Indian outfit influenced by Persian culture: RICHT
EghtesadOnline: Research Institute for Cultural Heritage and Tourism (RICHT) reported that over the course of thousands of years Indians have been influenced by the Iranian culture in naming different types of clothing, the style of clothing and their diverse forms and this is obvious in their way of dressing and decorations of their outfits.
According to a report recently released by RICHT, the idea was put forward by Nassim Kompany, a researcher on India, at a gathering held to introduce Indian clothes.
The Indian researcher dealt with introducing different clothing, dresses, and their decorations in different parts of India and the influence of the Iranian and Persian cultures on the Indian outfit, said the report.
According to IRNA, she said that the Indian people have used different words for naming their clothing during thousands of years, which have not been devoid of the influence of the Iranian culture.
She referred to the crucial role clothing has played in the Indian culture from the past up to the present time and said the way of dressing of the people along with the type of fabric, type of decoration, form of decoration and the amount of gold are all indicative of the classification of races and classes.
Stressing adherence of the Indian people to their traditions and religion, she attributed genuineness of the Indian clothing to the effects of traditions, customs and religion in the life of the people, which has safeguarded it against the influence of the West.