The traditional Gujarati dresses for men include kediyu or kurta on the top and dhoti or chorno at the bottom. Women in Gujarat wear sarees or chaniya choli. Recently, they have started wearing salwar kameez as well.
The state of Gujaratis also known as the ‘Jewel of Western India’ and the traditional dress of the state reflects its rich culture and heritage. The traditional dresses of Gujarat are different for both men and women and there is a certain kind of diversity in the costumes. This is because there are various ethnic groups constituting Gujarat’s population.This diversity in dressing represents the age-old culture and the modern changes coexisting in unison with each other.
Traditional Dress of Gujarat for Men
The traditional dress of Gujarat for men mainly comprise of the kediyu or kurta as the upper garment, dhoti or chorno for the lower garments. Discussed elaborately below is the various traditional dress of Gujarat for men:
Chorno: A traditional dress of Gujarat worn only by men, Chorno is a type of cotton pants that looks like a stitched dhoti. Chorno has a string to tie at the waist or have elastic and is loose and comfortable attire for men.
Kediyu: Kediyu is a garment that is worn above the chorno to cover the top part of the body. A kediyu is frock type kurta with frills, worn by the men in Gujarat. Kediyu is also referred to as Angrakhu.
Kurta: A kurta is the top worn to cover the torso of men. The Kurtas for everyday use are made up of cotton. Festive kurtas may have embroideries or some designs in them.
Chaniya: The traditional dress of Gujarati women, the Chaniya is paired with a blouse and an odhni or dupatta. The chaniyo is a kind of lehenga or ghagra with elaborate embroidery and designs on it. Chaniya can be described as a coloured petticoat or skirt-like garment which is designed with heavy mirror and thread work.
Choli: The women wear Polku or Choli on the top. It is an embroidered short blouse. Choli is mainly paired with a chaniya or a ghagra on traditional festivals and occasions. Choli is also worn as a blouse with sarees.
