The dance figurines unearthed in Peacock Dynasty, Gupta Dynasty and Polo Dynasty later provided valuable data for the study of dance costumes at that time. Most of the dancers in this period wore ankle-length dresses, but a dance figurine of the Peacock Dynasty wore a robe-like frock and tight pants. There are striking similarities between the dance costumes of ancient and modern dancers.

Male dancers usually wear Indian belts and sacred rings on their chests. In the western regions, common folk dance costumes are trousers and fluttering hats. The costumes of female dancers have changed from traditional long skirts, short-sleeved coats and veils to tight robes. In addition to the gold and silver ornaments worn on the head, neck, arms, fingers, waist and feet, the small bell worn on the ankle has become the most important ornament in the dance. These bells jingle beautifully with the movement of footsteps, helping dancers to complete many complicated dance postures in katak dance.

There are many choices of raw materials and designs for Kartak dance costumes. Dance costumes can be made of cotton or silk, brocade woven by traditional Indian zari (embroidery wrapped in metal thread), or Bandini decorated with small mirrors. The jewelry worn by female Kartak dancers is also very eye-catching, including gold and silver, precious stones and Kundan jewelry. Interestingly, Kundan gold jewelry is becoming more and more popular in Indian cities.