The feels of traditional dress of Himachal Pradesh are most beautiful which shows the cultural and ethnic values of the state. The garment styles they wear is usually dictated by the conditions of the environment of the region, and the pastorialists living there are usually nomadic.
Traditional Dress for Men
- Chola: This is a type of upper body garment made of woolen fabric that is long and pleated. It is usually fastened by a ‘dora’, a belt and the apron is normally beautifully embroidered and has nice colored patterns.
- Suthan: It means a type of garment that is called pajama that covers not the upper part of the body but the lower part of the body. The wearer can use it to shield oneself from the winter cold and is preferably made of wool or any other fabric that can be described as warm. It is one of the traditional dress of Himachal Pradesh.
- Topi or Pagri: A woolen cap or turban is most popular with male sex perhaps due to the cold climate experienced in the Himalayan region.
Traditional Dress for Women
- Pattu: This is a long garment, which can be made of wool and which should be put on like a dress and then wear on the upper part of the body like a shawl. It is generally accompanied by embroidery and use of different bright colors.
- Ghagra Choli: This is a conventional style of traditional dress of Himachal Pradesh, which actually is a long and full skirt (ghagra), and a rather tight bodice (choli). This wearable is mainly used for celebrations and end of the year occasions.
- Salwar Kameez: This is a relatively a new trend in dressing up and is suited to today’s fashion and women of Himachal Pradesh. It is comprised of loose trousers (salwar) and a long suggestive tunic (Kameez).
Tribal Attire
The people of Himachal Pradesh and specially the tribal people i.e. Kinnauri, Lahauli and Spiti have fixed traditional costumes. This clothing is more usually produced from locally obtainable resources such as wool and cotton and is identified by its bright colored and classy designs.
Modern Influences
People of Himachal still prefer traditional dress, at least in villages, but modern dresses are trying to gain ground. However, it is proved that most of the people use the modern clothes with modification of traditional clothes such as joven using a traditional shawl or cap.
Cultural Significance
Therefore, continuation of the original dressing sense and fashion is an integral part of culture and tradition of Himachal Pradesh. It is normally used during ceremonies and other special functions, but it is also used for regional and ethnic differentiation. The ornamentation of costly and attractive fabrics used to embroider some traditional wears are equally great cultural practices which have been inherited through the generations.
Conclusion
Fashion accessories, shawls, earrings, shoes etc., This dresses reflect the true ethos of Himachal Pradesh in an elegant and colorful manner. This speaks of the ingenuity of different people of Himachal Pradesh, and this makes apple an iconic fruit integral part of the culture and existence of this state.
