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Indian Traditional Dresses

Traditional Kodava dress consisting of a knee-length coat (kupya), a sash tied around the waist, and a turban.
One of the most popular Indian traditional dresses of Luxurious silk sarees with bold colors and intricate gold zari work, worn especially at weddings and festivals.
Colorful dupattas and salwar suits adorned with thick, floral threadwork.
A traditional dhoti draped in a five-fold style, often paired with a white or golden-bordered angavastram.
A graceful two-piece outfit made from Muga, Pat, or Eri silk, featuring traditional Assamese motifs. Worn during Bihu and weddings.
A flared, embroidered upper garment worn with a dhoti, especially by folk dancers during Navratri.

Indian traditional dresses are a vibrant tapestry of styles, fabrics, and designs, reflecting the country’s diverse cultures and rich heritage. From the iconic saree, a draped garment worn across India, to regional variations like the lehenga choli and salwar kameez, each dress tells a story of tradition and elegance. 
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Kanjeevaram Saree
(Tamil Nadu)

One of the most popular Indian traditional dresses of Luxurious silk sarees with bold colors and intricate gold zari work, worn especially at weddings and festivals.

Luxurious silk sarees with bold colors and intricate gold zari work, worn especially at weddings and festivals. 

Kediyu & Dhoti
(Gujarat)

A flared, embroidered upper garment worn with a dhoti, especially by folk dancers during Navratri.

A flared, embroidered upper garment worn with a dhoti, especially by folk dancers during Navratri.

Phulkari
(Punjab)

Colorful dupattas and salwar suits adorned with thick, floral threadwork.

Colorful dupattas and salwar suits adorned with thick, floral threadwork  reflecting folk storytelling.

Panchakacham
(Tamil Nadu)

A traditional dhoti draped in a five-fold style, often paired with a white or golden-bordered angavastram.

Choli & Bandhani (Gujarat/Rajasthan)

Mirror-work lehengas with tie-dye dupattas, iconic for Garba and Navratri celebrations.

Sherwani
(Uttar Pradesh)

A knee-length, buttoned-up coat worn over churidar, made with rich fabrics and often embroidered with gold threads.

Coorgi Style Saree
(Karnataka)

Unique back-pleated drape worn with a belt, reflecting Kodava heritage and martial pride.

Unique back-pleated drape worn with a belt, reflecting Kodava heritage and martial pride.

Dhoti-Kurta & Pheta
(Maharashtra)

A crisp cotton dhoti tied with a central pleat, paired with a kurta and topped with a bright-colored turban (pheta).

Pochampally Ikat
(Telangana)

Geometric patterned handwoven sarees and fabrics using intricate Ikat dyeing technique.

Mundu & Shirt
(Kerala)

A plain or gold-bordered cotton wrap (mundu) worn with a white shirt or kurta. 

Banarasi Saree
(Uttar Pradesh)

Rich silk sarees with Mughal-inspired brocade patterns and gold/silver threadwork; a bridal favorite

Kupya-Peeche Kachche
(Karnataka)

Traditional Kodava dress consisting of a knee-length coat (kupya), a sash tied around the waist, and a turban. 

Mekhela Chador
(Assam)

A graceful two-piece outfit made from Muga, Pat, or Eri silk, featuring traditional Assamese motifs.

A graceful two-piece outfit made from Muga, Pat, or Eri silk, featuring traditional Assamese motifs.

Kurta-Pajama with Pagdi
(Punjab)

A vibrant ensemble with a long tunic fitted pants, and a colorful turban. It showcases Punjabi pride 

Nauvari Saree
(Maharashtra)

A traditional nine-yard saree draped like a dhoti, allowing ease of movement, worn during cultural celebrations

Jodhpuri Suit
(Rajasthan)

A formal fusion suit with bandhgala design, paired with breeches or trousers. Popular at weddings and formal events.

Chanderi Saree
(Madhya Pradesh)

Lightweight, sheer sarees made from silk or cotton, embellished with fine motifs in golden threads

Chuba & Pangden
(Ladakh)

The chuba is a woolen robe tied at the waist with a sash, worn for warmth. Pangden (apron) indicates marital status.