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In Karnataka, men wear veshti (dhoti) and

angavastram, while women wear silk saris
like the famous Mysore silk sari.

attire of Karnataka attire of Karnataka
(men) (women)
The fertile plains support dense populations, and cotton or silk clothing is worn based
on weather and occasion.

In Punjab and Haryana, men wear kurta-
pyjama with colourful turbans. Women
wear the famous salwar-kameez with

dupatta, which is now popular across
India. attire of Punjab (men) attire of Punjab
(women)
In Uttar Pradesh and Bihar, men wear dhoti-kurta or kurta-pyjama while women wear
saris, especially in cotton and Banarasi silk.

Smart Stack

The Banarasi silk saree from Uttar Pradesh is
famous worldwide for its intricate gold and
silver designs.
Remember
attire of Uttar Pradesh attire of Uttar Pradesh
(men) (women)

The desert climate is hot in the day and cold at night. So, people prefer to wear clothes
are loose and colourful.

In Rajasthan, men wear angarkha (long
robe), dhoti and a colourful turban called

pagri. Women wear ghagra (long skirt), choli
(blouse) and odhni (veil) in bright colours

with mirror work and embroidery. attire of Rajasthan attire of Rajasthan
(men) (women)
The coastal areas have a humid climate, so people prefer cotton clothes.

In the western coastal areas, Kerala men wear
mundu (a white cotton dhoti) and women
wear the Kasavu sari (white with golden

border). In Goa, women wear colourful
sarees or skirts with blouses, influenced by
attire of Kerala (men) attire of Kerala
(women) Portuguese culture.
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