Name the states of Eastern India and describe the dresses and costumes of men and women of
West Bengal.
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The state of West Bengal is synonymous with a rich cultural heritage that reflects in its literature, cuisine, music, painting and much more. Bengal's sartorial legacy derives from the royal patronage and the nobility that valued the richness of traditional techniques of weaving, embroidery and stitching. This legacy is the common heritage of both present-day West Bengal and Bangladesh where these traditional methods of curating beautiful weaves exist in curious harmony with the modern-day synonymity of the 'fashionable' with the western-wear. Presenting below are some of the traditional dresses of West Bengal that would top the list of every collector and fashion enthusiasts:
1. Saree
No image of Bengali women is complete without the six-yards of elegance that defines Bengali saree. A host of traditional techniques practised on pure cotton and silk, authentic motifs and drapes of the Bengali saris spell unique charm, sensuousness and allure at the same time. Below are some of the choicest types of Bengali sarees that one just cannot give a miss:
Dhakai Jamdani
Believed to have originated from Dhaka, the uniqueness of Jamdani sarees lie in their "Panna hazar" (thousand emeralds) patterns of delicate flowers weaved through gold and silver threads. Spelling class and timelessness, Jamdani technique is laborious and time-consuming and worth every penny!
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