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'Panche', a traditional dhoti-like garment worn by men, belongs to:
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Answer: Option D — Karnataka
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"Panche" is the traditional lower garment worn by men in Karnataka. It is similar to a dhoti or sarong (lungi).
About the Panche:
- It is a long, unstitched piece of white or cream cotton or silk cloth, wrapped around the waist and legs.
- It is often worn with a shirt or kurta and an "angavastra" (an upper cloth or shawl draped over the shoulders).
- On formal and festive occasions, men also wear the "Mysore Peta", a traditional turban.
- Silk panches with gold borders (zari) are worn at weddings, religious ceremonies and festivals.
Similar garments in other south Indian states:
- "Veshti" in Tamil Nadu.
- "Mundu" in Kerala.
- "Pancha" in Andhra Pradesh and Telangana.
About the Mysore Peta:
- It is a traditional turban worn by the rulers of the Kingdom of Mysore (the Wodeyars).
- It is now worn as a mark of honour; distinguished guests are often honoured with a Mysore Peta.
Famous textiles of Karnataka:
- Mysore Silk: GI tag; produced by the Karnataka Silk Industries Corporation (KSIC) at Mysuru, established in 1912 by the Maharaja Krishnaraja Wadiyar IV.
- Ilkal sarees: from Ilkal in Bagalkot district; GI tag.
- Molakalmuru sarees: GI tag.
- Udupi sarees: cotton sarees; GI tag.
- Kasuti: a traditional form of hand embroidery from north Karnataka.
- Karnataka is the largest producer of mulberry silk in India.
- Women in Karnataka traditionally wear sarees in a style called "Kodagu style" (in Coorg), with pleats at the back.
Traditional garments of other states in the options:
- Punjab: kurta-pyjama and turban (pagri) for men; Patiala salwar and phulkari dupatta for women.
- Gujarat: kediyu and chorno for men; chaniya choli for women.
- Rajasthan: dhoti, angarkha and safa (turban) for men; ghagra, choli and odhni for women.
Why not the other options?
- ✗Punjab is known for the kurta-pyjama and turban.
- ✗Gujarat is known for the kediyu.
- ✗Rajasthan is known for the safa and angarkha.
Quick tip
Remember: Panche = Karnataka men's dhoti (with angavastra and Mysore Peta); Veshti = Tamil Nadu; Mundu = Kerala; Mysore Silk and Ilkal sarees = Karnataka.
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