Uttariya

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

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A name given to pashmina and shahtoosh wool shawls, derived from the belief that the shawls are so fine that…

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The end-piece of a sari, it typically hangs loose when draped over the shoulder and has a colour and pattern…

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

Unstitched lower garment worn by men and women in ancient India, particularly during the Vedic period. It was either wrapped…

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