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Tamil Fashion Tamil Nadu, situated in the Southernmost part of India, and Tamils have migrated to various parts of the world – Malaysia, Canada, Singapore and most importantly Sri Lanka. Tamil culture and history is famous for its extravagant temples, relishable food and rich culture. A significant part of its culture is its fashion, eye-catching, colourful, and vibrant, mirroring Tamil culture. A myriad of materials such as cotton, chiffon and silk are used in the dresses. The main item of clothing is the sari and this holds the upmost significance. Women wear it their everyday lives, temples, offices, parties, weddings and more. Saris are such a staple part of Tamil fashion. Saris are admired mainly due to its intricacy, exquisite designs, and elegant artwork. There are various sari types, but the Kancheepuram sari is especially known for its design. Its colour, texture and styles are different to North Indian Saris. Pavada on the other hand is worn by young girls before getting married, the dress consists of a half sari – full length skirt with a short blouse and shawl known as Davani. It resembles youth, beauty and tradition on Tamil girls. In recent years, Salwar Kameez has become a popular garment amongst the women of Tamil Nadu despite its huge prominence in North India.
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