Indian national costume

Traditional Indian clothing is very popular around the world. It is worn not only by Indians but also by people of many other countries and nationalities. The traditional women’s dress is so very popular. And I can totally understand this fact. Indian female folk clothing is very delicate, beautiful, ornate, and feminine. It is called “sari”. And there are dozens of ways to drape a sari. The design of sari depends on the region, marital status, class, mood, or other characteristics.
The traditional male festive costume is also rich, beautiful, and modest. If to talk about an everyday dress, it perfectly fits the hot and damp climate of India. Usually, it is a rectangular piece of cloth wrapped around the body.

You can learn more about the traditional Indian costume here: http://nationalclothing.org/26-nationalclothing/asia/india/30-indian-traditional-attire-wide-variety-of-delicate-embellished-clothing.html

Here you are also several photos of a sari made for a not very wealthy woman. The costume is rather simple but elegant. There is a beautiful pattern on the fabric. The necklace is large and pretty but it’s a bijuterias (imitation jewelry). Many Indian women use imitation jewelry instead of golden ones.

Indian traditional sharara (gharara) – festive women’s attire of various shapes and components (skirt or trousers, choli or kurta, etc). This garment is usually richly adorned and beautiful.

Indian folk outfit called “churidaar”. This costume is very popular among Indian women. They love to wear churidaar because it allows them to carry beauty with considerable simplicity. This attire is comfy because the leggings are tight-fitting and the blouse is long and simple – both garments allow free movement.

Cute Indian sari. By the looks of it, the saree is made from fine natural fabric. And the colors are pretty and vibrant. Also, the girl is wearing elegant anklets.

Ornate Indian folk attire with plenty of cute jewelry. This is wedding sari. By the way, embroidery on choli is gorgeous.

Indian traditional attire and jewelry. She’s got cute jewels, especially the jewelry in her ear.

Indian women in colorful sarees. Super bright and multicolored!

Indian traditional clothing and jewelry. It’s fake gold jewels but they look festive and fancy.

Indian sherwani jacket – male ornate outerwear. This one is made from black velvet and adorned with gold embroidery. His turban is also lovely.

Women in Indian traditional sarees. Their outfits are vibrant and beautiful.

Indian tribal attire with plenty of jewelry, including beaded jewels, coin pendants, and metal jewelry.

Depiction of vintage Indian sherwani coat from the 16th-17th century. Black velvet adorned with gold embroidery. It’s an ornate and beautiful piece.

Indian man in folk attire, with traditional jewels. He has mustache and long dreadlocks cutely stashed into a net at his cheeks. I’ve never seen such a way to wear dreadlocks.

Gorgeous Indian woman in traditional wedding attire with massive jewelry. Her hair is so beautiful, too.

Indian couple in traditional clothing and lovely jewelry. And a cow, sacred animal in India.

Indian young man wearing traditional attire. His velvet turban and stole are lovely!

Beautiful Indian festive attire of a man. Gold embroidery on his sleeves and collar is striking!

This woman is wearing a fancy Indian sari and so many lovely intricate jewelry pieces. Note the gold embroidery on her choli blouse. This attire is blindingly beautiful

Beautiful Indian women’s folk attire. It looks very much like Mexican in style and colors (especially in the first photo) but it’s actually Indian. You can see it, particularly, by the typical Indian short choli blouse.