Sadri (, ), also known as a Waskat (, ) or Bandi (, ), is a vest-jacket worn by men in South Asia, while women sometimes wear a similar waistcoat known as a Koti (, , ).Arabinda Biswas (1985) "Indian Costumes.", p.43 In Europe and America, the sadri became known as a Nehru vest.
Use The sadri is a sleeveless-vest jacket, traditionally worn over achkan, angarkha, qameez and kurta by men. It was historically worn by the peasant class and was decorated with various styles of folk embroidery for festive occasions.Ayyappan Madhava Kurup (1986) "Continuity and Change in a Little Community", p.107Government of Uttar Pradesh, (1989) "Uttar Pradesh District Gazetteers: Garhwal", p.60 It is part of everyday wear for men and it is also popular among the political class throughout South Asia.Arti Sandhu, (2014) "Indian Fashion: Tradition, Innovation, Style", p.140 In the winter, the sadri is especially worn as it keeps the wearer warm.
Koti jacket was traditionally worn by women, it differs from bandi and sadri worn by men in size and decoration. Gota embroidery is commonly used and was traditionally worn over choli, gagra choli, angarkha and shalwar kameez.Kumar, Ritu (2006) "Costumes and textiles of royal India, p.299
See also
Afghan clothing Indian clothing Pakistani clothing Textile arts of Bangladesh Textile industry of Bangladesh Mirzai (garment)
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