If you are a genuine Bollywood film buff or have already seen Indian films even once, you will surely be impressed by the traditional costumes of this country. It is the diversity in culture and religion that affects the way people choose outfits. Let's discover what is special in different types of Indian costumes,  making many people so excited!

1. The characteristics of Indian costumes

Indian traditional costumes are huge in quantity and variety because of its different regional characteristics. In particular, traditional costumes for men and women have unique features as follows:

1.1. Women's Indian traditional costumes

In addition to Sari, a traditional costume for all women regardless of creed, caste and culture, each region of India also has its own typical costumes.

• Mekhela Sador: Traditional costumes of women in Assam state located in the northeastern region of India. 

• Salwar kameez: Traditional costumes of men and women in Punjab state located in Northern India. 

• Gagra choli: Traditional costumes of women in the west, north and northwest states of India. 

The characteristics of Indian women's traditional costumes are very bright, sophisticated and have many different patterns

1.2. Men’s Indian traditional costumes

The men's most typical Indian outfit is called Dhoti, a white pair of trousers that are rolled at the waist, over the legs and fixed at the waist. Indian men usually wear Dhoti with a shirt, Kurta, Gandhi Troi or Agri. Moreover, men in India today only wear traditional costumes on special occasions such as festivals, weddings, etc.

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2. Sari - Indian traditional costumes for women

Sari, also known as Saree, originated from the Indian subcontinent, is now considered a famous traditional outfit of Indian women. It is loved by Indian women of all ages, regions and ranks.

Sari is worn in a wrap-around, soft drape, not only providing comfort but also concealing and showing off the seductive curves of a woman's body. Moreover, Sari costumes also represent a brilliant Indian culture, the pride of the people here.

Sari is often seen as a symbol of mysterious beauty, a style that Indian women want to pursue and express.

The meaning of the Sari costume will depend on each person wearing it as follows

• Widows often wear a simple two-piece white Sari and do not wear jewelry

• Pregnant women will be required to wear Yellow Sari for 7 days

• A bride on the wedding day will often choose to wear a red Sari to bring good luck.

• Women who do not have high status in society will wear a blue Sari.

The motifs on Sari also contain many different meanings such as: elephant motifs symbolizing wealth and luck; aragonite motifs symbolizing the sacred…

3. Discovery of the uniqueness of other traditional costumes

Indian traditional costumes certainly do not stop at Sari or Dhoti. Let's explore other types of traditional Indian costumes to better see this uniqueness and difference.

3.1. Salwar Kameez

Punjabi women's traditional salwar Kameez is an outfit with baggy pants but narrow at the ankles (salwar) and a long dress (kameez). Punjabi women may wear a dupatta or odani scarf to cover their head or chest.

Salwar Kameez is traditional attire of both men and women in India and some countries in South Asia and Central Asia.

3.2. Mekhela Sador

Mekhela Sador is a typical outfit consisting of 2 pieces of fabric draped all over the body with the upper part being Sador and the lower part being Mekhela.

• Sador is made of a long piece of fabric. One end is tucked into the upper part of the Mekhela, the other is wrapped around the body.

• Mekhela is a cylindrical sarong fabric that is folded into very wide folds and then tucked into the waist.

3.3. Gagra Choli

A Gagra Choli outfit consists of a very simple shirt and skirt: The shirt is tailored to fit the body, with short sleeves and a low neck, with open belly button or not; the long skirt is embroidered or pleated.

Ghagra Choli is quite simple but enhances the body beauty of each wearer, especially the upper body of women.

3.4. Achkan

Achkan, also known as Sherwani, is a long coat covering knees for Indian men. Achkan is often worn with Dhoti or Churidar and is only used mainly in formal events, festivals, weddings...

3.5. Hat

Hats are also one of the Indian costumes that are loved by tourists who want to admire and experience. Indian hat has many different kinds, the most popular of which are Pagri and Taqiyah.

• Pagri: Hand-wrapped turban, made from a simple long piece of fabric, used by both men and women. Pagri material and length will depend on the wearer or certain area. There are many types of Pagri such as: Paag, Pheta, Peta, Pagari, Dastar...

• Tagiyah: Short, round and popular hat in Muslim countries

Pagri is one of the most typical Indian hats, which you can see anywhere when you come here.

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