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How would you describe Indian clothes?
Traditional Indian clothing for women in the north and east are saris worn with choli tops; a long skirt called a lehenga worn with choli and a dupatta scarf to create an ensemble called a gagra choli; or salwar kameez suits, while many south Indian women traditionally wear sari and children wear pattu langa.
What does Indian clothing look like?
The Salwar Kameez and Churidar ensemble started off as a comfortable and decent wear for Indian women in Punjab and Kashmir. The outfit consists of pajama-like trousers called salwar, which is made tight at the waist and ankles. A kameez, which is a long and loose-fitting dress, is worn over the salwar.
What is Indians clothing called?
Women throughout India wear traditional saris made of cotton, silk or factory blends and the 5 to 7 yards (4.57 to 6.4 meters) of fabric that make up a sari are wrapped on the body in countless ways depending on where the wearer lives.
What was the clothing like in ancient India?
People in India wore mostly cotton clothing. India was the first place where people grew cotton, even as early as 5000 BC in the Stone Age. Men wore dhoti, a cloth wrapped around their waists and knotted at the back.
What Indian style means?
To sit “Indian style” means to sit on the floor with your legs crossed (almost in the shape of a pretzel). It’s a variant of the lotus position, which is a yoga pose, a type of meditative exercise developed over 5,000 years ago…in India, where the people are correctly called Indians.
What does it smell like in India?
The stench of garbage and urine is common, but so too are the heady rich aromas of spices and incense. Evenings are a wonderful time to explore India’s streets as the smell of fresh spices wafts up from the roadside snack stalls, and people burn incense for the gods during their evening prayers.
What are some rude things to do in India?
Also, note that Indians will often touch their head or eyes as a show of apology. On the other hand, it’s a sign of respect to bend down and touch an elder person’s feet in India. Pointing with your finger is also rude in India. If you need to point at something or someone, it’s better to do so with your whole hand or thumb.
How should I dress when visiting India?
There’s a common perception in India that foreign women are promiscuous, and wearing inappropriate clothing perpetuates this. You will get more respect by dressing conservatively. Covering your legs and shoulders (and even your head) is especially important when visiting temples in India.
Why do Indians take off their shoes when entering their homes?
It’s good manners to take your shoes off before entering someone’s home, and it’s a prerequisite before entering a temple or mosque. Indians will often wear shoes inside their homes, such as when going to the bathroom. However, these shoes are kept for domestic use and never worn outdoors. Shoes are sometimes also removed before entering a shop.