Costumes of Garhwali Men
Garhwali men typically wear a kurta and pyjama or kurta and churidar, depending on their age. They may also wear a topi or pagadi to protect themselves from the cold. Many men have also started wearing suits after the influence of the British
Attire of the Jaunsari Tribe
The Jaunsari tribe of Uttarakhand, India is known for its bold, colorful clothing and jewelry. Men typically wear woolen pajamas called Jhangel , a woolen coat called Chora , and a woolen patta around their waist. They also wear bright solid-colored kurtas, long Malas, kadas, huge rings, and earrings.
Costumes of Kumaoni Men
Kumaoni men typically wear a kurta pajama or kurta dhoti, along with a round cap and sadri (a type of jacket). They also wear a lot of traditional jewelry and brightly colored shawls
Costumes of Garhwali Women
Ghagra: A long skirt, traditionally made with over 60 pleats by Auji and Bajgi communities. Today, a more manageable 4-piece Ghaghra is popular.
Orni: A combination of a blouse or Kurti with a Chunni (scarf).
Winter wear: Warm woolen blouses paired with shawls for colder months.
Kurtis: Worn daily for fieldwork or everyday activities, often paired with headscarves.
Angra: A type of jacket worn for additional warmth.
Galabandh
Galabandh is one of the prominent jewellery pieces in Uttrakhand and is adorned by the women by Kumaoni, Garhwali, Bhotiya, and Jaunsari women.As the name suggests, Galabandh is a choker necklace and is adorned around the neck by the married women.
Galabandh, the ornamental belt is designed with intricate detailing. The golden square-shaped patches are fixed on a red-colored belt with the help of a thread.
Hansuli
Hansuli is a traditional silver necklace worn by Garhwali, Kumaoni, Jaunsari, and Bhotiya women of Uttarakhand. It is also known as "Khagwali" in Garhwali. The Hansuli is a simple yet gorgeous piece of jewelry that is often worn on special occasions, such as weddings and festivals
Pahunchi, regarded as a symbol of marital auspiciousness, are gold bangles worn by married women during special occasions. These bangles are particularly favored in the Kumaon and Garhwal regions, serving as another significant piece of jewelry for married women.
Pahunchi
Also known as nathuli, tehri nath is a big nose ring in the moon’s shape, worn by both urban and rural Garhwali women. Known for the brilliant craftsmanship that goes into making it, including intricate stonework and Kundan, tehri nath is available in stunning patterns inspired by flora and fauna. Like the other nose rings, this is also one of the most important ornaments in bridal jewellery and the centre of attention for brides.
Tehri Nath
Kaanphool, beautiful earrings originating from India, take their name from Hindi words: "kaan" meaning "ear" and "phool" meaning "flower." Traditionally crafted from gold, these earrings are adorned with intricate floral designs that often extend to cover the wearer's entire ear. Particularly popular among Jaunsari women, kaanphool add a touch of elegance and cultural heritage to any outfit.
Kaanphool
Costumes of Kumaoni Women
Kumaoni women in Uttarakhand typically wear a long skirt called a ghagra with a blouse or kurti and a chunni. They also wear pichoras, a yellow garment with silver and gold tatting, on their wedding day. Other traditional clothing includes a kameez (shirt) as a blouse, lehenga, odani, sarong, and khorpi.