Ethnic clothes are a huge part of Indian culture that represents Indian traditions and customs. The beauty of these dresses is their designs, patterns, embellishments, the culture they represent and so much more. India has a wide variety of ethnic clothes. They vary in different states, regions, and festivals. The style of wearing the same piece of clothing varies from one state to another in our country. 

Saree is an article of clothing worn by the majority of Indian women in India but Marathi women wear the same sare in a Marathi style also known as nauvari saree because of its length that is nine yards. Women drape this sare in a dhoti style whereas in north India saree is worn in a completely different manner and so does in other parts of India. Similarly, if we look at men’s clothing, dhoti, a traditional Indian cloth for men, is worn differently in different parts of our country. Some wear it in dhoti style while others like south Indians prefer to wear it in Lungi style. 

Indian clothes are not only worn for their traditional values but also their cultural and historical values. Khadi clothes have had great significance during India’s fight for freedom as they promoted MADE IN INDIA. Many Indian attires have a history behind their designs and style whereas many are considered auspicious for some important occasions. 

Fancy Indian attires like Chaniya choli is very famous in Gujrat especially during Navratri, pheran is worn by Kashmiris for the cold weather they live in, Punjabi men and women usually wear kurta pajama and salwar kameez respectively, south Indian wear saree in the three-piece outfit, i.e lehenga, blouse and voni and traditionally men usually wear lungi and the upper part is usually bare

Indian clothing is not just a piece to cover our body for us Indians but it is also a part of our culture and denotes respect and pride towards our traditions.

AASTHA SINGH