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Clothing of Ancient India India has a strong connection to its history and traditions. This is especially evident in traditional Indian dress. Many people still wear traditional garments, although the use of Western clothes has increased markedly. Indian clothing is very diverse and varies by region and religious group. One of the most common garments for women is the sari. A sari is a wide strip of cotton cloth, 1.5 to 2.75 metres long, which is draped around the body. There are many methods for draping a sari. One common method is to wrap it around the waist like a skirt and then drape the end over the left shoulder. Saris are usually worn over a petticoat and a tight fitting blouse, or choli. Also common is the salwar kameez, a loose shirt over loose trousers. Men often wear a dhoti, which is similar to the sari. It only covers the lower half of the body and is worn with a traditional or Western-style shirt. Both the dhoti and the sari are ancient garments, possible dating back thousands of years. Men in some parts of India. On formal occasions men may wear a long, fitted coat called a sherwani. The turban was once a common head covering, but its use is in decline. Questions 1. Write a summary of the text. 2. True or False: (3 marks) a. Traditional Indian dress is diverse and is still worn today. b. Most Indians now wear Western-style cothing. c. The turban has undergone changes in popularity over the years. 3. Explain fully how to drape a sari. (2 marks) 4. Why do you think some Indians choose to wear Western- clothes? (1 mark) 5. ‘although the use of Western clothes has increased markedly.’ Which of these best defines the word ‘markedly’? (1 mark) a. noticeably b. slightly c. shockingly d. hardly 6. Name 4 different traditional Indian clothes mentioned in the text. (4 marks) 7. Why might men choose to wear a sherwani? (1 mark) 8. Write a description on a traditional piece of clothing that you or someone you know has worn. (3 marks) .

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