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316 Arrow-Puffin-3_Semester-1 SocialThe Clothes We Wear 7There are many states in our country. You will notice that people of different states in India dress differently. The clothes people wear depends on the climate of the place they live in. It also depends on the customs and culture of the people living there.Certain clothes such as sarees, trousers and skirts are commonly worn by women. The saree is worn differently in different states. The salwar-kameez with dupatta in Punjab, ghagra-choli in Uttar Pradesh, lehenga-choli in Gujarat and mundu-blouse in Kerala are some traditional clothes worn by the people. In cities, men usually wear trousers and shirts. Men also wear kurtas with pyjamas, churidars, dhotis and lungis. In Tamil Nadu, the lungi is called veshti while in Kerala it is called mundu.These are also traditional clothes worn by the people.Recognize the diversity of clothing in IndiaUnderstand how climate affects clothingchoicesLearn about the cultural influences onattireUnderstand the differences in clothing forspecial occasions Identify the clothing of tribal communities in IndiaLearning Outcomes%uf097 What clothes do you prefer to wear?%uf097 What do you wear on special occasions?%uf097 What is the traditional dress of your region?Warm UpThe saree, a common form of dress for women in India, can be draped in over 80 different styles.FactWhat are some traditional clothes worn by men and women in different states of India?Checkpoint