CLOTHING STYLES OF PUNJAB
Below is information about clothing people wear in Punjab.
Women's Clothing
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Punjabi girls and women wear salwar kameez's with bright colored duppattas. A salwar kameez has two pieces
of cloths: the kameez, or shirt or top piece, and the salwar, or pants or bottom piece. A duppatta is a
piece of colorful cloth that women wear around their necks. Salwar kameez's and duppattas come in a variety
of colors and designs. There are many stores that specialize and sell only these articles of clothing.
Men's Clothing
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Men and boys generally wear loose pants or slacks with a collared shirt or t-shirt. Some males also wear
the kurta pajama, an Indian shirt and pant outfit, especially the Punjabi farmer. On their head, many Sikhs
also wear puggs, or turbans.
Winter Clothing
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In winter, both women and men generally wear a woolen shawl, a small blanket, around their necks. Many men
wear jackets and woolen caps as well.
