Going Out in Style

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1. Tight fitting ankle length trousers known as jodhpurs originated in the Indian state of Rajasthan. What activity are these clothing items generally associated with? Horse riding Skiing Gardening Boating

2. Which Indian statesman gave his name to a type of waist length jacket with a mandarin collar that incorporates elements of both the western suit jacket and the Asian long coat called the achkan? Jawaharlal Nehru Rabindranath Tagore Mahatma Gandhi Subhash Chandra Bose

3. The paisley print was introduced to the Western world by traders from the East India Company. Which popular fruit from the Indian subcontinent is believed to have inspired this design? Apple Banana Pear Mango

4. Khadi is an Indian fabric which rose to prominence when Mahatma Gandhi promoted its production as a means of self sufficiency under the Swadeshi movement during the struggle for independence. True False

5. If an Indian friend promised to get you 'mojaris' from her trip home, what could you expect? Footwear Bangles Shawls Hats

6. Which of the following is NOT an Indian term for a turban? Ghoonghat Pagdi Patka Pheta

7. Zardozi embroidery is used on wedding finery in both Hindu and Muslim traditions in India. Which of the following is typically associated with this embroidery? Pearl work Gold threads Mirror work Silk threads

8. If a woman was wearing a gajra, what would you expect to see? Dangling earrings Flowers in her hair A nose ring Red dot on her forehead

9. Which of the following fibers derives its name from a disputed region of India? Cashmere Angora Shahtoosh Mohair

10. Which versatile Indian garment worn by women consists of an unstitched strip of cloth with numerous variations in its draping style depending on the region, occasion or ethnicity? Answer: (One Word, singular, four or five letters)