Dehradun Traditional Dress

Dehradun traditional dress reflects the tradition and social culture of the local masses. Dehradun has its own distinctive traditional dress.

One can avail the traditional dress of Dehradun from the garment shops of Dehradun. These shops overflow with colorful Dehradun traditional dress.

Dehradun is the provisional capital city of the Uttarakhand state of India. Dehradun is the headquarter of Dehradun district which is located in the Doon valley. The denizens of the two hilly regions of Dehradun, Garhwal and Kumaon put on a wide variety of dresses.

But the main thing is that the differences in caste and religion does not make any difference in case of Dehradun traditional dress.

In summers, the denizens of Dehradun put on such type of clothes which are very comfortable. In winter they put on the clothes made of animal furs. The type of clothes that the people of Dehradun wear is highly influenced by the climatic conditions.

Dehradun traditional dress includes the following kind of women clothes

• Ghagra Choli
• Ladies Lehengas
• Sarongs
• Bandhani
• Sarees
• Burkhas
• Long skirts

Traditional dress of Dehradun also includes the following men garments:

• Dhoti
• Lungi
• Turbans
• Kurta Pajamas

During the fairs and festivals of Dehradun, the people from all parts of Dehradun are seen to be clad in their traditional dresses. Tourists visiting this beautiful hill resort also love buying the various ethnic dresses of Dehradun. The ladies in Dehradun are very skilled in weaving and embroidery work. The touch of ethnicity is apparent in the traditional dress of Dehradun.

Last Updated on 15 April 2011