In India Red color symbolic to auspiciousness, hence Indian bridal dresses are mostly red in colour . Red is also the colour of shakti .this color also represents love ,dedication and passion and negative side it represent anger and aggression . red is an extremely important colour for married women in India as it symbolizes energy, Increases enthusiasm ,Stimulates energy, Encourages action and confidence and provide a sense of protection from fears and anxiety. It is also the color of Fame. In fashion red is considered as a powerful colour that speaks of style and confidence, It is also fashion classic that never goes out of style. Dark red is linked with strength, determination, fury, resentment, headship, courage, desire, hatred, and rage. Light red represents bliss, fervor, compassion, and esteem. In India, a red mark on the forehead is said to bring good luck. To the Hindu, red symbolizes pleasure, existence, power and resourcefulness.

1. A colour which symbolize joy and Fortune
Power of religion and traditions in Indian Society is indivisible . India has a rich cultural
heritage, people of different culture , religion ,cult and social group lives in India. Indian
minds are more devout to their culture and follow it fervently . They are more passionate
about their religious moral code. Thus one can see empowering effect o f culture in Indian
clothing .
Tradition women wear in India includes Saree, a long piece of unstitched cloth which is 6-8
meterin length and is draped around the body over a blouse(also called as choli, used to
cover breast ) and petticoat( a long skirt till ankle). Lehanga odhna , is another traditional
apparel which is famous for its comfort and elegance . Lehanga is a long skirt ,it is narrow
from waist and own a flaring width .to cover upper body women generally wear a kurti ,
which is like a fitted short shirt .lehanga kurti is followed by the dupatta or odhna which is
draped around the body covering shoulders and some time heads . Salwar Kameez is
another ethnic wear which comes from northen part of India ,salwar is a loose trouser or
loose pants while kameez is just like a tunic. Dupatta is along 2.5 to 3meter unstitched cloth
used as scarf to cover the shoulders and head.
Indian men’s ethnic wear consist Kurta pyjama, sherwani ,dhoti kurta , safa or pagri
,breeches , but as a result of urbanization Indian dressing has changed or we can say is
revived. Both men and women wear is inspired by overseas lands. Like jeans , party wear

2. gown , tuxedo suits ,Jodhpuri suit , jodhpuri breeches ,short kurtis , etc .Since the vedic
time the color symbolism in Indian garments are have played an eminent role .colours
have a deep significance . Use of color creates an environment.
In India Red color symbolic to auspiciousness, hence Indian bridal dresses are mostly red
in colour . Red is also the colour of shakti .this color also represents love ,dedication and
passion and negative side it represent anger and aggression . red is an extremely important
colour for married women in India as it symbolizes energy, Increases enthusiasm
,Stimulates energy, Encourages action and confidence and provide a sense of protection
from fears and anxiety. It is also the color of Fame. In fashion red is considered as a
powerful colour that speaks of style and confidence, It is also fashion classic that never goes
out of style. Dark red is linked with strength, determination, fury, resentment, headship,
courage, desire, hatred, and rage. Light red represents bliss, fervor, compassion, and
esteem. In India, a red mark on the forehead is said to bring good luck. To the Hindu, red
symbolizes pleasure, existence, power and resourcefulness.
Acc to Wikipedia ‘In India, brides traditionally wear a red sari, called the sari of blood,
offered by their father, signifying that his duties as a father are transferred to the new
husband, and as a symbol of his wish for her to have children. Once married, the bride will
wear a sari with a red border, changing it to a white sari if her husband dies. In Pakistan
and India, brides traditionally also have their hands and feet painted red with henna by the
family of their new spouse, to bring happiness and signify their new status’
Indian men also wear red safa or red turban to reflect their joy and pleasure during
wedding , red is also the colour of warrior that depicts chivalry ,power and heroism. Hence
men are also more keen to add this fabulous color in their wardrobe . ethnic wear ike
sherwani , kurta pyjama , etc in red are specifically are worn by men in ceremony and holy
rituals .
In Bharatplaza ,we offer Indian wedding dresses and ethnic wear for both men and
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visiting our website www.bharatplaza.in .
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