Punjabi style
A popular, comfortable and convenient dress worn by the women of Punjab
is the Churidar Kurta. This was traditionally the dress worn in Punjab,
but is now worn almost everywhere, particularly among the younger
generations. Punjabi girls and women also wear Salwar Kameez`s with
bright coloured Dupattas. A
Salwar Kameez
has two pieces of clothes- the Kameez, or shirt that is the top piece;
and the Salwar, (pants) or bottom piece. A Duppatta is a piece of
colourful cloth that women wear around their necks like a scarf. Salwar
Kameez`s and Dupattas come in a variety of colours and designs. The
women can also be seen wearing shawls adorned with the beautiful
Phulkari shawls. The shawl is completely covered in thick silk
embroidery and folk motifs done in jewel-tones on an ochre background.

The traditional costume of the men of Punjab comprises a Kurta Pyjama.
The Kurta is a kind of loose shirt which is long and straight-cut. The
Pyjamas are loose, baggy pants which are tied at the waist. Some men
also wear the Kurta with the Lungi or Tehmat, which is a kind of sarong.
During winters they can be seen wearing bright colourful sweaters. Some
of the boys and even the grown up men can be seen wearing loose pants
or slacks with a collared shirt or t-shirt. The Sikhs among the Punjabis
can be distinctly identified by their attire as they are obliged by
religion to wear turbans, known as Pugg or
Pagri.
Punjabi women, as well as men, can be seen bedecked in gold. They adorn themselves with necklaces, bangles,
rings,
nose rings,
ear rings,
toe-rings, anklets and other ornaments to pin up the hair with. Sikh
women and men are seen wearing the Kada, a steel bangle, at all times.
After adolescence, and almost certainly after marriage, women are
expected to wear traditional Indian clothing. But this trend is rapidly
changing and women can be seen wearing a variety of western wear. Jeans,
Jackets, Trousers, Skirts and other form of western outfits are worn by
the modern women of Punjab.
Traditional Punjabi shoes, called Juttis, are extremely popular with men
in both the rural and urban areas. They are very comfortable and also
look very elegant. During the winter months, both the Punjabi men and
women adorn a woollen shawl or a small blanket, over their chest and
necks. The shawls, usually made by female members of the family, are
rather colourful and intricately designed.