Koti (clothing)

Bandi (Hindi: बन्धति, Bandi) also known as Sadri is a vest-jacket worn by men and Koti by women in South Asia. It is sometimes also called a Nehru vest.

The word Bandi is derived from badhnati (Sanskrit: बध्नाति) meaning to fasten or to tye.

Bandi is a sleeveless-vest jacket, traditionally worn over achkan, angarkha and kurta by men, it was historically worn by the peasant class and was decorated with various styles of folk embroidery for festive occasions. It's part of formal day wear for men and it's also popular among the political class throughout South Asia.

Koti jacket was traditionally worn by women, it differs from bandi and sadri worn by men in size and decoration. Gota embroidery is commonly used and was traditionally worn over choli, gagra choli, angarkha and salwar kameez.

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