COSTUMES OF GOA

COSTUMES OF GOA

1. COSTUMES OF GOA

2. Goa is a small state on the western coast of India . Goa was the first part of India that was colonized by Europeans and also the last to be liberated. In the past it was known as Govapuri , Gomant . The Arab sailors knew it as Sindabur , or Sandabur , and the Portuguese as Goa History At Glance Of Goa

3. When India became independent in 1947, Goa remained under Portuguese control. The Goa was admitted to Indian statehood in 1987 Ancient map of goa

4. The climate of Goa demands tropical influence in its costumes. The tropical costumes are best suited for the climate of the region. During summers, when the temperature is quite high, the best option is cotton clothes. The woolen clothes are not frequently required in Goa and even in winters, a sweater or a light woolen jacket will do. The cold climate usually stays in Goa from December to early February.

5. Traditional Costumes Of Goa

6. The main costume for the women of Goa is the 9-yard sari, which they complement with traditional jewellery. Pano bhaju is another important traditional costume of the women of Goa. Sari Of Goa

7. Pano Bhaju The Another Costume Of Goa

8. The Koli fishermen of Goa, who wear colourful shirts and half pants, and a hat made of bark of the bamboo trees, make for a wonderful sight. Men Costume Of Goa

9. The people in the carnival wear many different types of colourful costumes and beautiful masks Carnival Colorful Costumes of Goa

10. LUNGI-the local fishers wear

11. Design And Motifs Design is always dominated by portuguese cultural but traditional design are having much of patch work and incorporating with jewelery and motifs are dominated through aquatic life some times using floral motifs. In a lungi always Using stripes but including all these colors are very bright very delightful,,,,,, C O L O R S - yellow ,pink ,sky blue ,green are main colors of goa costumes…

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