A noiva tradicional indiana hindu: análise dos elementos estéticos e suas simbologias

Abstract

This paper presents analysis of symbols and representation in wedding dresses worn by Hindu Indian and also the bridal ornamentation for the wedding. It was identified how the image of the Indian brides is built by aesthetics, for the representation of their beliefs in Hindu religion, which has the largest number of adherents in India. For this purpose had to be understood some aspects of Hinduism beliefs to understand the applications of these aesthetic elements on the bride. For a better basis, was used an analysis of colors’ symbolism and their different representations in their respective surveyed areas. This work’s relevance is justified by the lack of academic material written on the subject, especially under by the sight of a fashion student, and the information can be used in the creative process items for fashion. This study was conducted with the use of bibliographic and documentary research. At the end of the studies it was concluded that the colors used in the Hindu Indian bride's costume as well as the rituals are of great importance. Each pre-wedding ritual is intended to instill the bride of something considered auspicious, such as beauty, prosperity, wisdom, obedience, fertility; as well as the clothing and adornments used; So the bride becomes the mirror of a Goddess, the one who brings good fortune and joy to her husband and the family to whom she is being delivered.