Fashion

HISTORY OF INDIAN FASHION: In ancient times, Indian clothes were mainly made from locally grown cotton during the Indus valley civilisation. People from the rich and affluent communities wore clothes like saree worn by women made from local fibres. Women wore knee-length skirts with bangles, necklecs, earings, anklets, rings, etc. made from silver, copper, gold and stones like turquiorise, quartz etc. The men draped on turbans on their heads while kings and priest put on robes. Mens also loved to adorn themselves with jewellery just like their women.  Vedic Fashion: During this period, women wraped themselves with single cloth over their shoulder similar to clothes worn by the Iranian and Greek women. A lower pleated garment was wrapped around their waist with belt and a shawl fabric the shoulders. Pravana was the garment worn underneath during the cold seasons. both men and women wore these clothes. The only difference is of the size and style of wearing. Mughal Fashion: During th...