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Dear Rotaractors,

Warm Rotaract Greetings from Rotaract Club of Thane North (RID 3142- )

We are glad sharing an editorial space with you and find great pleasure introducing the Traditional attire of our country. As you know a diverse country and has 29 states and 7 union territories. Every state has their own diverse language and traditional attire. We even have diversity in religion maximum people following and the rest being Islam, Christianity and ; leave aside the other tribes which have their own traditional attire. Living in such a diversified country it is difficult to write about the entire traditional , but here I will just try giving you a glimpse of the same. For men, traditional clothes are the /, Bandhgala, , , , and or Pajama. Additionally, recently pants and have been accepted as traditional Indian by the .

In India, women's clothing varies widely and is closely associated with the local culture, religion and climate. Traditional Indian clothing for women in the north and east are worn with tops; a long called a or pavada worn with choli and a to create an ensemble called a gagra choli; or kameez , while many south Indian women traditionally wear and children wear pattu langa. Saris made out of are considered the most elegant. , formerly known as Bombay, is one of India's capitals. In many rural parts of India, traditional clothes is worn. Women wear a sari, a long sheet of colourful cloth, draped over a simple or fancy . Little girls wear a pavada. Both are often patterned. is a part of women's make-up. Indo- clothing is the fusion of Western and Subcontinental fashion. Other clothing includes the , , kurti and kurta, and sherwani.

The traditional style of varies with male or female distinctions. This is still followed in the rural areas, though is changing in the urban areas. Girls before puberty wear a long skirt (called langa/paawada in Andhra) and a short blouse, called a choli, above it.

This is just a small glimpse to our traditional clothing. I hereby thank the International Service directors of Rotaract Club of Chittagong South (RID - 3282), Rotaract Club of Navsari Youth Turks ( RID - 3060) and Rotaract Club of Thane North (RID - 3142) for giving me the opportunity to share this article regarding our traditional clothing and hereby allow us to know about your countries culture.

Hoping to incorporate a clutural exchange program in future.

Best Wishes,

RTR. MAHANAND VISHWAKARMA President (Rota year 2018-2019) ROTARACT CLUB OF THANE NORTH (CLUB ID- 7399) SPONSORED BY: ROTARY CLUB OF THANE NORTH, ROTARY INTERNATIONAL DISTRICT-3142, INDIA.

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Dear Rotararctors,

Warm Rotaract Greetings from Rotaract Club of Navsari Young Turks (RID 3060-India),

I feel very glad that share the joint editorial about introducing of Traditional Cloths of County. With form three different District Rotary International District- Rotaract Club of Chittagong South (RID 3282) Rotaract Club of Thane North (RID 3142) & Rotaract Club of Navsari Young Turks (RID 3060) are the initiators of this editorial for better friendship and fellowship.

Rotaract Club of Navsari Young Turks (RID 3060) shares the traditional dress about the traditional.

Patola Silk or popularly known as 'Queen of all ' forms a major part of traditional Gujarati attire. Gujarati brides are adorned with silk and woven sarees of Gharchola and Panetar. The traditional attires often incorporate tie- or traditional block prints. The region of Kutch has a distinctive traditional outfit adorned by women known as Abhas. Chania are a popular choice of outfit during the festive season of Navratri Mahotsav. Men also wear unique attire known as Kediya dress during the Navratri season. Also, a prevalent Gujarati trend is the Pachchikam that originated in Kutch.

I would like to thanks International Service Directors of Rotaract Club of Chittagong South (RID 3282), Rotaract Club of Navsari Young Turks (RID 3060) and Rotaract Club of Thane North (RID 3142) for given the opportunity the share the thoughts on traditional dress up from the county. This editorial helpful for us to know about your country’s culture. Hope that we will arrange a cultural exchange program in future.

Best wishes from Rotaract Club of Navsari Young Turks (RID 3060-India)

REGARDS,

RTR. SAGAR DHORAJIYA President (Rota year 2018-2019) ROTARACT CLUB OF NAVSARI YOUNG TURKS (CLUB ID- 214369) SPONSORED BY: ROTARY CLUB OF NAVSARI, ROTARY INTERNATIONAL DISTRICT-3060, INDIA.

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Dear Fellow,

Warm Rotaract Greetings from Rotaract Club of Chittagong South (RID 3282-),

It’s a very pleasure for me to pen down this message for the Joint editorial about introducing of Traditional Cloths of country. Three Rotaract from three different Rotary International District- Rotaract Club of Thane North (RID 3142), Rotaract Club of Navsari Young Turks (RID 3060), Rotaract Club of Chittagong South (RID 3282) are the initiators of this editorial for better friendship and fellowship.

Rotaract Club of Chittagong South from RID 3282, Bangladesh sharing about the traditional cloths of Bangladesh.

Dress refers to the use of cloths for attiring. Bangladeshi people have unique dress preferences. Bangladeshi men traditionally wear Panjabi on religious and cultural occasions. Bangladeshi men wear lungi as (in rural areas). Shari is the main and traditional dress of Bangladeshi women.The women also has a different preference to which types of Sharee. Whether it may be silk sharis, sharis, or designer sharis.

Again, Bangladeshi women habitually wear Sarees. was once world famous for its most artistic and expensive ornamental fabric. And traditionally males wear , Fatuas and . Hindus wear Dhuty for religious purposes.

I congratulate and thankful to international service directors of Rotaract Club of Thane North (RID 3142), Rotaract Club of Navsari Young Turks (RID 3060) and Rotaract Club of Chittagong South (RID 3282) and my colleague presidents from Rotaract Club of Thane North (RID 3142), Rotaract Club of Navsari Young Turks (RID 3060) for taking this initiative. This editorial helpful for us to know about your country’s culture. Hope that we will arrange a cultural exchange program in future.

Best wishes from Rotaract Club of Chittagong South (RID 3282,Bangladesh).

REGARDS,

RTR. MD. RABIUL HOSSAIN President (Rota year 2018-2019) ROTARACT CLUB OF CHITTAGONG SOUTH (CLUB ID- 64137) SPONSORED BY: ROTARY CLUB OF CHITTAGONG SOUTH, ROTARY INTERNATIONAL DISTRICT-3282, BABGLADESH.

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Dear fellow

Warm Rotaract Greetings from Rotaract Club of Chittagong South (RID 3282-Bangladesh).

I feel very lucky to be a part of this wonderful editorial.

Representing my country (Bangladesh) is always prideful for me. And it’s a great opportunity to epresent my countries traditional clothes internationally. And I am very much exciting to know about another two countries traditional clothes by this joint editorial.

I am very much thankful to International Service Director and President of Rotaract Club of Thane North (RID 3142), Rotaract Club of Navsari Young Turks (RID 3060). I also grateful to my club for helping myself on this editorial. I firmly believe this joint activity will build a strong relationship among us. And together we will enjoy a Happy and successful year. Let’s work for quaLity rotaracting and keep supporting us as much as you can. Enjoy Rotaracting

Regards,

RTR. RASHEDUL ISLAM International Service Director (Rota year 2018-2019) ROTARACT CLUB OF CHITTAGONG SOUTH (CLUB ID- 64137) SPONSORED BY: ROTARY CLUB OF CHITTAGONG SOUTH, ROTARY INTERNATIONAL DISTRICT-3282,BABGLADESH.

Maharashtrian Attire for Men

Dhoti The men in usually we a dhoti. A dhoti is a single piece of cloth that is tucked around one's , and it covers the entire leg till the ankle. are secured by making five tucks on each side, and then the loose ends are put in at the back. Dhotis are usually saffron or cream or in colour. Dhotis are an unstitched piece of clothing that do not require any proper measurements as one could make it however tight or loose they wished it to be. Maharashtrians usually have the same style for everything - work or celebration. Therefore their clothes were made comfortable. Nagpur, a city in Maharashtra, is famous for its dhotis.

Kurta / Maharashtrian men usually wear tops or above their dhoti. The tops are made up of cotton so as to able the garment to absorb sweat since Maharashtra has a warm to a hot environment. These tops are thin and loose, generally white in colour.

Pehta Pehta is the headdress Marathi men wear. It is a 'topi', or a head cover usually made up of cotton. Pehta, also known as pagris are small that are made to cover the heads so as to protect them from the direct sun rays falling on their heads. Travellers and people working outside, under the sun especially wear this. By preventing the direct sun rays, the individual does not feel drained or tired too quickly or easily.

Footwear The men usually wear simple but sturdy . Their are open making it comfortable for them to wear. The sandals are strong and are made up of leather.

Maharashtrian Attire for Women

Nauvari Saree

Nauvari (also known as Nav Vari, Nauvaree, Kasta Sari, Kacha, Sakachcha, Lugade) is a nine yards saree worn by the Marathi women or women of Maharashtra. The name ‘Nauvari’ originated from the saree’s length of nine yards. The style of drape for Nauvari has evolved drastically from the traditional style to the modern-age cult and is draped in such a way that it gives a trouser-dress like an appearance, while the sari is tucked at the back. Nauvari sarees usually come in cotton and is worn without a , majorly by the Maharashtrian women community. Origin & History Historically, the women of the Empire showcased their abilities and caliber by assisting their fellow male warriors during the times of war. Hence, in to accomplish their mission and yet maintain their comfort of physical movement during the wars, these Marathi women invented this Maharashtrian style of drape.

Origin & History

Historically, the women of the Maratha Empire showcased their abilities and caliber by assisting their fellow male warriors during the times of war. Hence, in order to accomplish their mission and yet maintain their comfort of physical movement during the wars, these Marathi women invented this Maharashtrian style of drape.

Koli Drape

The Koli community comprises people who migrated from , , Gujarat, Maharashtra, and , to the state of Maharashtra. The women of this community wear Nauvari in two pieces. The Koli drape involves the following steps:

1. Nauvari is cut into two pieces. 2. One piece is tied around the waist. 3. The second piece is tucked at the upper part of the body, and pulled over the head via the left shoulder, to give a Marathi look.

Wearing the Attire

The Nauvari saree is usually worn by the elderly Marathi women and the Maharashtrian Brahmin women. With rich culture and royal elegance of the Marathi women, Nauvari is usually accessorized with traditional jewelry and gajra in the hair. A strong desire to wear the Nauvari sari, though quite a difficult task to drape one, the Nauvari went through an innovating concept of ‘Readymade/ Pre- Stitched Nauvari Saree.

North Indian Attire for Women

Punjabi Dress for Women: , Salwar Kameez

Punjab and Haryana are the rich agricultural states of India. The traditional of women in are extremely colorful and beautiful to look at. Punjabi dresses for women are a clear indication of the vibrant culture of the people. Punjab is well known for the use of "phulkari" emboidery in its .

Phulkari is a popular Indian form of where there is flower work embroidery in multiple colors. This is seen in the , which are worn over a tight-fitting choli and ghagra. Phulkari is the rural traditional Punjabi dress for women of this region. The women of Punjab are responsible for the state's most famous item of handicraft - the phulkari. It is a custom in Punjab to make a phulkari known as "bagh" (garden) on every ceremonial purpose. It is made in such a way that the entire cloth is covered with embroidery that the base cloth cannot be seen at all. The most common Punjabi dress for women. A dupatta or a chudni about 2.5 metres long generally completes the ensemble. It’s a matter of pride for every Punjabi woman to have a good collection of woolen shawls.

Haryana: Damaan, Kurti and Chunder

Like Punjab, the costumes of Haryana are also very vibrant and colorful. The simplicity of the people of Haryana and their spirited enthusiasm for life is visible in their way of dressing up. The women of this state have a special affection towads colors. The basic traditional dress of Haryani women is the Damaan, Kurti and Chunder. The Daaman is the ankle length, flairy long skirt, available in bright colors. Kurti is a waist length shirt or blouse, usually in light colours. Chunder is the actually the long, coloured piece of cloth like the chudni. The highlight of the chunder is usually the shiny all anong the border and is used to cover the head and is drawn in the front like the 'pallav' of the saree.

Jammu and : Phiran

The most popular attire of women in Jammu and Kashmir is the phiran. Kashmiri phiran are long, loose that cover their physique but do not reduce the appearance or the physical appeal of the women. These gowns are decorated with colorful floral motifs and designs. Whereas a Muslim woman wears a that is knee-length, loose and embroidered in front and on the ends, a Hindu woman's wear their pherans long, stretching up to their feet with narrowed down sleeves. Phirans are tied at the waist with folded material called lhungi. women wear a "taranga", a headdress, stitched to a suspended and it narrows down at the back, towards the heels. On the other hand, Muslim Kashmiri women wear a known as the "kasaba". The kasaba is stitched in the form of a and is pinned together by brooches. A pin-scarf suspended from the kasaba descends towards the shoulder. Elaborate or floral patterns are a prominent feature of a Kashmiri woman's pheran. Today phirans are worn by women of other parts of Indian as well.

Rajasthan: Ghaghra choli

The otherwise dull colored monotone of the sands Rajasthan becomes cheery, colorful with the vibrant spirits of the people who wear attractive and colors to make up for the absence of blooming flowers. Everything from head-to-toe, the dress, jewellery and even the footwear establishes the identity, the religion and the social and economic status of a Rajathani women. The traditional dress of a Rajasthani woman. It is said that the width and the number of in the "Ghagra" or the long ankle length skirt symbolize one's prosperity. The dress is available in many colors and styles. Rajasthan is famous for tie and dye prints or prints. The traditional dresses of Rajasthani women display a colorful look with their colorful motis and prints in tie dye. Rajasthan traditional dresses of women are vibrant and extremely well-suited to the climatic conditions of the desert region. Though the modern influence and urbanization is also reflected in the changing attire of the state, the traditional dress continues to exist in perfect harmony with modern ways of dressing.

South Indian Attire for Women

South Indian dresses are known for its simple and graceful look. The four South Indian states, namely , , and are famous for many reasons. Temples and the sarees of this list. Although there are minor variations in the costumes and ways of wearing, the traditional dresses of South India do not vary too much. In fact, Indian sareescan be called the common traditional dress of all women in South India with variations in the style of and draping.

Traditional Dress of Kerala The traditional dress of Kreala is the '' or ' and neriathu'. It is worn by both, men and women of Kerala. The mundum neryathum consists of two pieces of cloth- mundu which is the cloth draped on the lower part of the body and neriyathu which is worn over a blouse. Mundu is a hand woven cotton cloth which is very comfortable in the summers. It is of white or cream color with a colored strip known as 'kara' meaning border. Traditionally, the Neriyathum is tucked inside the blouse. Sometimes, it is worn over the left shoulder just like the sarees of are worn.

Mundum neriyathum is worn by women from all communities of Kerala. However, the style of its wearing is different among the Christian women. They fold the mundu in multiple folds that resembles the shape of a fan. This portion is hung at the back. The mundum neryathum for festive occasion has golden colored borders or a broad zari border known as , lending the another name- the "Kasavu Saree". Nowadays, these festival sarees of South India also come with borders of coated or artificial color (instead of golden color) with peacock or temple designs. The blouse worn by the women of Kerala differs according to the age and marital status. Young unmarried girls traditionally wear blouse while married women wear red . With time, the mundum neriyathum has been replaced by the 'Set-sari', which is a single strip of cloth and is famously known as the 'Kerala saree'.

Traditional Dress of Andhra Pradesh

Andhra Pradesh is a representation of true soul of India as it is the home of diverse cultures of India. This South Indian state is most famous for its rich handloom sarees but women here can be seen in other dresses too. While the Hindu women wear different types of sarees, Muslim women can be spotted in burkha or the . The prevalence of IT sector in have made the western womens wear like , and shirts, and ladies kurtis also popular in the state. However, the traditional dress of Andhra Pradesh still is the ethnic handloom sarees that are made at different places and are mostly famous by the names of these places.

The silk sarees made in Dharmavaram of Andhra Pradesh are the coveted sarees for ceremonies and festivals. The Dharmavaram sarees have plain borders without much contrast. However, the brocaded gold patterns or butta designs on the borders and the exclusively designed pallus are the features that make the Dharmavaram silk sarees so special for Andhra women. Yet another handloom saree- the is manufactured in region of Andhra Pradesh. These sarees are famous world over for their cotton body with pure silk borders and pallu. The Ikkat sariswere first woven in the Nalgonda district of Andhra Pradesh. However, now they are famous by the name of Pochampally sarees due to their vast scale production in the Pochampally region of Andhra Pradesh. These sarees are also made in Puttapaka, and Chautuppal villages of Andhra Pradesh. The unique feature of Ikkat saris lie in the weaving -pattern wherein the is arbitrarily dyed in zigzag or geometric structures. The Mangalgir saris, which are fine cotton sarees, are made in the Mangalgiri region of Andhra Pradesh. The Venkatagiri saris are hand woven with locally made jalas. They are fine examples of the jacquard weave. The body of the Venkatagiri sari is in sheer cotton, embellished with gold motifs like dots, coins, leaves, parrots, or simple geometric designs.

Apart from sarees, there are some tribal costumes too in Andhra Pradesh. The women of the tribe Lambadi wear attractive, colorful and heavy wide skirt like garments famous as Lambadi dress. Their bright shaded red, and attire have lots of mirrors and beads studded on them. These women carry a scarf which they throw over the shoulders and on the head. An embroidered choli with long sleeves is worn by them to cover their upper body. This choli is tied at the back with the help of .

Traditional Dress of Karnataka

Karnataka, particularly Bangalore and , is the silk hub of India and as such Karnataka silk sarees are its traditional costume. However, the different drapes of sarees make these sarees unique. The Coorgi style of draping a saree in Karnataka involves tying the pleats in the rear instead of the front and a small portion of the pallu is placed over the shoulder. sarees are made with lustrous zari and rich silk. The extraordinary sheen of the fabric and the purity of the zari make these saree an elegant women dress. The Kornadu saris are a mix of cotton and silk. The are woven with a blue cotton yarn and silk yarn in several colors other than blue. The motifs at border are varied and the body of the sari has checked or striped patterns. They are mostly used as dailycasual wear sarees. The handloom Irkal saris have the beautiful embroidery on them. Kasuti embroidery is a special craft practiced mainly in Uttara Kanara district or North Kanara district of Karnataka. The motifs on Irkal saris include architectural designs, cradle, elephant, and squirrel among others. The Mysore crepe silk sarees are used as office wear sarees due to their light- weight, and easy to care nature.

Traditional Dress of Tamil Nadu

The basic and the most traditional women dress of Tamil nadu is the 'Pavada Davani' famous by the name of half saree. It is a three piece clothing which includes a long lower garment resembling a long skirt; a choli blouse; and a long like strip of cloth which is about as long as a half saree. It is usually worn by the village girls in Tamil Nadu. However, the are the most famous traditional costume of Tamil Nadu. The designs on the body of the sari are woven with gold thread and the saree have varied motifs on it, ranging from figures to temples, along the border. The rich silk fabric, elaborate weaving designs and contrasting borders have made kanjivaram sarees popular not only in Tamil Nadu and India but all over the world. Many traditional Indian sarees of Tamil Nadu, apart from the famous kanjivaram sarees, constitute the traditional costume of Tamil Nadu. The Kodalikareppur or Karpur saris made in the village of Kolli Karpur is a mixture of hand painting, block printing and weaving. The Kora cotton saris, woven widely in Coimbatore district, have a self-designed jacquard pattern all over. Kurainadu and Kodambakkam saris are made by blending cotton and silk with beautiful geometric and floral designs. The Poornakumbham cotton saris are the fine cotton textured saris woven with rudraksha motifs and highlighted with pearls and cross lines. The Chungadi sarees of Madurai are basically made with the technique of tie and dye. Bright colors like red, , blue and are used in these srees which have unique kolam (geometric) or rangoli patterns with borders in contrast colors. The Tribhuvanam silk sarisare made by highly skilled weavers and have floral and animal designs on them.

Gujarat Traditional Cloths for Men

Chorn Chorno is a type of cotton pants that the Gujarati men wear. It looks like a stitched dhoti and is very loose and comfortable. Chorno either has a string to tie at the waist or have elastic.

Kediyu Kediyu is a garment that is worn above the chorno to cover the top part of the body. A kediyu is type kurta with frills, worn by the men in Gujarat. Kediyu is also referred to as Angrakhu.

Dhoti Dhotee or dhoti is a long piece of garment that is wrapped around the lower body of men. The garment is wrapped around the waist and tucked from between the legs. Gujarati men wore white or light coloured dhotis for normal wear.

Kurta A kurta is the top worn to cover the torso of men. The Kurtas for everyday use are made up of cotton. Festive kurtas may have embroideries or some designs in them.

Phento Phento is a headwear or a turban worn by Gujarati men, especially in rural area. It consists of a layered cloth wrapped around the head.

Jewellery Young boys do not wear much jewellery. The men of Gujarat may wear a gold and a gold chain.

Gujarat Traditional Cloths for Women

Ghagra Choli or Chaniya Choli The traditional attire of Gujarati women is Chaniya Choli or ; Women also wear an Odhni (dupatta or chunni) with it.

Chaniyo The Chaniyo or is a coloured petticoat or skirt-like garment worn by the women. The Chaniyo is designed with mirrors and thread work

Choli The women wear Polku or Choli on the top. It is an embroidered short blouse.

Chunni Chunni, Odhni or dupatta is an elongated piece of cloth to complete the dress. The churn is worn diagonally and is used to cover their heads. The women may also wear Kurtas instead of choli known as Zhabo and lehenga along with it.

Saree A saree is a long piece of garment that is wrapped around the woman's body, and the excess or the end is wrapped around the shoulder. However, the Gujarati women wear sarees with the end of the saree in the front

Dresses for Special Ceremonies

Raas Raas is a form of folk dance done in pairs. It is a dance done to reenact the Raas Leela or the dance of Lord . The pair dances with sticks in their hands and hit each other's sticks while dancing. Garba is a folk dance done in a circle with a group of people by following simple steps. Raas Garba is done during Navratri, and any other celebrations.

Women wear chaniya choli or ghagra choli with a kamarbandha. A kamarbandha is a coloured waistband. It may be made out of cloth or in a chain like jewellery manner. The kamarbandha is worn over the chunni to keep the chunni from flying away.

Men wear keviya and . Churidars are tight . Keviya is tight long sleeved plaited with frills. They are embroidered with mirror work to add to the festive feel. Marriage Bride: The bride wears saree for the ceremony. The saree may a panetar saree or a 'gharchola'. Panetar is a white saree with red bandhini border. Gharchola is a traditional red bandhini saree with woven squares pattern all over it.

Bangaladesh Attire

Bangladesh has mixed culture and there is a diversified influence of culture on our costume. The main purposes of this survey are to find the connection between culture & costumes. Commonly Bangladeshi women like to wear saree, Salwar kameez , men wear Panjabi, Pajama, Fatua, Lungi ,Dhoti, & Gumcha and modern Bangladeshi like to wear shirt, pant, , T- shirt & . Purposes of the research are to represent our traditional costumes and how it is connected to our culture and traditional heritage

Lungi

The Lungi is a most common & traditional costume of Bangladesh . Lungi is commonly using as a men’s costume in our country. Length of common adult Lungi approximately 200cm height 115cm longer tubular shape, Lungi adjusts with a waist line by the secure knot. It is very comfortable, easy to wear costume. Normally Urban people are using Lungi as a casual costume at home. Ruler area people are commonly using Lungi as a daily wearable costume .There are various types, colour, quality & design of lungi available in our country such as stripe Lungi, Lungi, Solid colour Lungi, Lungi .Cotton Lungi is very popular for daily use, also silk types Lungi very popular in our country normally, this type of the Lungi use for weddings and occasional purpose.

A lungi is a loop of cloth, somewhat like a very, very loose skirt or a . It hangs from the waist to the ankles and is gathered in front at the waist and twisted into a sort of half knot, with the ends tucked in so they won’t unravel. If a Bengali boy wants to run, swim, fish, or play, he can pull the bottom of the lungi up and tuck it into his waist, ready for action.

Saree

Saree is the main women traditional costume of Bangladesh. It is mainly used for women dress. Saree is five to six yards unstitch long cloths. Basically the draping method is applied to wearing saree. The saree has beautiful selvage ornamented with different type of motive, and end point of saree namely (Achol) very fine ornamented. Bangladesh women very like to wear saree especially traditional, religion, & social festivals purpose. Bangladeshi people celebrate different type of festivals. Some are the religion, some are the traditional and some are the social.

Categories of Bangladesh traditional saree : -jamdani -Tangail Jamdani (Bangladesh) -Beanarasi - - Tant saree

Panjabi (with Pajama)

On special occasions, Bangladeshi’s people wear pajama-panjabi. Panjabi is traditional dress of Bangladesh. The top part of the dress reached the knee. It is made by cotton.

Gamcha

Gamcha is one of the cultural clothing heritages of Bangladesh. Basically cotton towel is used for dry body after bathing. It make by the local handloom, near about 2 to 2.5 yards length and height 2.5 yards (approximately) very colourful various types of check print and colour uses for . In Bangladesh Gamcha not only use for towel also some people of Bangladesh, especially lower class peoples, like the worker, labours farm worker uses Gamcha as scurf. Now a day’s Gamcha is used as a, saree, blouse, Fatua , Panjabi, & ornaments, also it got popularity not only in our country but also in aboard.

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