A costume means a particular set of clothes that was worn in a country in a specific time period. Special clothes worn by people of a community or a particular part of the world is called a costume. It is worn during festivals. At present, many people wear costumes on special occasions to remember the past. For example, in India, we wear traditional clothing during all festivals.

A loom is a weaving machine that is used to make cotton or silk fabric by weaving threads. It is traditionally made of wood. Those who work with loom are called weavers. A manually controlled loom is called as a hand loom.

Cocoon is home of the silkworm, which is an insect. The larva of silkworm builds the cocoon around itself with long sticky threads of silk. It is a silky case, makes as a covering around itself to wait out days to grow to a fully grown moth. It is a cover of protection from other insects, birds and reptiles. The cocoon is turned into silk threads with which silk clothes are made.

A Uniform is a special type of clothes that are worn by professional people. It is also worn by those, who are part of the same organisation. A student's uniform says which school he or she is attending. Uniforms maintain equality. They are worn across countries. The doctor, the nurse, the guard, the soldier, etc. wear uniforms. For example, it is easy for patients and visitors to spot doctors and nurses in a crowded hospital and ask for their help.

Match the following: Column A Column B 1. Cotton 1. Worm 2. Wool 2. Plant 3. Silk 3. Animal

Cotton is a soft fibre that grows from the seeds of the cotton plant. The fibre is spun into threads to make comfortable fabrics, which are worn during summers. Wool is the soft, curly hair of the sheep or the goat. It is spun into threads to make warm clothing, such as sweaters, scarves, etc. to wear during the freezing winters. Silk is produced by the silkworm. It is acquired from the cocoons of this worm. It is spun into threads to make expensive fabrics. Column A Column B 1. Cotton 2. Plant 2. Wool 3. Animal 3. Silk 1. Worm

Pair the clothes: Column A Column B Skirt Socks Shoes Trousers Shirt Underwear Shorts T-Shirt Vest Blouse

A skirt and blouse make a set of clothes. The skirt is worn on the lower half of the body and the blouse is worn on the upper half of the body. A skirt can be short or long, tight or loose. It can be printed or formal and allows air to pass and keeps the body cool. Shoes and socks make a pair because shoes are worn on top of the socks. There are different types of shoes for different occasions and hence, they are made of leather, plastic, cloth, canvas, etc. Socks can be made of wool, cotton, etc. Both keep the feet warm and clean. They are usually worn in cold places. A shirt and trousers make a professional set of clothes. A shirt is worn on the upper half of the body, whereas trousers are worn on the upper half of the body. Shirts can be half-sleeved or full-sleeved and have collars around which ties are tied. They can be made of cotton, linen, or silk. Shorts and a T-shirts make a set of informal and comfortable clothes. Shorts are worn on the lower half of the body, but they cover only the knees. T-shirts are usually made of cotton, linen, etc. They can be full-sleeved or half-sleeved. They are worn during sports, such as football, tennis, etc. This set is worn during summer. A vest and underwear make a set of inner clothing. The vest is worn on the upper part of the body and underwear is worn on the lower part of the body. They are the first layer of clothes to keep our bodies warm. They can be made of cotton or polyester. Column A Column B Skirt Blouse Shoes Socks Shirt Trousers Shorts T-Shirt Vest Underwear