04/04/07

Sari – A long strip of unstitched cloth which can vary in length from five to nine yards that can be draped in many different styles.

Stanapatta –  A thin band that horizontally lies across the breast.

Dhoti – An unstitched piece of rectangular cloth which is wrapped around the waist and legs.

Turban – A long scarf that is wrapped around the head. A headdress or inner hat.

Harrapa – A Punjab city.

Mohenjodaro – The Mohenjodaro is also known as “Mound of the Dead” is an Indus Valley Civilization which lasted from 2600 and 1900 BCE.

Managalasutra – A special necklace restricted only to married women.

Sari – A five yard draped piece of cloth made for women’s clothing.

Mehndi - A type of henna usually brown.

Jodhpuri – An Indian form of a coat and trouser sometimes worn with the vest and colourfully designed.

Sherwani – A knee-length coat which opens in the front with buttons. 

Kurta - A long a – shaped shirt worn over a pyjama.  

Turban - A headdress.

Mojris – A nicely designed, comfortable wedding shoe.

Bollywood – The Indian entertainment (movies) industry.