|
Madhya Pradesh costumes exhibit diversity in various aspects. Handicrafts and distinct textile techniques have given rise to a rich variety of costumes of Madhya Pradesh. The various techniques and patterns of cloth include tie and dye, batik and weaving. Threads are tied, dipped in multi-coloured dyes and tied on cloth to make various imprintations. This resultant printed cloth is called bandhani, which is quite famous all over India.
Bandhani (locally called Bandhej) cloth is produced on a large scale in Maundsar, Indore and Ujjain. The fabric is painted with molten wax and is dyed with cold dyes to produce a cloth type called Batik. Contrast patterns on Batik cloth are quite famous. The delicate Chanderi and Maheshwari sarees produced in Madhya Pradesh are hand-woven, and they are quite famous all over India.
Costumes in urban Madhya Pradesh are quite like the costumes all over the urban India. They include sarees, shirts, pants, salwar suits, etc. The peasant population wears dhoti made from cotton or other light garments. The headgear here includes Safa, worn in the eastern part of the state, and Pagri is being worn in the western part. A piece of cloth known as Orni or Lugra is used to cover the head and the shoulders.
The tribal costumes of Madhya Pradesh are truly distinct. They have developed an interesting pattern of costumes for several occasions. Ornaments made of beads, cowries and feathers are an integral part of the tribal costumes. Colourful costumes are worn by the tribes during dance festivals, religious festivals and other important occasions. Peacock feathers, chunky ornaments, bright headgears, etc. all constitute the tribal costumes on festive occasions. Ghungroos are attached to the costumes to give them a tinkling effect.
To know more about Madhya Pradesh click on the following links :
| 
