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Sherwani
thumb|400px| A sherwani is a long-sleeved outer coat worn by men in South Asia. Like the Western frock coat, it is fitted, with some waist suppression; it falls to below the knees and is buttoned down the front. It can be collarless, have a shirt-style collar, or a stand-up collar in the style of the Mandarin collar. It evolved in the Indian subcontinent in the 19th-century as a result of the outer garment of the late Mughal period, the angarkha—itself evolved from the Persian cape, balaba—being given a western style with a button-down front.
lehenga
The lehenga, lehnga or langa (also known as a ghagra, chaniyo, Paro, paavada, or lacha) is a form of ankle-length skirt from the Indian subcontinent. Different patterns and styles of traditional embroidery are used to decorate lehenga. Gota patti embroidery is often used for festivals and weddings. The lehenga, also known as the ghagra, is a traditional Indian garment that became popular in the 16th century, mainly in India, Bangladesh and Pakistan. The lehenga became a favorite attire for Mughal women of all ages and classes due to its royal appeal and convenience. The lehenga is sometimes wo
Sehra
headdress worn by the groom during Pakistani, Indian and Bangladeshi weddings
Dejhoor
thumb|Jawaharlal Nehru as a young boy and his mother Swarup Rani wearing dejhoorDejhoor (or Deji-Hor) is a dangling ear ornament worn by Kashmiri Pandits women, from the eve of their wedding onwards.
Wedding sari
Sarees worn on wedding occasions