Vera's Desi Fashions
"Wear the Culture, Flaunt the Grace and Beauty"
Our Culture
Indian Culture had been around since the ancient years. It's culture is rich in religions, traditions, high level of respect, languages and customs that have adapted over the years.
Some of the major religions of the world originated in India. Such as Hinduism, Jainism, Buddhism and Sikhism. Other parts of India have other religions such as Christianity, Islam, and Zoroastrianism.
Decking up for Celebrations
Divali, aka Deepawali, is one of India's major religious festivals, that is celebrated by all Hindus all over the world, and of recent years, people of other religions have joined to celebrate. Divali is a festival of lights that celebrates the conquering of good over evil, it also celebrates the welcoming of light from darkness.
Divali is one major time of the year, all cultures all over the world gets dressed up in full Indian attire. They dress with the most stunning, expensive, extravagant clothing and jewelry they can possess. Traditional Indian clothing is worn by most throughout the year but for Divali, Indians go all out!
Understanding the clothing.
Traditional Indian clothes for women varies in designs. Just to name a few, we have Lehenga Choli's, Sharara's, Kurta pajama suits, Anarkali, Sarees of an array of several types of materials from cotton, georgette, polyester, semi-silk, Banarsi Silk, to the most expensive kinds of Vivaah Patu Saree from Chennai.
Bridal wear is the most extravagant wear with heavy jewelry, nose ring with chain (as pictured), bridal bangles, Jhumka earrings, etc. Brides usually have temporary Henna designs (aka Mehndi) drawn on her hands and feet as a symbol of love and protection between the couple. These Henna drawings are also a spiritual connection to India. The Henna dye are made from herbal Henna plants known as Lawsonia inermis.
The men usually wear men's Kurta shirts and slacks or trousers, Sherwani's, Dhoti's, and Bandhgala (formal jacket for evening wear). Some men, depending on the event they attend to, they wear Turbans, or Pagri on their head as a head piece.
