The park is nestled in the hills and famous scotch tea gardens Coorg is more well-known as the “Scotland of India’. It is famous for its lush vegetation that is surrounded by mountains and hills, and blanketed by mist for the majority often, people who are nature lovers are sure to find this park fascinating. It’s also a key area for the production of coffee beans as well as some of the highest quality coffees are grown in this region. A few of the most significant highlights of Coorg’s dance styles as well as traditional cuisines are also worthy of attention. The first inhabitants of Coorg are known as Kodavas are warriors in the tradition and enjoy welcoming guests. No matter if your notion of a perfect vacation is one of adrenaline and excitement, or is targeted towards relaxation and rejuvenation or exploring the culture, Coorg has it all!
Kodavas is the name given to the natives of Coorg and have their own distinct culture, and can be distinguished by the type of clothes they wear. Traditional Coorg dress are rich in the past and tradition, giving an interesting insight into what their society was.
Traditional dress for Men
A traditional Coorg costume for males of Coorg is called the Kupya. It’s a long, black piece of clothing that is without buttons, and short sleeves with a V-necks that are lined to the knee. It is usually worn together with the Chele which is a stunning and beautiful silken, fringed garment that is worn across the shoulders and slung around the waist. Daggers, sometimes referred to as Peechekathi is worn on both sides of the sash. The dress, originally used to signify the name of warrior Kodavas and is still worn on special occasions.
The other element of the code for male dress refers to that of the Mande Tuni, a traditional headgear that is also referred to as a cascading cap. It’s a plain piece of white clothing and the headgear typically adorned with gold.
Traditional dress for Women
The thing I find most charming concerning Coorg women is the way they dress in their sarees. Although a lot of sarees are made to look similar to Indian sarees, pleats are located on an apex of the saree. The pleats don’t fall over the shoulder, but it is wrapped around the back and secured with beautiful broochs around the right collar bone. Alongside the traditional sensuality of sarees, the gowns have a distinct style and rich colors that appear elegant and elegant.
The saree is usually paired with a High-waist Three-fourths Slayed back Blouse, and an elegant head scarf referred to in the fashion of Vastra.. It is adorned with jewelry made of gold and gemstones which adds a touch of luxury to the overall look.
Modern Culture and Cultural Heritage
Like many aspects of our lives, Traditional Coorg dress was greatly influenced the more Western way of dressing as it became fashionable. However, the Kodavas have dressed in a manner that has preserved their traditional dress code by creating modern clothing with a traditional twist.
The present-day Coorgis make use of both classic and modern designs to bring both the classic and modern. For instance, while the Kupya is often worn with jeans or a suit at times, while the saree however is a modern way to dress.
Therefore, Kodavas can’t refuse to be a part of anything modern while preserving their heritage as an exclusive birthright. Their fashions still evoke an identity that reminds us of the dedication and hard work of a marginalized social group.