1. styles and fashions that are popular in the
India *

2. * We will talk about :
1. What types of fabrics are popular in India ? 2. What clothing fashions are in India ?" 3. How do people wear their hair? 4. What types of shoes do people do wear? 5. What accessories do people like to wear? 6. What other aspects of fashion are important?

3. * Types of Indian Fabric :
Acetate A manufactured fiber formed by a compound of cellulose, refined from cotton linters and/or wood pulp, and acetic acid that has been extruded through a spinneret and then hardened.
Angora The hair of the Angora goat. Also known as Angora mohair. Angora may also apply to the fur of the Angora rabbit.
Appliqué A cutout decoration fastened to a larger piece of material.
Beaded This refers to any style of fabric that has beads embroidered into the design. Beading can be done at the time the lace is made or can be re-embroidered after the lace is made.
Bengaline A fabric with a crosswise rib made from textile fibers (as rayon, nylon, cotton, or wool) often in combination.

4. * Women's clothing in India :
  varies widely and is closely related to local culture, religion and climate. Traditional Indian clothing for women are saris or gaghra cholis and (lehengas). They are considered beautiful clothes depending on the occasion. Saris made out of silk are considered the most elegant. Mumbai, formerly known as Bombay, is one of India's fashion capitals. In some rural parts of India, traditional clothing is worn. Women wear a sari, a long sheet of colorful cloth with patterns. This is draped over a simple or fancy blouse. This is worn by young ladies and women. Little girls wear a pavada. Both are often patterned. Bindi is part of the women's make-up. Indo-western clothing is the fusion of Western and Subcontinental fashion.  

5. * Men’s clothing in India :
For men, traditional clothes are the kurta Dhoti/Pajama. In south India men wear long, white sheets of cloth. In north Indian languages like Hindi, Marathi and Oriya these are called dhothi, while in Telugu they are called Pancha and in Tamil they are calledveshti. Over the dhoti, men wear shirts/any. The bridal party in Indian cultures is often dressed more formally than guests. Although some men choose to wear a more traditional “western” three piece suit, they often save this for the reception. Just as the bride’s Indian wedding dress is unique and special, so too should be the groom’s attire.

6. * What does Indians wear on there head ?
Some men Indians wear a cloth wrapped around their head and it is called a Phagree. Some wear a cap called a Topi.
About the women they do something called Choi.

7. * What types of shoes do Indians people do wear ?
The jutti or Punjabi Jutti is a type of footwear of Punjabi origin that is common in North India and Pakistan. They are traditionally made up of leather and with extensive embroidery, in real gold and silver thread in olden days, though now with changing times different juti with rubber soles are made available. Besides Punjabi jutti, there are various local styles as well, like Lahori, Peshawari, and Kasoori juttis. Today Amritsar and Patiala ("tilla jutti") are important trade centers for handcrafted juttis, from where they are exported all over the world to Punjabi diaspora.Closely related to mojaris, introduced during the Mughal era, juttis have evolved into several localized design variations, even depending upon the shoemaker. However by large, they have no left are right distinction, and over time take the shape of the foot. They usually have flat sole, and are similar in design for both women and men, except for men they have a sharp extended tip, and are also called khussa.

8. * What types of jewelry do Indian men wear?
Five thousand years ago, the men of the Indian culture began to wear jewelry. Indian women wear a great deal of jewelry, from necklaces to toe rings. But what about Indian men? Indian men do not adorn themselves as much as the women This is the case in most cultures, but Indian men do enjoy the occasional piece of gold and silver. This starts early in life and is present throughout the life of an Indian man.
* There are some traditional forms of jewelry that Indian men wear. Necklaces are worn by many men in the Indian culture. Some wear beaded necklaces, and others prefer metallic. Earrings also are worn by men. Armlets and bracelets are seen on the wrists of many. Finger rings also dress up the male of the Indian culture. The style changes for the jewelry depending on where the man is from. The etchings, gems, beads and so much more depends on the man's status in life

9. There are different aspects of the task and did not mention them is one of the fashion culture in India
* India is a great multi-cultural
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