NO.

REGIONAL WORD

DESCRIPTION

Aanchal

It is the most decorative part of a sari, also known as “pallu”. This is usually used to cover the head. 

Aari

Aari embroidery is one of the many forms of embroidery, originated in the Mughal era. Aari work is a type of embroidery work that is done by stretching the fabric tightly over a wooden frame.

Aari Embroidery 

An embroidery type, usually done by hand with the help of Aari needle, the basic principle of this embroidery is chain stitch. Machine alternatives are also available in the industry. 

Achkan

A knee-length coat buttoned in front, worn by men from South Asia

Ahimsa Silk

From ahimsa, non-violence. Silk that is spun from cocoons that have burst their cocoons, leaving the silk in strands, irregular, short lengths which cannot be reeled(as opposed to reeled silk which is reeled from cocoons which are thrown into boiling water to kill the chrysalis). Spun silk may not be as lustrous as reeled silk but has all the attributes of silk. Much Favoured by vegetarians and groups that believe in non-killing. Also called vegetarian or Peace Silk.

Ajrakh 

A type of Block printing, consisting of geometric/bold patterns. The term Ajrak is derived from Azrak meaning blue in Arabic, as their principal colour in printing is blue. Ajrak products are made with natural dyes. 

Alta

Alah or mahavar is a red dye that is applied to the hands and feet of women

Anarkali suit

An anarkali salwar suit is a form of women's dress originating from the city of Lahore (modern day Pakistan). The anarkali suit is made up of a long, frock-style top and features a slim fitted bottom. It varies in length and embroidery such as floor-length cuts.

Anarkali suits owe their name to the fictional Anarkali, a courtesan in the court of Mughal emperor Akbar. According to the legend, she was murdered for her illicit relationship with the crown prince Salim, who later become the Emperor Jahangir.

Angarkha

Angarkha is an outer robe with long sleeves

Anguthi

Ring worn in the finger

Astar

Astar is translated as lining, material that lines or that is used to line especially the inner surface of the fabric. 

Baadla

It is a thin beated strip of metal which is used in embroidery to add the shimmer. 

Badati

Any extended/ additional stitched part of the fabric or garment is considered as Badati, which translates extension Such as extended borders in lehenga, extended pipings in neckline etc.

Baju bandh

Armlets that are worn on the upper arm.

Baluchari saree

Baluchari Sari (Bengali: বালুচরী শাড়ি) is a type of sari, a garment worn by women in Bangladesh and Indian States of West Bengal. This particular type of sari originated in West Bengal and is known for depictions of mythological scenes on the pallu of the sari.

Banarasi saree

A Banarasi sari is a sari made in Varanasi, an ancient city which is also called Benares (Banaras). The saris are among the finest saris in India and are known for their gold and silver brocade or zari, fine silk and opulent embroidery.

Bandhani

A type of tie-dye textile decorated by plucking the cloth with the fingernails into many tiny bindings that form a figurative design

Bandi

A sleeveless west-jacket worn by men in South Asia 

Batik

tie and dye technique used on fabrics in chhattisgarh 

Bichhiya

Toe ring (also known as bicchiya) is commonly worn by married Hindu women in India. The bicchiya is worn in pairs in the second toe of both feet and are usually made of silver metal. They are worn by the women as the symbol of being married and are not removed throughout the lifetime until their husband is alive.

Bichuwa

The bichuwa or bichawa is a dagger, originating from the Indian subcontinent, with a loop hilt and a narrow undulating sharp blade.

Boota 

A plant, a floral motif, much used in Indian textile are generally derived from Persian art, and traditionally rendered as a flowering plant with curling bud at the top. 

Bucket Dyeing

It is a process of dyeing for small quantities, where a small metrage of fabric gets dyed in hot water with the help of colours and chemicals used in the process.

Bugadi/ Koppu

The Bugadi are worn in the helix region of the ear and show an incredible variety in their designs, colours, stones set into them. 

Bukram

It is a type of a stiff cotton that incorporates strengthening elements such as glues. It is used to get a stiff and structured look in garments.

Butti

Small design of a single flower or motif woven scattered on the body of the saree. Butidar — the name for a saree with lots of butis all over the saree.

Chakk

Silver domed and worn on the top of the head

Chanderhar 

Necklace and pendant wore in the weddings

Chanderi

Chanderi fabric is light-weight, has 

glossy transparency and has a sheer texture

Chaniyo Choli

The Chaniyo or lehengas is a coloured petticoat or skirt-like garment worn by the women. The Chaniyo is designed with mirrors and thread work

Charakh

It is a process of applying starch with natural heat after dyeing/dry cleaning, traditionally a starch applied fabric is tied on a tambour and kept in the direct sunlight to achieve a crisp feel. Apart from just providing shine and crisp, this process also strengthens the fabric and restricts the shrink and makes it alive for a long period of time.

Chemise 

A very loose-fitting dress covering the body. 

Chhapai/Tracing

Chhapai is translated as tracing, A process of tracing the embroidery design pattern from khakha onto the fabric.

Chhidkan

Chhidkan is translated as scatter, this term is usually used in embroideries of Indian Sub-continent. 

Chikankari

The technique of creation of a chikan work is known as chikankari. Chikan is a delicate and artfully done hand embroidery on a variety of textile fabrics like muslin, silk, chiffon, organza, net, etc.

Chiri 

Similar to mangtikka

Choli

a short-sleeved bodice worn under a sari by Indian women

Chorno

Chorno is a type of cotton pants that the Gujarati men wear. It looks like a stitched dhoti and is very loose and comfortable. Chorno either has a string to tie at the waist or have elastic.

Chudiyan

Chunat

It is translated as gathers, it is used to bring fabric together to add fullness. It is usually used in sleeve hem, skirt’s waist, etc. 

Chunni/ chunari/ chunar

a length of material worn arranged in two folds over the chest and thrown back around the shoulders, typically with a salwar kameez, by women from South Asia.

Chunni, Odhni or dupatta is an elongated piece of cloth to complete the dress. The churn is worn diagonally and is used to cover their heads.

Churidar

tight trousers worn by people from South Asia, typically with a kameez or kurta

Dabka

It is a type of fine metallic round spring traditionally made up of gold and silver. Intricately used in hand embroidery to create artistic and precise artworks.

Dhakai jamdani

Jamdani was originally known as Dhakai (Daccai) named after the city of Dhaka (Dacca), one of many ancient textile weaving centers in Bengal region. 

Dhari

Dhari is defined as any contrast line and translated as stripes. 

Dhoru

Women wrap up a woolen shawl like garment called dohru. The first wrap of dohru is on the back with embridered border displayed throughout its length up to the heels. Darker shades of colours are preferred for dohru. Besides beautiful coloured shawls are also worn by them over their shoulders.

Dhoti

a garment worn by male Hindus, consisting of a piece of material tied around the waist and extending to cover most of the legs.

Dhoti Saree

a loose piece of clothing wrapped around the lower half of the body, worn by some men from South Asia

Dori

Dori translates into a string. It can be a string used in the back of  a blouse to tie the shoulders. Or it can also be the dori at the waist of a lehenga to tighten the waist. 

Dori Embroidery

It is a type of embroidery where a dori/wire made up of multiple zari threads gets embroidered in a non breakable manner. The thickness of the dori gives the embroidery a 3-D look. 

Dupatta

a length of material worn arranged in two folds over the chest and thrown back around the shoulders, typically with a salwar kameez, by women from South Asia.

Gadwal Saree

These sarees are produced in the southern state of Andhra Pradesh and were originally used as Puja or prayer sarees.The specialty of a traditional Gadwal sari is that the body is woven in cotton threads while the border and pallu are made of silk.

Gandhi topi

The Gandhi cap is a white sidecap, pointed in front and back and having a wide band. It is made out of khadi.

Ganga- Jamuna saree 

The double-coloured Ganga-Jamuna saris are traditional Maharashtrian saris. The main characteristic of this sari is the plain weaving with solid colours on either side --- both sides of the sari can thus be worn. This sari is woven on double cloth principle with two shades of colour in the warp and weft.

Garad saree

”Garad '' means white - the colour of purity in Indian mythology since time immemorial. Garad sarees are made of mulberry silk where the yarns are not dyed but bear the natural white or off-white colour, thereby retaining the purity of the fabric.

Ghagra

(in South Asia) a long full skirt, often decorated with embroidery, mirrors, or bells

Ghamcha/ thundu/ safi 

A gamucha is a traditional thin, coarse cotton towel, often with a checked design

Gota

Gota patti or gota work is a type of Indian embroidery that originated in Rajasthan.Small pieces of zari ribbon are applied onto the fabric with the edges sewn down to create elaborate patterns.

Gotta-Patti

It is a very famous and traditional embroidery type of Rajasthan and Gujrat. Gota is usually made of thin metal wires weaved together in gold and silver shades. Different petal shapes in Gota are called gota-patti.

Gulbandh/ kanti

an ornament worn around the neck, similar to a choker

Hathphool

Hathphool or the ‘flower of a hand’ is a fine piece of jewellery made with intricacy and art. It adorns and is used for decorating a bride’s hands. 

Himachali cap (Bushehri topi, Pahari topi, Kinnauri topi)

It is a distinctive headdress associated with Himachal Pradesh's culture. The Himachali cap is usually made of wool, and the shape is typically round or boat shaped.

Himroo

Himroo is a fabric made of silk and cotton, which is grown locally in Aurangabad. Himroo was brought to Aurangabad in the reign of Mohammad Tughlaq, when he had shifted his capital from Delhi to Daulatabad, Aurangabad. The word himroo originated from the Persian word Hum-ruh which means 'similar'. Himroo is a replication of Kinkhwab, which was woven with pure golden and silver threads in former times, and was meant for the royal families.

Ikat

Fabric made using an Indonesian decorative technique in which warp or weft threads, or both, are tie-dyed before weaving.

Jaal work

Jaali work involves pulling the warp and weft threads apart with a needle without breaking the continuity of the fabric

Jama

The Jama is an outer garment that was worn by Mughal royalty and was first introduced to India by the Mughals. The Jama is shaped like a tunic and has a fitted bodice with a flared skirt that starts from the waist. Two of the characteristic features of a jama are that it is long sleeved and is securely tied under the armpits. 

Jamdani 

Jamdani is Fine muslin textile with different patterns/motifs, It originated in Bengal, Dhaka. It is considered as the finest form of muslin and most artistic textile of Bangladesh. 

Jhumka

A style of earring worn by women of the Indian subcontinent. Under theMughal Empire, the Kharanpool jhumka evolved into a single jewel, still maintaining its bell shape. The jhumka, also known as jhumki, have maintained their status throughout history in India, Pakistan and Bangladesh as coveted earrings

Jubba 

A long outer garment resembling an open coat, having long sleeves, and worn especially formerly in Muslim countries especially by public officials and professional people arrayed in white cloth robes, a black jubbah.

Jutti

Footwear common in North India and neighbouring regions. They are traditionally made up of leather and with extensive embroidery, in real gold and silver thread as inspired by Indian royalty over 400 years ago

Jymphong

It is a longish sleeveless coat without a collar, fastened by thongs in front. It is a traditional attire for Khasis (Meghalaya) On ceremonial occasions, they appear in “Jymphong” and dhoti with an ornamental waist-band.

Kaanbaali

An earring is a piece of jewellery attached to the ear via a piercing in the earlobe or another external part of the ear.

Kaccha

Raw/ Rough

Kaccha Resham

It is the raw resham (silk) thread which is used in embroidery to achieve a velvety textured look. 

Kadhaee  / Embroidery

Embroidery is the craft of decorating fabric or other materials using a needle to apply thread or yarn. Embroidery may also incorporate other materials such as pearls, beads, quills, and sequins.

Kaftan

A usually cotton or silk ankle-length garment with long sleeves

Kaili 

Coloured mundu 

Kalamkari

Kalamkari is a type of hand-painted or block-printed cotton textile 

Kali

Kali is translated as the panel of lehenga, or kurta etc, A lehenga is mainly made of multiple horizontal panels of fabric to achieve the volume of the flare. Kali is the singular unit of those panels. 

Kalidaar

A yoke cut tunic with panels, 

Kalli thuni

Kind of lungi which was used to worn by muslim men in Malabar (A district in Kerala)

Kamar patta

A waist belt worn around the waist by women in the Indian subcontinent. It is usually worn over sarees and dupatta.

Kamarbandh

A waist band worn around the waist by women in the Indian subcontinent. It is usually worn over sarees and dupatta.

Kameez

a long tunic worn by many people from South Asia, typically with a salwar or churidars

Kangan

A type of bangle that is usually wider . 

Kanjeevaram Saree

Kanjeevaram sarees are woven from pure mulberry silk thread which is found in a specific location in South India and the zari or the golden threads used in the design work mostly comes from Gujarat

Kantha

Kantha" refers to both the style of running stitch, as well as the finished cloth. Kantha is a centuries-old tradition of stitching patchwork cloth from rags, which evolved from the thrift of rural women in the Bengali region of the sub-continent

Kantha saree

A saree made of kantha fabric. ( Kantha is a type of embroidery)

Kardhani

A waist chain. It is also sometimes made out of gold/ silver. It is often made of thread. 

Karvat kati saree

Traditional Maharashtrian Saree that has a saw-edged/ karvathi border. It is a symbol of prosperity and celebration. 

Kashti

The Kasti is the thin woollen waistband worn over the Sadra, which passes thrice around the waist. It is made by weaving together 72 fine threads of lamb’s wool. In the past it was prepared by ladies from priestly families while chanting manthravani prayers. Wool is known to have the inherent property of absorbing and retaining vibrations. The word kasti means a boundary, and it reminds one to keep within the boundary of religious duty. The word Kasti comes from Avesta aiwyāonghana “that which is girded around” and Pahlavi kosht “boundary (of religious duty).” The word is also derived from Avestan word karsha “spiritual boundary which keeps evil away.

Kediyu

The kediyu is a garment worn by men in the rural coastal parts of western Gujarat, including Junagadh district. The kediyu is a long sleeved upper garment, pleated at the chest, which reaches to the waist.

Khadi

Khadi is derived from khaddar, is a hand-spun and woven natural fibre cloth. It is also defined as any cloth woven on handlooms in India from cotton, silk or woollen yarn hand-spun in India or from a mixture of any two or all of such yarns

Khakha 

An embroidery trace design. Pattern of the garment gets traced over the transparent tracing paper and embroidery pattern gets drawn on the basis of the placement of motifs.  

khasi/jainse/dhara

Khasi women wear a special attire called ‘Dhara’ or ‘Nara’ during special occasions or grand ceremonies. The traditional attire worn by the Khasi women is a costly silk material woven out of Mulberry silk yarn. 

Kingri

It is a kind of lace that is made up by putting tiny triangles together, it is usually available in shades of silver and gold and used usually at the hem of dupattas to highlight the border. 

Kolhapuri Chappal

Kolhapuri chappals are Indian decorative hand-crafted and braided leather slippers that are locally tanned using vegetable dyes. Kolhapuri Chappals or Kolhapuris as they are commonly referred to are a style of open-toed, T-strap sandal, but also braided leather Mules or braided leather shoe type designs are also common.

Kuchhora style

Style of saree worn in chhattisgarh , saree are knee length.This type of saree is made from fabrics like cotton, silk and linen in bright and vibrant colours.

Kundan

Kundan is a form of jewellery made from gold, usually with a core of wax. The term 'kundan' itself means highly refined pure gold, and this type of jewellery generally involves 24k pure gold. Kundan jewellery holds credit as one of the oldest forms of jewellery in India with a rich legacy of over 2,500 years.

Kurta

A loose collarless shirt of a type worn by people in South Asia, usually with a salwar, churidars, or pyjama.

Kurti

a tunic or shirt of a type worn especially by women in South Asia, shorter and typically more closely fitting than a kurta.

A laacha differs from the tehmat in that it has a border and is variegated so that it has more than one colour. The laacha is worn in a like manner to the tehmat except it has more folds.

Lancha

A lancha is much like a lehenga. It is a three-piece attire and suitable for carrying in various functions. The traditional lanchas comprise a flared long skirt, a long blouse or more like a short kurti, and a dupatta. Lancha dresses have massive popularity among Punjabis and Muslims.

Langa Voni/ Pavadai Daavani

A langa voni (also called "pavadai daavani" in Tamil or "langa daavani" in Kannada) is a traditional dress worn in South India by girls between puberty and marriage. It is also known as the two-piece sari or half sari.

Latkan/Tassels

An ornament made of parallel bunch of threads/zari/beads of even length, fastened at one end. Used at the end of drawstrings as a design element. 

Lehenga

A form of  long ankle-length skirt 

Li

Traditional dress of nagaland

Lungi

a garment similar to a sarong, wrapped around the waist and extending to the ankles, worn in various countries in SE Asia.

Maang tikka

a piece of jewellery typically worn by Indian women on the forehead, and are similar to the concept of head harnesses

Meenakari jewellery

Meenakari work jewellry is Traditional Indian jewellery in which the metal is overlaid with brightly colored designs of traditional Indian motifs like flowers, birds, leaves etc.

Mekhela chador

Traditonal Assamese sarong traditionally worn by Assamese women.

Mekhela-Chado

It's a two piece garment draped around the body, paired with a blouse, worn in Assam. It is the Traditional dress of Assamese women.

Melmundu

The melmundu is an upper garment similar to the nēriyatu or tunḍŭ. that is worn by women; 'mundu' and 'melmundu' are part of the traditional Malayali costume worn by men.

Mojari khussa

Mojari or Khussa or Saleem Shahi's is a style of handcrafted footwear. They are traditionally made by artisans mostly using tanned leather. The uppers are made of one

Muga

Shawl of manipur

Mundu Mulakacha

Traditional attire in Kerala. Till the beginning of the 19th century, the minimum amount of clothing was the norm in Kerala. Mulakacha fitted blouses worn to cover the breasts with a knot behind.

Nakshi

It is another member of the dabka family, instead of a round spring, it is rolled loosely in a square pattern. Intricately used in hand embroidery to create artistic and precise artworks.

nath

A nose ring or a nose stud is worn on a regular day-to-day basis however naths are more elaborate and worn mostly during weddings or other important grand events.

Nathani

A nose-ring.

Nauvari Saree

The Kaashtha sari is a style of sari draping that is very similar to the way the Maharashtrian dhoti is worn. The word Kaashtha refers to the sari being tucked at the back. Since this sari is usually worn by using a single nine yard cloth, it is also referred to as Nauvari which means Nine Yards.

Nav Vari

9-yard saree studded with precious stones- worn by women in goa 

Neriyathu

Mundu neriyatu is the oldest remnant of the ancient form of the sari which covered only the lower part of the body. In the mundum neriyatum, the most basic traditional piece is the mundu or lower garment, nēriyatu forms the upper garment the mundu. Most prominently worn in Kerala. 

Odhani

A small cloth/ saree worn over other garment.

Onnara 

Onnara is a traditional form of underwear for women of all ages worn among Hindu women in Kerala (the southernmost state of India). Onnara is a dothi (sarong) tied in such a way that it is tight, and can't be accidentally untied.

Organza

A thin, Plain weave sheer fabric, traditionally made from Silk, used for bridal wear, dupattas & evening wear etc, used wherever a delicate look required

Osho chappal

Osho Slippers are a speciality of Maharashtra. In Spite of being stylish it doesn’t compromise on comfort. Faux velvet string at top provide extra support and grip to foot. The grass like base of the slipper apart from comfort, keeps foot cool during hot summers of India.

Ottamundu 

A type of dhoti

Paduka

Paduka is an ancient form of footwear in India, consisting of little more than a sole with a post and knob which is engaged between the big and second toe. It has been historically worn in South Asia and Southeast Asia.

Pagdi

A turban is a type of headwear based on cloth winding. Featuring many variations, it is worn as customary headwear by people of various cultures.

Pahari topi

Pahadi Topi is not merely a headgear for Pahari people rather it’s a symbol of pride. It holds a very special place in the heart of people. The Himachali cap is admired for its craftsmanship, stitching & blend of colours on its exteriors. This cap is probably the most bought souvenir by the tourists visiting Manali, Shimla or any hill station in Himachal. 

Paithani saree

Narayan peth saree

Paithani is a sari made of silk and zari. It is a plain weave, with weft figuring designs according to the principles of tapestry. 

Pakka Resham

It is processed Silk thread which is used in embroidery to achieve a smooth shiny finished look.

Palazzo

Palazzo pants are long women's pants cut with a loose, extremely wide leg that flares out from the waist. A narrower version of sharara.

Pano bhaju

The Pano Bhaju is a garment that was worn by ladies to dance the Mando. This garment was worn by high-class Christian Goans in the Margao area. The dress is a 9-yard cloth which is draped like a saree and then taken in the same way

Pano Bhaju

traditional costume of women in goa 

Pari 

Foot necklace

Patchwork

In Patch work, one fabric is applied over another and their edges are sewn together. Patch is practised in many states of India but majorly in Gujarat.

Pathani suit

Pathani Suit is an ethnic outfit for men in South Asian culture. Basically it is a Muslim dress similar to Salwar kameez. It comprises three garments Kurta( along with tunic), Salwaar( a loosely gathered trouser), and a vest(a waistcoat), which is optional.

Patiala salwar

A Patiala salwar (also called a pattian walee salwar) (also pronounced as shalwar in Urdu) is a type of female trousers which has its roots in Patiala City in the Northern region of Punjab state in India. The King of Patiala in earlier times wore a Patiala salwar as his royal suit. The Patiala Salwar has a close resemblance to the Pathani suit, which has loose layers similar to those of a salwar, and a long, knee-length top known as a kameez. The garment is no longer customarily worn by men, but has classically transformed itself with new cuts and styling into a women's garment.

Patka

A man's head covering consisting of a small piece of cloth wrapped around the head, worn especially by Sikh boys or young men.

Patti

A Strip of fabric, which usually used in finishing seam and necklines of the garments while stitching 

payal

an ornament worn around an ankle (anklet)

Phento

Phento is a headwear or a turban worn by Gujarati men, especially in rural area. It consists of a layered cloth wrapped around the head.

Pheta

Pheta is the Marathi name for the distinctive traditional turban worn in Maharashtra, India.

In ceremonies such as weddings, festive and cultural and religious celebrations as well it is common to wear Pheta. A traditional Pheta is usually long cloth typically 3.5 to 6 metres (11 to 20 feet) long and 1 metre (3 feet 3 inches) wide

Phiran

Phiran is a long robe worn by the people of Kashmir mostly in the winter as it protects them against the cold. The garment has long been a part of Kashmir's traditional wear and is associated solely with the people of the region.

Phulkari

(in South Asia) an ornamental cloth or shawl embroidered with silk flowers.

the style of embroidery used on a phulkar

Piping 

a narrow strip of folded cloth that is used to decorate the edge of a piece of clothing, cushion, etc, usually used at the neckline to give a contrast/highling edge.

Polki

Polki is uncut diamonds in their raw, pure form. It is is made by placing uncut diamonds in gold jewellery using gold foils and lac. Polki does not undergo chemical treatments, unlike other diamonds.

Potli

It is a type of traditional Indian pouch accessorised with Indian outfits. 

Pula chappal

Pula chappals are handmade grass footwear from Himachal Pradesh (A northern Indian state in the Himalayas, India). These Vibrant chappals are made from grass that has been twisted into rope and then topped with creative colourful cotton upper.

Punjabi ghagra

The Punjabi ghagra is a four-piece outfit^[1] known as tewar or 'ti-or' which was traditionally worn by Punjabi women. The outfit comprises of a head scarf (Phulkari), kurta or kurti,^[2] ghagra (long skirt) and either a suthan (baggy trousers with a tight band at the ankles) or the Punjabi salwar (trousers)

Rakhdi or borla

Maang tikka is called Borla or rakhdi in Rajasthan, which is the most famous maang tikka in India. It looks like a 'bell'. It gives a pure royal look to women.

Rang kaat

The process of bleaching the dyed fabric is called Rang-kaat in hindi, and bleaching is the process of removing the colour from the fabric, turning it into 

Rani haar

Rani means a queen and haar means a necklace in the Hindi language. Naturally, this deciphers its value and importance in a woman's life

Ravikkai/ Roukka

Blouse/ Bodice. This is usually paired with a saree. 

Safa

This single piece of cloth, wrapped around the head, denotes respect and appreciation for the Indian male. It is a quintessential part of North Indian weddings. 

Salwar

A pair of light, loose, pleated trousers, usually tapering to a tight fit around the ankles, worn by women from South Asia typically with a kameez (the two together being a salwar kameez ).

Sari/ Saree

A garment that consists of a long piece of cloth that women, particularly in the Indian subcontinent, wear draped around their bodies.

Seedha Aanchal

Saree style that was traditionally worn by women in bihar 

Shaka & Pola

Shakha is a white bangle made of “conch shell’’ and pola is a red coral bangle. Shakha pola forms an integral part of the wedding trousseau. It is worn by the bride in the wee hours of the marriage day amidst rituals and customs.

Sharara

It is a piece of clothing categorised as bottom wear. It is more like a two legged skirt, which is made of multiple panels of fabrics. It is usually paired with short kurti and dupatta. 

Shawl

a piece of fabric worn by women over the shoulders or head or wrapped round a baby.

Sherwani

A long-sleeved close-fitting knee-length coat with a stand-up collar worn by men of India and Pakistan. It is usually worn during the festive season and at weddings by the groom. 

Silai

The process of sewing two fabrics together is considered as silai.

Silaii

A seam is a line of stitches joining two pieces of cloth together. sewing uncountable nouns.

Sitara/Sequin 

Sitara is translated in Sequin, A shiny flat round disk like material made up of plastic and metal with different finishes on it used in embroidery to achieve a blingy look. 

Soot

1 inch is divided into small 8 sections in measuring tape, that small section is known as soot.so one inch is equal to 8 soot.

Stole

A long wide scarf or similar covering worn by women usually across the shoulders

suria

traditional dress worn by the menfolk of Assam

Tagaai

A running stitching traditionally done by hand to sew two pieces of fabric, mostly used in quilting.

Tagdi/ kardhani

Belly or waist chains

Tamba/ Tehmat 

The tamba, which is also called tehmat is the Punjabi version of the lungi which has folds at the front and is the traditional dress for Punjabi men. The tamba is worn by Bhangra dancers. A tehmat is of one colour and has no border. The tehmat or laacha can be long reaching to the heels. It can also be short to just below the knees.

Teera

It is translated as darts, which are folds sewn into fabric to provide shape and ease the garment. Usually darst are used in the blouse to achieve the fitted look.  Also used in shirts, kurtas, etc. 

Temple jewellery

Temple Jewellery is a kind of Ethnic Jewellery which is designed in various forms of Gods and Goddesses. Originally, It was made with Gold embedded with different types of precious stones and gems.

Thalekettu

Mens headscarf

Thattam

Long scarf for covering the head and shoulders

Thoh Karawang

a sarong , which is wrapped around the waist by the Jaintia tribe

Thorthu

Thorthu is the traditional bath towel used for centuries in the homes of South Indian families. This age-old bathing accessory has been one of the most well-preserved, passed on, and alive traditions.

Toke 

Wristband of local himachal people 

Turpai

Turpai is translated as hemming, It is a kind of stitch which is used to finish the hem of the garment, it is performed by the help of needle and thread to fold back and sew down the edge of the fabric. 

Tussar silk saree

Tussar silk also known as (Sanskrit) kosa silk is produced from larvae of several species of silkworms belonging to the moth genus Antheraea. Much of it is produced in Bhagalpur.

Veni

Jewelled braid

Zardozi

Zardozi or Zar-douzi, also Zardosi, is an Iranian and Indian-subcontinent embroidery type. Zardozi comes from two Persian words: zar or zarin meaning 'gold', and dozi meaning 'sewing'. It is one of Lucknow's best known crafts whereas Zardozi embroidery is beautiful metal embroidery, which once used to embellish the attire of the Kings and the royals in India. Zardozi embroidery work involves making elaborate designs, using gold and silver threads.

Zari

It is a fine thread traditionally made up of gold and silver, used in brocades made in India, Bangladesh and Pakistan.