* You can
also use them as "Wrap around Sarongs for Beach".
* Size: 88 inches x 40 inches
* Cold water hand wash individually
* Block printed cotton dupatta scarf by the village
artisans of Rajasthan.
* Shipped in 48 hours from Gurgaon, a suburb of New Delhi, India
Product
Description
Cotton scarf in tie dye print serve multiple purposes.
It is an important part of the sundresses during summer
season in India. It is light in weight and soaks sweat
well. Colorful print on these scarves also makes them
look very elegant. In summer, women in India generally
wear light shade dresses. Block or tie and dye print
scarves add a bit of color to otherwise very light
dresses. Besides, these cotton scarves can alternate
very well as sarongs for beach wear.
Indian cotton stole is often long and narrow, usually
worn on or near the head, for warmth, fashion,
cleanliness, or religious purposes. In dry, dusty
climates, or in environments where there is a lot of
airborne contaminants, a thin stole is often worn over
the head to keep the hair clean. Over time, this custom
has evolved into a fashionable item in many cultures,
particularly among women. Scarves in India have a
significant place and traditional value. They are
significant because they are considered a protector of
women's integrity. Women's outfit in India is considered
incomplete without a long stole. The fabric of a stole
can be cotton, chiffon, georgette, silk, net or
sometimes mixed too. These are integral parts of the salwar kurta, lehenga, and churidar. With cultural
exposure from Europe, these scarves found their way to
the western wardrobes too.
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Sari
A sari / saree is the traditional female garment in
India, Pakistan, Bangladesh, Nepal and Sri Lanka. A sari
is a very long strip of unstitched cloth, ranging from
four to nine metres in length, which can be draped in
various styles. The most common style is for the sari to
be wrapped around the waist, with one end then draped
over the shoulder baring the midriff. The sari is
usually worn over a petticoat (pavada/pavadai in the
south, and shaya in eastern India), with a blouse known
as a choli or ravika forming the upper garment. The
choli has short sleeves and a low neck and is usually
cropped, and as such is particularly well-suited for
wear in the sultry South Asian summers. Cholis may be
"backless" or of a halter neck style. These are usually
more dressy with a lot of embellishments such as mirrors
or embroidery and may be worn on special occasions. Women
in the armed forces, when wearing a sari uniform, don a
half-sleeve shirt tucked in at the waist.
Salwar kameez and dupatta
The salwar kameez is another form of popular dress for
females. It consists of loose trousers (the salwar)
topped by a long loose shirt (the kameez). It originates
from the state of Punjab in India, but now has become
popular all across India, and other South Asian
countries. It is commonly worn with a narrow scarf
called a dupatta, which can be used to cover the head,
or just draped over the shoulders. The salwar kameez is
most common in the northwestern part of India.
Lehenga, choli, and odhani
The women of Rajasthan and Gujarat often wear colorful
swirling skirts called lehenga, paired with a short
bodice called a choli. If they must cover their heads,
they do so with bright veils called odhani.
