Culture Of India Today

ndian clothing has once again stolen the scene. It is one of the most talked about, appreciated and desired style of today. The clothing of India today is a blend of many eras. The royalty or more commonly known as the Mughal Empire has formed the shape of the clothing culture of India at present. The only difference is that then the royals used to spend lavishly to show their extravagance, and today these styles are being stitched and worn by every class. There are different traditional types of clothing in India available as of date.
Indian clothing includes a variety of styles and designs. There are all known and appreciated by masses. First and foremost is the "dhoti kurta". This style is very common of Indian men. It is not a stitched garment. It is best to consider it as a piece of clothed, unstitched and tied around the waist and legs. The final knot ties at the waist. This infamous "dhoti" is known by several names in different languages such as "Laacha" in Punjabi and "Loongi" in Bengali.
Kurta is a garment which is prevalent amongst men and women. It a loose shirt which is long; goes down all the way to your knees or maybe slightly above that. It was worn by men only in olden times but today it is a dress that both men and women can wear. Shalwar kameez, which is the national dress of Pakistan, is also quite worn in India. It is a very traditional dress and very popular with women. It is one of the most worn clothing in Punjab it has been termed as a Punjabi suit. This dress has been a part of India culture since a very long time.