2011年12月14日星期三

Indian attire for Men

Kurta Pajama: A loose fitting shirt without collars is known as Kurta. It is worn over Pajama which is drawn at waist. Men can pair this ensemble with a bandi or waistcoat and a shawl.Achkan: A tunic with full sleeves and round neck with a length of 3-5cms higher than the knee is known as Achkan. It has a flowing front breaching from the middle and is secured with buttons and button outlets. It appears like a Sherwani but is different in length and design.Angarakha: Traditional Rajasthani attire, Angarakha is widely admired in Indian states of Madhya Pradesh, Gujarat and Maharashtra. It is worn over a pajama or churidar. The attire is available in different designs and engraves. Angarakha are of two types namely, long angarakha extending below the knees and frock style Angarakha which is waist length.Sherwani: An extended coat similar to achkan in design is known as Sherwani. It extends below the knees and is fastened up to the collar. It is teamed above a dhoti, salwar or churidar. In contemporary scenario Sherwani is considered as a party wear and is perfect for marriage occasions. The history of the attire can be traced back to Delhi Sultanate and Mughal Empire which ruled India for considerable amount of time.Dhoti: Conventional Indian attire for men especially in rural areas, Dhotis exhibit ones reputed standing and admiration for Indian traditions. Dhoti is a disentangled piece of garment which is 7 yards in length and is rectangular in size. It is secured around the waist and the legs.Lungi: The tradition of sporting lungis differs from state to state. It is generally available in cotton fabric and varies in designs and colors. In Kerala, Lungi is worn as informal attire. Lungi in natural white color is referred moncler loire coat coffeeas Mundu which is sported in formal events like weddings. Mundus with golden needlework is called a kasavu. In Indian states of West Bengal and Punjab, Lungi is an informal wear donned by men regardless of class and caste.Though the majority of Indian women wear traditional costumes, the men in India can be found in more conventional western clothing. Shirts and trousers are worn by men from all regions in India. However, men in villages are still more comfortable in traditional attire. The men wear Sherwani, Lungi, Dhoti and Kurta- Pajama. TopThe Sherwani : a coat like garment, worn by men, fitted close to the body, of knee-length or longer and opening in front with button-fastenings. Below the men wear a garment for the lower part of the body, baggy and wide at the top tied with a string at the waist , and tight around the legs and ankles. It is avery elegant dress for the men and mostly worn during ceremonies. The Lungi : The traditional lungi originated in the south and today it is worn by men and women alike. It is simply a short length of material worn around the thighs rather like a sarong. The Dhoti :A dhoti is a longer lungi but with an additional length of material pulled up between the legs. The Kurta-Pyjama : The Kurta or the top is a knee length colarless shirt which is adorned inmostly white or pastel colors. But today you will find Kurtas made out of the most wonderful and colorful of fabrics. Pyjama-are like loose trousers with a string tie at the waist. Traditionally white in color.

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