 The Punjabi ghagra was the traditional apparel for women before the advent of the Punjabi suit.It is still worn in parts of the Punjab region and the outfit comprises the head scarf, kurta/kurti, suthan/salwar and the ghagra.The ghagra has its origin in the candataka, which had become a popular garment in the Gupta period.The candataka was a men's half trousers which eventually developed into the ghagra.