Indian traditional clothes-research

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Today I would like to talk about the most popular clothing items worn in India.

SAREE
Probably the most known item is saree, a female garment which is usually long five to nine yards and wide two to four yards. It is wrapped around the waist, with one end draped over the shoulder or used over the head as a hood. It is usually made of very colourful and embroidered silk, cotton or synthetic fabric. 

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Women wearing saris in Orchha, Madhya Pradesh state, India.

Although sarees had been used as an everyday day outfit, today they are reserved for special occasions and women choose something easier to wear such as salwar kameez.











Sources: Sari and '9 facts you might not know about the sari'

SALWAR KAMEEZ

Salwar kameez is a traditional outfit which contains pair of trousers (salwar) and long tunic (kameez). Sometimes it comes with scarf (dupatta) but not necessarily. Salwar trousers are long loose-fitting which look like pyjamas and are gathered at the ankles. Kameez top is a loose-fitting, knee-length tunic with long sleeves.

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 Salwar kameez is worn by majority of women, especially girls and students, because it's affordable and comfortable. Today, there can be found modern varieties of this outfit, for example, combining kameez with Western-style jeans, pants and skirts.




Sources: Salwar kameez and Daily life and social customs