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The state of Karnataka is inhabited by many
tribals whose zest for life is expressed through their very colourful
attire.
The main dress of the men is a 'lungi' worn below the waist beneath a
shirt. A 'angavastram', a silk or cotton muffler is sported on the neck
covering the shoulders. Women invariably wear sarees, the unstitched piece
of cloth used to drape the body.
The Kodavas or the people of Kodagu have
their own distinct dresses. The men wear their native costume with pride,
resplendent with ornamental sashes, swords and daggers, black robes or
tunics and gold trimmed turbans for festivals or weddings.
Kodava women drape the saree in reverse, with the pleats at the back,
'pallu' pinned on the shoulder, the fringe to the front. Decorative
headscarves are worn on formal occasions.
The western dresses are catching up fast as more and more students from
other parts of the country are entering the educational centre that the
city of Bangalore is.
Women have also taken to the salwar-suit, the north-Indian attire and
other western attire for all practical purposes. Churidars and
Salwar-khameez have become a popular dress among the girls, replacing the
traditional langa,dhavani and frock. However, elderly continue with the
traditional dress of saree and Dhoti..
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