Clothing traditions in Sri Lanka

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There is no official national costume in Sri Lanka. But the most popular items are sari for women and sarong for men. The traditions in men's clothing are simpler and clearer – men of any age wear sarongs or trousers. It is a little bit more complicated with women. Their national costumes depend on the age, marital status and the event. Mostly women use sari or half sari. But there are different regional peculiarities.

If you want to learn more about the folk outfits of Sri Lanka, read the article Traditional clothing of Sri Lanka. Sarong and sari http://nationalclothing.org/asia/23-sri ... lanka.html

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Sri Lankan men and boy in ornate traditional clothes. Such exquisite garments – velvet, gold embroidery, decorative belt plates and jewelry, comfy cotton wraps, and uniquely-shaped headdresses and shoes.

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Traditional wedding clothing of Sri Lanka. These are bridal and bridesmaids’ outfits, including sari and traditional jewelry.

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Beautiful bride from Sri Lanka in traditional wedding attire. Her wedding dress is rather modern, made from lace, but her jewelry and hair adornments are traditional.

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