Costumes in ancient and modern
Afghanistan, Bhutan, India and Japan
COSTUMES
Clothing varies from region to region depending on the people’s
• Ethnicity, geography, climate and cultural traditions.
History of clothing goes back to the 5th millennium BC in the Indus Valley Civilization, Mesopotamia, etc.
• cotton was spun, woven and dyed. • Bone needles and wooden spindles were used
Countries like Afghanistan, Bhutan, India and Japan are rich in their culture and represent a style from particular region
Afghanistan Traditional dress of Afghanistan is vibrant and diverse in culture.
• Salwar Kameez in vibrant colors in southern Afghanistan• Headscarves with jewellery.• Men wear long full kurta with half jacket.• Turbans are wear as per class, tribe and status.
Afghanistan in modern times
Due to influence of Taliban Rule, the western dresses are not worn in public Women are to be covered with burqa or veil.Mens should wear turban or headcap
BHUTAN འབྲུག་རྒྱལ་ཁབ་Modern Bhutanese culture derives from ancient culture. This culture affected the early growth of this country. Men wear a heavy knee-length robe tied with a beltWomen wear colourful blouses over which they fold and clasp a large rectangular clothClothes patterned in simple checks and stripes in earth tones.As per laws no one wears modern dresses.The colour of robe indicates the class and caste.
TRADITIONAL DRESS
INDIA
Women & young girls Ghagra Choli or Pavadai Saris as per region, in some part 10mts or
12 mts used to be wear like in Southern India and Maharashtra.
Salwar Kameez, Sharas from Nizam periodDresses worn by men
TurbansDhotiLungiPajamaKurtaGandhi cap etc.
Ancient period
INDIA
Influenced by European Style India has adapted new style of costume from 19th century onwardsWomen & young girls
Western outfits like trousers, shirts, frocks, & skirts.
Saris as per region but wore in a new fashion way. The length is maximum 6mtr.
Traditional dresses like salwar kameez, ghaghra choli, pavdai,
Dresses worn by menAre classified as formal and casual. In formal trousers, shirtsUnder casual jeans, shirts and
traditional dresses kurta pyjama, veshti, jodhpuri pants etc.
Modern Period
日本
JAPAN
Ancient Japanese clothing was mostly unisex, with differences being in colors, length and sleeves
Kimono vibrant colors and floral designs Women's obi in ancient Japanese clothing would mostly be
elaborate and decorative. The most interesting piece of ancient Japanese clothing is the ju-
ni-hitoe or the 'twelve layers' adorned by ladies at the imperial court. It is multi-layered and very heavy and worn on a daily basis for centuries!
日本 JAPAN in Modern Era Due to influence of Western countries Japan has
adapted western outfits in their daily life. Traditional dresses are worn during special occasions But still the Japanese follow etiquette and rules of
formality like such as wearing of white tie to attend a wedding and a black tie with the same black suit to funeral
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