Garments

Indian textile industry has charmed the world since ages with their breathtakingly intricate designs & patterns. The richness of their fabrics are unmatched & give tough competition to their counterparts worldwide. With there being no dearth in the fabrics' variety, Indian artisans & craftsmen come up with innovative designs & patterns which are powerful enough to lure global buyers. The many woven dreams coupled with royal sheen of the fabric makes them worth possessing. Fabrics are plenty which are later given definitive shape & feature. Such as the legendary muslin which has not quite become a myth as these super fine yarns still continue to be produced in the wide corners of this country. The fly shutters are commonly used for weaving. The other materials commonly used for garment weaving are :

Cotton
Silk
Rayon
Polyester
Denim
Jacquards
Moss crepe

With finishes like stone wash, peach wash, prints, plain dyes, weaves, sand wash to name a few & beautified with varied Indian regional embroidery styles such as embellishments done by sequins work, zari work, chikan work, mirror work, phulkari darn work, bead work, jali work, the garments undergo many levels of treatment before they are finally ready to hit the market. Be it knitted or handloom garment, all have equal appeal. Designs are abundant which captivates the buyers & adds on to their wardrobe.

Sari, the most common traditional Indian dress exists in such ample style and variety that each of the state contributes towards its ethnicity. The intricacy of the tapestry and brocaded cotton material like the 'himroo' and 'mashru' (which originated as courtly dress material for the Muslims) also deserves special mention. Indian embroidery has a variety of regional styles like the chikan work, mirror work, phulkari darn work, bead work, jali work and many more to suit all styles and tastes.

Types

The varied types of popular Indian garments which are in vogue, include both casual & formal wear, whether traditional or contemporary in nature. These are generally :