rediff.com: The secret weapon: Ethnicwear

In addition to your Western college and weekend clothes, you probably also have a few Indian outfits and costume jewellery that you save for special occasions. Indian fashion is beautiful, festive, and surprisingly versatile. Try pairing kurtas with black pants, or wearing a colourful dupatta as a shawl. Alternatively, finish your outfit with some decorative Indian costume jewellery.

Caption: You can never go wrong with a pretty, simple kurta.

Photograph: Rajesh Karkera

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