As I wrap up my final week here in Chennai, India, there is so much that I’ve learned about my own South Indian culture and South Indian fashion. From kurtas, to saris, Western wear, and more, I have been able to discover a variety of different ways to showcase female fashion in South India. Here is all that I’ve experimented with during the past three weeks.

While fashion is a form of expression for who you are, it is also a way to showcase where you come from. For me, being Indian is a large part of my identity, and I have been able to discover various parts of my culture through clothes and fashion.

After spending a week back in the home country, living in the city and traveling to the countryside, here is everything I’ve learned about how Indians approach fashion in the city vs. in the countryside.