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Batik can be found throughout India. It's often used for saris and
salwar kameez
(tradi-
tional dresslike tunic and trouser combination for women). City boutiques flaunt trendy
salwar kameez
in a staggering array of fabrics and styles. Pick up haute couture by Indian
designers, as well as moderately priced Western fashions, in Mumbai, Bengaluru and Hy-
derabad.
Traditional Indian Textiles,
by John Gillow and Nicholas Barnard, explores India's beautiful regional textiles
and includes sections on tie-dye, weaving, beadwork, brocades and even camel girths.
