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Traditional outfits of Indian men. National clothing, folk dance outfits, traditional wedding attire, etc

Originally published 12 September 2022 · 1 min read
Traditional outfits of Indian men. National clothing, folk dance outfits, traditional wedding attire, etc

Indian traditional women’s attire gets so much attention – all those beautiful sarees, shararas, lehengas, etc. At the same time, the folk clothing of Indian men is less famous. We sincerely think that’s not fare)). Indian male national costumes are gorgeous – bright, colorful, stylish, comfortable to wear, and include plenty of accessories and jewelry. They’re worth talking about. So, we’ve gathered for you a nice variety of men’s traditional outfits for different occasions – from daily wear to folklore costumes to wedding clothing to status outfits.

Nice and comfy white cotton everyday clothing

Vivid attire of Indian street performer

Traditional outfits of Indian men

Costly status attire of Indian man. Black velvet, gold embroidery, fancy turban – everything screams status and money

Traditional outfits of Indian men

 Typical daily clothes. Note the Nehru topi or Gandhi topi, as it is called, on the man on the right

Traditional outfits of Indian men

Bright orange outfits of folk musicians

Traditional outfits of Indian men

Elegant male kurta. It looks rather modern and stylish

Traditional outfits of Indian men

Ornate Indian wedding attire of a groom. It’s made in red, white, and gold

Traditional outfits of Indian men

A man and a boy wearing fancy silk everyday garments beautifully decorated

Traditional outfits of Indian men

Elderly man in his ceremonial dress and with a traditional musical instrument

Traditional outfits of Indian men

Indian groom in his striking wedding outfit

Traditional outfits of Indian men

Indian folk dancers in bright clothing

Traditional outfits of Indian men

Interesting folk attire with lovely jewelry and a net for dreadlocks

Traditional outfits of Indian men