Folk Life In Gujarat-India Editorial Photo

INDIA,Gujarat,Dwarka, May 24, 2009 - Gujrati people on the sea beach.Gujarat boasts a rich culture and heritage. Artistic costumes and dresses of varieties of colors and of innumerable types can be seen. Dresses greatly differ from caste to caste and tribe to tribes. Dresses dyed in deep colors and richly embroidered clothes adorn their bodies. The traditional Gujarat dresses for women consist of the lehenga choli or the ghagra choli. These are colorfully embroidered and complemented by bare-backed blouses extending to the waist. Ornaments are used by both males and females since ancient times. Gujarat dresses are popular throughout India for their bright hues and traditional tinge. Most of the tribal villages are decorated with wall paintings and their colorful hut is also significant to their culture & tradition.