Originally Posted by
sepulatian
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I remember the tattoo. Would you mind at all if I asked what the Indian attire represents? There must be a significance. I honestly only notice the "scarf" as something that is a bit different. I must be missing things. Tell us about it, if you don't mind.
Not a problem.. The scarf is considered to be a type of Dhoti. Mainly, this style (the one I am wearing), called a Chunni, is just for fashion. The dhoti is considered formal wear all over the country. It is eminently acceptable wherever "formal wear" is bespoken or enjoined in India. Apart from all government and traditional family functions, the dhoti is also deemed acceptable at posh country clubs and at other establishments that enforce strict formal dress codes.(wikipedia).
What i am wearing on top, is called numerous things in different Indian/Pakistani languages. Known as, Salwar Kalmeez(can be confused with attire for women), Kurtas, and Jubbas. I read somewhere, the more decorated, and elegant your Kurta was, the higher Cast your family was. (makes sense, it was more expensive, so if you wear more expensive clothing, you obv had the money to afford it..) worn mainly to formal occasions, weddings, religious events --to these, just normal plain jubbas are worn, nothing too fancy unless you are attending a big religious holiday event..
man are these bad boys expensive. made from pure silk, they can cost up to 4000 bucks! its best if you know someone who is in contact with a designer, or someone who sells them locally etc..what ever I am wearing in those pictures were imported from india.