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Clothing in India
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Clothing in India varies with the different ethnicities, geography, climate, and cultural traditions of the people of each region of India. Historically, clothing has evolved from simple garments like
Statue of "Priest King" wearing a robe, Indus Valley Civilisation
Statue of "Priest King" wearing a robe, Indus Valley Civilisation
The Didarganj Yakshi depicting the dhoti wrap, c. 300 BC.
The Didarganj Yakshi depicting the dhoti wrap, c. 300 BC.
The Buddha wearing kāṣāya robes, c. 200 BC.
The Buddha wearing kāṣāya robes, c. 200 BC.
Relief depicting men in antriya and uttariya, first century AD.
Relief depicting men in antriya and uttariya, first century AD.
Achkan
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An achkan, also known as baghal bandi, is a knee length jacket worn by men in the Indian subcontinent. It is a similar garment to the angarkha.
Clothing in India
…climate, and cultural traditions of the people of each region of India. Historically, clothing has evolved from simple garments like kaupina, langota, achkan, lungi, sari, to perform rituals and dances. In urban areas, western clothing is common and uniformly worn by people of all social levels. India also…
Jawaharlal Nehru wearing achkan.
Jawaharlal Nehru wearing achkan.