Meaning “pair,” it is a set of garments comprising a chadar (shawl) and dhoti (waistcloth) that is part of traditional male attire in South Asia.
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Lehenga
Ankle-length flared skirt for women, worn mainly in the northern and central parts of the Indian subcontinent — with similar…
Chadar
A length of cloth worn by women as a loose veil or wrap to cover the head and shoulders, and…
Safa
Also known as pagri, it is a traditional turban worn by Rajasthani men. It is made using the resist-dyeing techniques…
Chandrakali Sari
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Khapa Sari
Also known as patiya sari, it is a tussar silk sari characterised by extra weft rib weaves in the pallu…
Chunari
A long, scarf-like accessory, it is a multicoloured piece of fabric that is typically worn around the neck by women…
Karanda Makuta
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Janeu
The sacred thread worn Brahmin men after initiation rites of upanayana, which marks the advent into adulthood.