Traditional dandiya wear for men
When one thinks of fashion clothing or even ethnicclothing of India, most
only remember the saree, salwar kameez, and various other styles that are for
women. While it is true that women have a lot more options when dealing with
clothes and garments such as embroidered
suits in India, it is not entirely true that men have less traditional
wear. There are a lot of different types of ethnic and traditional wear for men
all across the country.
Kediyu and Kafni Pajama
This is the traditional wear for men during the festivals of Navratri,
where there are colorful dandiya dances and also Garba dances.
Kediyu is made full-sleeved and long in length, usually up to the knees.
This is a type of shirt, or “gathered frock” for men. The shirt is fitting on
the top along the torso, however, it has a wide flare from the waist down. This
is made in this manner, as this is attractive during the dance when moving in
circular motions. The sleeves are also a tight fit.
The Kafni pajamas are fashioned to match the shirt. The pajamas have
multiple pleats from the waist that flair during the dance. The bottom part of
the pajamas tapers down towards the ankle and ends in a cuff. This is heavily
embroidered as are the clothes for women, likeheavily embroidered sarees in India. The embroidery work is more concentrated
around the neckline, cuff and the flared pajamas at the bottom. Many prefer to
wear plain pajamas with minimal embroidery near the ankle only on the pajamas;
others choose pajamas with embroidered art all over.
Recent times have seen a rise in printed kurtis
in India, rather than hand-embroidered clothes that are not only
expensive but also need meticulous care for maintenance. However, the beauty of
embroidered clothes remains unmatched.
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