Peeriya

A variant of the Rajasthani piliyo, it is a tie-dyed odhani (veil) worn by women in the Malwa region of Madhya Pradesh after the birth of their first child. The veil is typically red with patterns comprising white, yellow and green dots.

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Half-and-Half Style

A sari style characterised by contrasting colours or patterns in its two half-lengths. The length of one segment of the…

Uttariya

A scarf-like item of clothing originating in ancient India, it is worn on the upper body, draped around the back…

Mathapaar

A sari with a plain, broad border without patterns or embroidery and woven in colours such as vermillion.

Gharcholu

Also known as gharchola or ghatchola in Gujarati and Kutchi, it means “an outfit for home.” It is usually a…

Devadushya

Meaning “divine cloth” in Sanskrit, it is an upper body garment. In Jainism, it is believed that the deity Indra…

Amli

Also known as amlikar, it is a needle-embroidered Kashmiri shawl dating to the nineteenth century. While it is likely to…

Safa

Also known as pagri, it is a traditional turban worn by Rajasthani men. It is made using the resist-dyeing techniques…

Mola

Meaning “shirt” or “clothing,” it is a traditional textile made in reverse-applique technique by women of the Guna community of…