Indian Fashion By: Maleena Ruth

Can You Say Definition?? Indian Fashion- ancient fashion in India Mehndi- the art or practice of painting elaborate patterns on the skin with henna Bindi- a small colored ornamental dot worn in the middle of a woman's forehead Sarees- An outer garment worn chiefly by women of India and Pakistan, consisting of a length of lightweight cloth with one end wrapped about the waist to form a skirt and the other draped over the shoulder or covering the head.

Basic Facts About Fashion! No stitching Fastened in a knot at the back. Sari is a long piece of flat cotton, silk or other fabric woven in different textures with different patterns. Kajal or Eyeliner time a child is six days old, its mother applies kajal to its eyes and also a small black dot on the forehead to mar the child's beauty. This 'imperfection' is said to protect from evil.

Gold? Against their skin the metal is believed to have the power purify anything it touches. Dowy The ornaments given to her at her wedding constituted a daughter's inheritance from her father

Ornaments Nose pin Necklace Bangles Ear rings Finger rings Rings Anklets Sindoor Kurti

Saree From 5 yards to 9.5 yards Tied loosely Embroidery and gold designing. A gold silver or cloth belt was fastened which kept pallu (upper cover) Folds of Sarees serve as pouches, bags and haversack to carry grocery and at times babies as well.

Mehndi West in the late 1990s, henna tattoos Applied during special occasions like weddings and festivals.

Bindi On the forehead between the two eyebrows Considered a major nerve point in human body since ancient times. 'tika', 'pottu', 'sindoor', 'tilak', 'tilakam', and 'kumkum' That Red Dot –sign of marriage A Hot Spot -area between the eyebrows -agna -command

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