Punjab
Salwar kameez, Patiala salwar, phulkari embroidery, kurta-pajama, and colorful turbans.
Textiles and clothing
Traditional Dresses of Indian States and Regions
Indian clothing changes across climate, community, craft tradition, ceremony, age, and personal style. These examples are introductions, not fixed uniforms for everyone in a state.
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North India
Jammu and Kashmir
Pheran layers, embroidered shawls, headwear, and fine pashmina traditions.
Himachal Pradesh
Woolen pattus, caps, shawls, and region-specific woven patterns suited to mountain climates.
Rajasthan
Ghagra-choli, odhni, angarkha, dhoti, safa, bandhani, leheriya, and mirror work.
Uttar Pradesh
Sarees, lehengas, kurta-pajama, sherwani, Banarasi silk, and Lucknow chikankari.
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West and Central India
Gujarat
Chaniya choli, kediyu, bandhani, ajrakh, mirror embroidery, and festive garba dress.
Maharashtra
Nauvari saree, Paithani, pheta, dhoti-kurta, and traditional kolhapuri accessories.
Goa
Kunbi saree traditions alongside clothing shaped by Konkan and Portuguese cultural histories.
Madhya Pradesh
Chanderi and Maheshwari sarees, regional lehengas, turbans, and tribal textile traditions.
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South India
Tamil Nadu
Kanchipuram silk sarees, veshti, angavastram, pavadai-davani, and temple jewelry.
Kerala
Kasavu saree and mundu with characteristic cream fabric and gold borders.
Karnataka
Mysore silk, Ilkal sarees, panche, and distinctive regional weaving traditions.
Andhra Pradesh and Telangana
Pochampally ikat, Gadwal, Uppada, Mangalagiri, dhoti, and langa-voni traditions.
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East and Northeast India
West Bengal
Tant, jamdani, Baluchari, and Garad sarees; dhoti-kurta remains important for ceremonies.
Odisha
Sambalpuri ikat, Bomkai, Kotpad, and other handloom traditions rich in symbolic motifs.
Assam
Mekhela chador, muga silk, eri silk, gamosa, and woven motifs connected to local communities.
Manipur
Phanek, innaphi, and ceremonial textiles, including distinctive dance costumes.
Nagaland
Community-specific shawls, wraps, beadwork, and motifs that can carry social and historical meaning.
Sikkim and Himalayan regions
Bakhu or kho-style garments, woven aprons, layered woolens, and community-specific dress.