Indian Dresses

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In India, clothing of women varies from region to region according to the local culture, religion and caste. There are different types of dresses such as Saris, ghaghra choli, salwar kameez, chudidaar kurta, pattu pavadia, langa voni, mundum neriyathum  and Mekhela sador. In saris there is a vast range according to regions. Sari, there are around 79 styles to wear a sari. Most beautiful type of saris are Banarasi , Silk, Chanderi, Tant, Sambalpuri, Kosa, Nauvari, Chiffon, Bandhani, and Chiffon. Ghagra choli is the tradional dress of Gujrati and Marwari. Girls in most of India wear ghagra choli in the festival of Nav-ratri . Salwar kameez is a normal dress worn by Indian girls and women. Now a days with more and more styles of salwar kameez introduced in the market, this clothes are now offered in very comfy designs that can be worn any where including parties, work or even at home casually.In Chudidaar salwar is a loose pyjama which gets slim near ankles. Whereas, Chudidaar (top) tight below the knees with straight gather above ankles. Indians usually dresses as per the festivals and functions. Indian girls do wear western outfits like jeans, skirts and one piece but it is just a matter of choice and a part of modern India. 



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