Traditional dress of Maharashtra comprises of a 9 yard saree as the traditional costume for the women, and dhoti and shirt as the traditional costume of the men folk. Maharashtra, being one of the largest and most populous states of India, demonstrates an array of costumes, which suits the purpose of any occasion, as well as weather conditions.
Dhoti is a single piece of cloth that is tucked around the waist and covers the entire leg till ankles. Dhoti cloth is usually of cream and white color and is extremely comfortable and good looking when added with a nice pair shirt. It is usually preferred by old people and it has different styles of waring in different cities.
Not only in Maharashtra but all over India saree is the traditional dress for most women. It is about 8 meters in length, beautifully wrapped around the lower and upper body and then tucked in. In Maharashtra, this type is called Lugade. Other than this there are also many other variations to wear saree like some can wear it in a skirt manner, open pallu and close pallu, etc but the 8 meter saree is traditional in Maharashtra which women wear mainly at special occasions.
Paithani saree has been named after Paithan town of Aurangabad in Maharashtra. Paithani saree is characterised by borders of an oblique square design, and a pallu with a Peacock design. Both plain and spotted designs are available. Silk is woven to constitute the body of the royal Paithani silks. And into this rich silk texture, pure Zari made of gold and silver threads are interwoven to give the Saree the ornamented get-up
