Sadri (clothing)

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The Khadi bandi is worn over a kurta and churidar.
Jawaharlal Nehru, left, in a Bandi or Nehru vest, talking to Mahatma Gandhi, 1942

Sadri (

Urdu: کوٹی).[1][2] In Europe and America, the sadri became known as a Nehru vest.[3]

Etymology

The word Bandi is derived from badhnati (

Sanskrit: बध्नाति) meaning to fasten or to tie.[4]

Use

The sadri is a sleeveless-vest jacket, traditionally worn over achkan, angarkha, qameez and kurta by men.[5] It was historically worn by the peasant class and was decorated with various styles of folk embroidery for festive occasions.[6][7] It is part of everyday wear for men and it is also popular among the political class throughout South Asia.[8] In the winter, the sadri is especially worn as it keeps the wearer warm.[9]

Koti jacket was traditionally worn by women, it differs from bandi and sadri worn by men in size and decoration.

gagra choli, angarkha and shalwar kameez.[10]

See also

References

  1. ^ Arabinda Biswas (1985) "Indian Costumes.", p.43
  2. ^ Bohra, Qammaruddin (2000). City of Hyderabad Sindh: 712-1947. Royal Book Company. p. 75.
  3. ISBN 9780978544300
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  4. ^ "bandhnAti". Sanskrit Dictionary for Spoken Sanskrit. Retrieved 31 December 2018.
  5. ISBN 9780313376375
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  6. ^ Ayyappan Madhava Kurup (1986) "Continuity and Change in a Little Community", p.107
  7. ^ Government of Uttar Pradesh, (1989) "Uttar Pradesh District Gazetteers: Garhwal", p.60
  8. ^ Arti Sandhu, (2014) "Indian Fashion: Tradition, Innovation, Style", p.140
  9. ^ Illustrated Weekly of Pakistan, Volume 19, Issues 12-25. Pakistan Herald Publications. 1967. p. 17. Picture shows the ruler in a 'sadri' — a half- sleeved vest worn in winter.
  10. ^ Kumar, Ritu (2006) "Costumes and textiles of royal India, p.299
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