Women generally wear heavily embroidered and embellished three piece outfits, consisting of a Chaniya which is a long flowing skirt, a Choli which is a a tight midriff baring blouse and a a form of flowing scarf known as an Odhani or dupatta. The Chaniyas and Cholis have differing patterns , with a wide range of motifs
The women adorn themselves with glittering necklaces and earrings with their arms covered with bangles of many colours and compositions. Many will sport a bindi on their forehead and some will have ankle bracelets, which give off tinkling and jingling sounds as they dance and sway. Baubles, bangles and beads, in many shades and shapes and colours, glittering and sparkling further adorn the already kaleidoscopic garments
Men also dress splendidly and colourfully. You will see from the images and videos that the men wear colourful, glittery and embellished outfits, the top coat, Kediyu is flared at the waist and hangs loose and swirls and swings as they dance and spin. The pyjama type trousers are loose and tapered at the ankles, and its billowiness above adds further to the swing of the Kediyu .
Some will wear colourful and extravagant turbans or other decorative caps, and sport multicoloured scarves. The mens attire is also embroidered and embellished with patterns and small mirrors
A huge number of good things can be written about the odhani. It flows in breezes, it hides the coy, it shapes the figure, it covers the bare , it can leap out and kiss, with a gentle glance, a wispy stroke and tease, it can bind and tie, pull and caress, float away and never be found, keeps you warm when cold, wraps around you in comfort, waves around you in celebration, it is cheap and cheerful, graceful and extravagant, exotic and exciting
There is also the choice of wearing a traditional Patola Saree, which is specially made in Patan in Northern Gujarat. This garment is believed to bestow a spiritual essence arising from the time, care and devotion with which it is crafted.
Patola Sarees are very expensive costing around ten thousand sterling pounds or a lot more