This document discusses Indian fashion history in the 19th century. It describes the various styles of women's clothing in different regions of India during this time period, including the northern Banaras style, western Paithani style, eastern Ikat style, and southern Kanchivaram style. It also discusses the traditional sari worn by women, noting it became a symbol of Indian national identity in the late 19th/early 20th century. The document concludes by describing the traditional dhoti clothing worn by men for centuries in India, including regional variations such as in southern India.

1. Indian Fashion History in
19th century

2. Indian fashion throughout epochs
Around 13th century Indian silk used to be imported by
the western countries. Indian textiles were globally
renowned for its quality.. As a rise and shine, today
fashion becomes one of the integral parts of each and
every young Indian’s life. The country has two
international Fashion Weeks and Vast shows occur at
every edges of India. The word “fashion” in India now
enfolds customary Indian textiles and techniques with
contemporary trends and perspectives.

3. Apparels in 19th century

4. WOMENS CULTUS
Northern style: Banaras
Western style: Paithani
Eastern style: Ikat
Southern style: Kanchivaram

5. OUR TRADITION : SARI
The sari is a long strip of unstitched cloth that women
drape over the body in several unique ways. In the late
20th century, the most common way to carry the sari is to
cover it around the waist and drape it over the shoulder.
Women wear a fitted short-sleeved blouse called a "choli"
or "ravika."In the late 19th and 20th century the sari
became a emblem of the Indian nation. The sari developed
as a costume of its own in both South and North India is
widely regarded as an epitome of Indian culture.

6. Epic Age
Brahmans
Village Attire
Indian Attire

7. Indian has worn the dhoti and styles similar to the dhoti for
several centuries. Several dhoti styles appear in the Amravati
sculptures made during the Satavahana dynasty of south India
(2nd to 3rd century B.C.).A dhoti is from four to six feet long
white or color fillet of cotton. This traditional dress up is mainly
worn by men in hamlets. There are many regional variations.
for example, In the southern part of India, men sometimes haul
up the dhoti and pleat the top around the waist, the n the dhoti
ends slightly under the knees.