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| Varied and rich heritage of textiles exist in India where every region has its unique and traditional pattern of dressing themselves. Jharkhand has a significant tribal population. Many tribes of Jharkhand, such as Paharis and Santhals, follow a singular dress code. The tribal females' costume for a particular traditional occasion is the Parhan and the Panchi. Without their mention, no account of the costumes of Jharkhand would be complete.
The traditional tribal clothing for men in Jharkhand is called the Bhagwan, which is a one-piece cloth. However, the costumes of Jharkhand have a non-tribal character too. The traditional costume for the non-tribal men in Jharkhand includes the kurta, pyjama, dhoti and shirts. When attending some special ceremonies or a function they prefer to dress themselves in a good quality as well as attractive looking pyjama, kurta as well as sherwani.
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The traditional costume for women of Jharkhand, like most parts of India, centers on sari and blouse. For the fashion-conscious women, the dazzling Tussar silk saris are an ideal option. The sarees are specially produced in the state of Jharkhand.
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Tussar silk saris are produced in the Kharsawa district of Jharkhand, and are characterized by a lustrous texture. Often they have prints or paintings of various hues of the colorful tribal life on them, and this tribal tapestry gives the wearer an added appeal. Nowadays the Swarnarekha or the Anjana silks are flooding the market, which reflect ethnic culture.
As far as fashion accessories go, the taste of Jharkhand is simple and elegant. The accessories are made out of gold, silver and beads. The ornaments are very beautiful as well as eye-captivating. The tribal women of Jharkhand use such elegant and artistic costumes to enhance their earthy beauty. However, the non-tribal women of Jharkhand and elsewhere may also look beautiful adorning them.
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The people of Jharkhand have an innate liking for perfumes and its wonderful fragrance. So these people generally have a habit of spraying perfume on their costumes after they are ready to move out. They also use perfumed oil.
All together Jharkhand with its rich tribal culture, can provide a new fashion statement to India's fashion scenario, and its traditional tribal costumes, if marketed well, can garner significant attraction in the western market. The costumes of Jharkhand are customized to refined tastes.
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