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India is famous for its different types of silk, muslin and a variety of other cotton textiles. Varanasi, Bengal, Assam, Karnataka and Tamil Nadu are famous for its silks. The northern hills are famous for their woollen products. While Punjab is known for its hosiery and knitwear


Sarees – Sarees are the Indian woman’s traditional clothing. Usually of the length of six yards; historians believe that this present wrap-around style of wearing the saree has been influenced by the Greeks. The saree is draped in different ways all over the country. Almost every region has its own design, tradition and style which is akin to it. The simplest of sarees will cost around Rs.300 and the most expensive can even be as much as Rs.100,000/-. For the tourist, there is a great variety to choose from, whether be it in terms of design, fabric used or price

     
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