FASHION SENSE OF

HIMACHAL PRADESH
SHABANA MIRZA
 • Traditional Dresses Of Rajput Men In Himachal Pradesh

The traditional dress of Himachal Pradesh of Men is they

wear a long Kurta over Churidar Pyjamas that fits the
ankles tight. They cover it with a long silky overcoat. Yak is
a very normal animal in that region even the clothing is
made from Yak skin. These overcoats are designed with
golden threads and embroidery on yak leather. It helps to
keep them warm in cold or freezing weather. They cover
their heads in winters with a turban which is a long cloth
tied over the head.
 Traditional Dresses Of Brahmin Men In Himachal Pradesh

• Men wear long Kurta with a dhoti on their legs. They wear
a lengthy overcoat or waistcoat and wear a turban on
their head. The Brahmin priests wear a white dresses
and have a cloth-like a towel carrying on their shoulders.
But on special festivals like- ceremonies, they always
wear new clothes including the Kurta, pajama, stiff caps,
and wrap a shawl around themselves as part of the
dress. The traditional dress of Himachal Pradesh of
Brahmins is breathtaking.
Traditional Dresses Of Rajput Women In Himachal Pradesh

• The traditional dress of himachal pradesh in Rajputs women

wear long dresses which cover the whole body from their neck
to feet. It is in the shape of a Kurta and they wear it on a dress.
They also wear Ghagra and Cholis. And the other dress they
wear is traditional Salwar and Kameez. And they also wear
bangles, also have a long cloth over their head, wear footwear
that is made from Yak skin and also specific grass.
Traditional Dresses Of Brahmin Women In Himachal Pradesh

• They wear Ghagra and Cholis on long trousers and the

traditional Salwar – Kameez with dupatta. They wear
special clothes for special celebrations, festivals. They
also wear jewelry like bangles, rings on the nose,
fingers, toes, neck, etc. This is the traditional dress of
himachal pradesh of Brahmins.
 Dresses of Tribal Men In Himachal Pradesh

• You can see tribal men wearing Chola(type of shirt)

on a Sultan as trousers. And tie it up with a belt
called ‘Dora’ . These belts are handwoven and
present in various sizes and made attractive.The
tribal costumes are similar to the Rajputs &
Brahmins of Himachal Pradesh. Some of the famous
tribes in Himachal Pradesh are the Pangawalas,
Kinnaurs, Gaddis, and Gujjars etc.
 Dresses of Tribal Women In Himachal Pradesh

The tribal women there love the silver jewellery and

ornaments even on dress and this is a casual attire for
them. They wear bright and shiny dresses and ornaments in
special functions and various events or gatherings. If you
look at the  himachal pradesh dress of tribal women then
you would love to try that.
Traditional Jewellery of Himachal Pradesh

• Ornaments and jewelry are one of favorite parts of the dressing of the
Himachali women and all women wear it including Rajputs, Brahmins
etc.
• Chaakk – A Silver ornament that women wear on the top of the head.
• Chiiri – This is a piece of jewelry that is similar to maangtika.
• Jhumka – Earrings that are worn in-ear and popular jewelry across the
state.
 Himachal Pradesh Bridal Dress

• There is a very beautiful and attractive dress of himachal women.

But their wedding dress(bridal dress) is the best. It is complete
with jewelry and colorful clothes. They wear long dresses, like a
ghagra and choli but it is a little bit colorful and fancy made with
attractive threads and looks shiny.
 Himachal Pradesh Groom Dress

• Tradition, Dress, Jewelry, Culture. If you haven’t seen the dress of

Himachal pradesh men then you should see it, because you are
going to love it. You can’t take your eyes off if you see their
wedding dress(Groom Dress). The groom’s dress includes a
beautiful turban on the head, a long dress like a long kurta.
 Culture of Himachal Pradesh

• Himachal Pradesh has many-religions, multi-cultures as well as

many languages, like other Indian states. Hinduism is highlighted
and strong in the south of the Greater Himalayas. In the middle
hills, people of that area appear in worship of ‘gods’ and ‘goddess’,
In Trans Himalaya, Buddhism has been successful for more than
1,000 years. The presence of Christianity came with the Britishers
and there are tons of churches in this area in the state. Islam
people are more in Nahan and in some of the major cities too.
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