People
Indians
Introduction
India is the second most populated country in the world with nearly a fifth of the world’s population. With extraordinary characteristics, rich cultures, and diversity, you can find a thread of unity among Indians.
Undoubtedly, India is a museum of various customs, cultures, creeds, social systems, races and tongues.
Quick Facts
Locale codes (for design)
en-IN, hi-IN
Currency
Indian rupee (₹)
Flag
Ethnicities
Indo-Aryan 72%
Dravidian 25%
Mongoloid and other 3%
Continent
Asia
Top Languages
English
Hindi
Punjabi
Most Popular OS
Android
Top Communication App
**Updated August 2022
What do Indians wear everyday?
Streetwear: With the rise in globalisation and urbanisation, people in larger cities often wear western clothes, especially in corporate settings. The traditional Indian attire can be categorised into 2 categories - casual and formal attire, with formal attire being inclusive of traditional festive clothing. While the style of clothing across these categories is similar, how embellished and decorative they will vary, with casual clothes being lighter and simpler.
Wearing pants, jeans, shirts and T-shirts is common practice among men living in more urbanised regions.
Headgears: Dastar, Pheta, Mysore Peta, Rajasthani safa, Gandhi topi.
Folkloric Attire
Each state in India has their own unique style of clothing, thus, when it comes to its festivals, it is important to pay attention to the details.
Some Traditional attire in each state are
- Assam- mekhela sador
- Punjab- Patiala salwar and kurta
- Jammu and Kashmir- Pheran
- Kerala- mundum neriyathum (off-white sari with the glod border)
- Gujarat- Chaniyo Choli
- Arunachal Pradesh- chemise and Mushaik
- Maharashtra- Nauwari Saadi
Traditional Attire
The most commonly known Indian attire for women is Sari, however, what we can learn more about is how each region of India interprets the sari differently.
Another commonly seen attire, especially in North India is Salwar Kameez or a kurta salwar set known as a suit, with the alternative of Churidaar (similar to leggings) instead of the salwar. Lehenga Choli is also common as traditional, festive attire.
Attire for men also varies based on the region. Ahkan, commonly known as Sherwani is a common traditional attire along with Bandhgala, Lungi, Kurta, Angarkha, Jama, Shalwar Kameez and Dhoti or Pajama.
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