India is a country with an ancient tradition and ethnic outfit. If we think
about clothing in India, it varies widely and is closely related to local culture,
religion and climate.
Authentic Indian garment has lost
some of its popularity as daily wear in the recent past. The western outfits
have made an inroad into the Indian woman’s wardrobe due to a shift towards
rapid globalization and emerging corporate culture. Today, women prefer to wear
clothes that offer ease of movement in addition to style. Also, with the boom
in the retail industry Indians have a wider variety of options to pick and
choose from and women are being increasingly seen in designer outfits western
style outfits.
Indian traditional dresses have always been a point of
attraction for Indian's as well as foreigners, more so, with
top notch designers opting for ethnic designs.
The wide range of Indian dresses exudes subtle style and is a
reflection of the rich and varied cultural heritage.
India
dresses are known for its hand-woven textiles, richly embroidered fabrics, and
authentic drapes in exclusive designs. Indian men and women have always loved
to dress up in their traditional costumes, attires and accessories during
festivals and other occasions which are an integral part of Indian life.
Indian
clothing has been influenced by diverse cultural influences since time
immemorial. The choli or the woman’s blouse is believed to have come into
existence with the various European colonial powers that once occupied a major
portion of the Indian subcontinent. The British did influence women’s clothing
to a great extent. Indian high society ladies started wearing long-sleeved
blouses with frills, very similar to the Victorian upper garment, during the
late 19th and early 20th centuries.
The different types of Traditional Indian clothing for women's include
Sarees, Salwar Kameez & Chudidar, Lehengas and others.
The Saree
Indian Sarees
Saree
is an elegant drape of India which comes in varied textures and styles. For
most formal occasions women looking their best – in a graceful saree ! The
materials may vary from crisp cottons, rich silks to synthetics,net to shimmer
and chiffons, but the final overall look is simply elegant.
Did you know that every
region of India has a distinct sari of its own, very much influenced by their
particular social milieu and culture?
