An Overview from the cultural perspective Haryana is one of the northern Indian states. The Holi, Lohri and Teej festivals characterise the state with traditional dances, music, and traditional dresses on these occasions.
Traditional folk songs and dances of Haryan include Dhoad, Ragni etc. The state’s traditional dress code, the shalwar kameez for women and the kurta pajama for men has a rural appeal.
It also has several archeological sites like the Kurukshetra which is fondly referred in the Hindu epic the Mahabharata.
Haryana traditional dresses are still worn in the time of festivities; the state of Haryana is in northern India and has very rich culture. As with most other states, modern fashion has played its part in the dressing style of the state but traditional wears are still holds dear and worn on occasions.
Traditional Attire for Women
- Salwar Kameez:
Salwar kameez is one of the frequently used Haryana traditional dress adopted by women in Haryana.
It includes a flowing long top (kameez), banyan like bottom (salwar) and a necktie (dupatta).
The kameez type of clothes is usually decorated by embroidery, mirror work or any other ornamentation.
The dupatta dress can worn in various styles whereby the dupatta can be used to cover the head or shoulders.
- Lehnga Choli:
Lehenga choli is somewhat more ceremonial wear, which is traditions to wear during marriages and occasions like that.
Lehenga is a long and loose T-shaped skirt, choli is blouse and dupatta is scarve which stops at the hips.
The lehenga can be simple or can have got zari, embroidery or mirror work or beadwork on it. Choli can be very fitted or not and can have no sleeves or short or very long ones.
Traditional Attire for Men
- Kurta Pajama:
Kurta pajama is the most widely Haryana traditional dress.Pajama includes a long and tapering garment covering the upper part of the body and a garment similar to trousers worn along with the kurta.
It is draped plain or stictly embroidered with other forms of decoration exclusively at the front and base of the kurta.
In the case of the pajama it is also possible to have a straight cut or pleated.
- Dhoti Kurta:
The dhoti kurta is second type, it is more conservative garment, which is used in majority by elder people, or during some ceremonies.
It has dhoti which is a long piece of cloth, tied round the waist and legs and Kurta.
It is form fitting, and is generally a short sleeved garment with the option of additional embroidery.
Influence of Modern Fashion
Still, the conventional dressing code is frequently preferred, although modernity has affected the dressing code of people in Haryana to a great extent. Modern man wants to dress in a classical manner yet preserve elements of the contemporary fashion. For instance, women prefer buying salwar kameez with today’s slender cut and material, whereas men may put on designer kurtas and jeans.
However people of Haryana still have their traditional outlook regarding such apparels intact. This garment is usually used in functions such as festivals, weddings, and the like so as to be reminded of the culture of the state.
