Madhya Pradesh also enjoys a highly cultural capital where people have been living for many centuries. Some popular folk dances of the state are Gaur which picturize the hunt of bison and the Matki dance in which women use vessels on their heads. The Khajuraho Dance Festival organized every year in the backdrop of medieval architectural temples features Kathak and Bharatnatyam etc. The state of Madhya Pradesh has also gained popularity for its fest specialized festivities such Diwali, Holi and Dussehra depths.
Here we explore thoroughly Madhya Pradesh traditional dress for men and women.
Traditional Dress for Women
Madhya Pradesh traditional dress among the women is saree which is a popular dress in many other parts of India as well. It is a piece of cloth that is long and loose in appearance, that is worn without being sewn at its sides. The manner in which it is draped may differ from one region to the other. Some regions’ women wear a lehenga choli a bright colored clothes, which comes with a long skirt, blouse and a scarf.
- Bandhani Saree: This is another model and it comes with complicated designs with regard to tie dye. This mostly goes to explain the brightness part of the clothes and the beautiful work done on the clothes that make it a very beautiful piece of cloth.
- Maheshwari Saree: Maheshwari sarees are made from fine cotton and silk and they are best recognized for their graceful delicate patterns in geometrical shapes.
- Chanderi Saree: Known for the finest zari work and woven fabrics this sheer saree is extremely lightweight.
Traditional Dress for Men
Madhya Pradesh traditional dress that was common among people for the males was dhoti, a long cloth that is worn round the middle and over the legs. The waist coat is generally worn with a kurta that is a long, loose-shirt like garment.
- Dhoti-Kurta: This is one of the best marriage of colors because it has a good and elegant appeal good for formal and casual blending.
- Safa: A type of men’s cap –which is primarily common among individuals in rural regions–, the safa represents pride and integrity. It is often associated with different patterns, based on the area and celebration.
- Angarkha: A loose fitting, knee-length robe which is sometimes worn with trousers: the angarkha is a type of men’s dress restricted to some regions of Madhya Pradesh. It is normally designed with embroidery and stich work on it.
- Tribal Attire
The Madhya Pradesh has several tribal groups and they have their traditional way of dressing. The Bhil tribeswomen adorn their upper parts in tasty color Sari and blouses with brilliant beadwork and embroidery work. The Gond tribesman wears dhotis and kurtas and both clothese are adorned with geometrical designs and natural motifs.
The costumers of Madhya Pradesh for a long time has been a fine depiction of the state’s culture. This is very impressive, because such bright, interesting and informative traditions telling have been creating people for generations.
