9th Class Social Science Clothing: A Social History Question Bank Short Answer Type - Clothing: A Social History

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    What kind of dresses were devised for men and women by Tagore?

    Answer:

    (i) The Tagore family of Bengal experimented with designs for a national dress for both men and women in India.
    (ii) Rabindranath Tagore suggested that instead of combining Indian and European dress India's national dress should combine elements of Hindu and Muslim dress.
    (iii) Thus the chapkan (a long buttoned coat) was considered the most suitable dress for men.


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