With a population already over one billion living in a land a third the size of the United States, there is a vast cultural spectrum. For example, the clothing alone varies greatly by region. Some wear western style clothes, but most wear light, loose clothing because of the hot climate. White and bright colored garments are common. The clothing of many in India consists of a long piece of cloth draped about the body.
Many men wear a dhoti - a simple white garment wrapped between the legs or around like a skirt.
Poor men often wear only a loincloth. And most of the men wear turbans. Many workers in modern India wear traditional costumes and carry supplies in woven baskets on their heads. Most women wear a sari -a straight piece of cloth draped around the body as a long dress with the loose ends placed over their head or shoulders. A wealthy woman's sari is usually made of silk.