Tamil culture is so versatile. Tamilians had been wearing a variety of dresses since long. Weaving clothes is one of the most flourishing commercial activities in Tamil Nadu and the most popular materials used for weaving clothes down the ages were cotton and silk.
Here are the names of some garments popularly worn.
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| Tamil Name | English Name |
| புடவை | Sari |
| ரவிக்கை | Blouse |
| பாவாடை | Skirt |
| வேட்டி | Dhoti |
| கால்சட்டை | Half pant |
| முழுக்கால் சட்டை | Full pant |
| சட்டை | Shirt |
| தலைப்பாகை | Turban |
| கைக்குட்டை | Hand kerchief |
| உள்ளாடை | Inner garment |
| அங்கி | Overcoat |
| ஆடை | Clothing |
| செருப்பு | chappal |
| காலணி | Shoe |
| துண்டு | Towel |
