adorn the
clothes.
Designers have carried this rich heritage of the Indian attire
in their modern day indo-western garments. However, nothing
compares to the Indian ceremonial dress for both males and
females. |
Till date, on special occasions and
festivals the women adorn themselves from head to toe. They either wear
the traditional sari, chaniya choli, ghagra choli or then the salwar
kameez. These are made out of rich and shiny fabrics such as silk, raw
silk and satin. And finely adorned with various kinds of ethnic work.
The men are dressed in the ethnic chudidar kurta, or then the dhoti
kurta. Usually their attire is in white or shades of cream with slight
embroidery done around the neck and buttonhole region.
Their attire too is stitched in silk or
satin. They carry a colorful scarf on top and as an optional where a
colored waist coat with mirror work done on it. Another festive attire
for men is the sherwani, mainly worn at weddings.
Typically there are not too many Indian dress types. However, what
differs from state to state is the ethnic embroidery done. In certain
places, especially north India the traditional work done on the garments
is known as zardosi work. This is work done with gold and silver wires.
And to enrich the clothes even more semi precious stones are added. East
India is famous for its kantha work ..
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