What are Suriname's clothes?

Answer 1

Western style clothes are popular in Suriname. But traditional styles also are seen inside and outside the home. Hindu men wear dhoti kurta [long loincloth with long shirt]. Hindu women wear saris with cholis [short top]. Women of Javanese descent may be seen in traditional kain kebaya [sarong with blouse]. It also is common to see Surinamese creole women in their koto [loose long dress] with angisa [headpiece].

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Answer 2

A variety of clothing styles are worn by children in everyday life in Suriname. In the cities ethnic dress styles are popular for special events. For example, creole girls enjoy choosing from the variety of patterns and styles for 'koto' [long loose dress] and 'angisa' [headpiece]. In the forested interior, the Maroon descendants of escaped West African slaves and Amerindian children may be seen wearing native and traditional clothing as well as western style clothing.

Answer 3

Western Style Clothes