Fashion

  History of clothing in the Indian subcontinent can be traced to the Indus valley civilization or earlier. Indians have mainly worn clothing made up of locally grown cotton. India was one of the first places where cotton was cultivated and used even as early as 2500 BCE during the Harappan era. The remnants of the ancient Indian clothing can be found in the figurines discovered from the sites near the Indus valley civilization, the rock-cut sculptures, the cave paintings, and human art forms found in temples and monuments. These scriptures view the figures of human wearing clothes which can be wrapped around the body. Taking the instances of the Sari, the bandana, to that of the turban and the dhoti; the traditional Indian wears were mostly tied around the body in various ways. Statue of the "Priest King" wearing a printed robe, Mohenjo-daro, Indus Valley civilization, c. 2000–1900 BCE . Royal cemetery of Ur headdress acc...

Introduction : "Rich and diverse, spans from ancient times with regional variations like the sari, ghagra choli, and dhoti, to the modern era with the rise of Bollywood and global brands, evolving through periods of traditional craftsmanship, colonial influence, and post-independence development." Ancient Roots & Traditional Styles: Early Evidence: The history of clothing in India can be traced back to the Indus Valley civilization and even earlier, with cotton cultivation and use as early as 2500 BCE.   Vedic Period: The Rig Veda mentions "Paridhan" (dyed) and "Pesas" (embroidered) garments, indicating refined fabric techniques.   Mauryan Era: Literary and sculptural sources, like the Arthashastra of Kautilya,  mention threads, coats, cloth, and ropes manufactured by the weaving department.  ·          Muslin and Trade: By the 2nd century AD, muslin clothes from southern India were traded to the Roman Emperors.  ...