Some facts you should know about salwar kameez

Posted by Aditi Dubey
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Jun 12, 2013
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Image Salwar Kameez (also spelt shalwar kameez) is the ultimate Indian dress. An India Salwar kameez is a three-piece dress, with a shirt called the kameez, a pleated trouser called a salwar and a stole or dupatta to complete the look.

Indian salwar kameez has its origins in Punjab, India and hence is also referred as Punjabi suit. A good salwar is pleated and the more the pleats the prettier it looks. A salwar kameez could be made in a variety of materials, like net, tissue, cotton, georgette, brasso or spun. Each of these materials have their own beauty and are very distinct from each other.

The salwar is gathered at the waist and is held by a drawstring. With the change in fashion trends, the pants are designed to be wide, baggy or narrow. Other variations include patiala salwar (with more pleats), churidhar (salwar with pleats surrounding the ankle) or parallels (wide pants). Other trends in Salwar kameez include pakistani salwar kameez and Anarkali salwar kameez.

A cotton salwar kameez could have thread work, badla work, bandhej work (tie-and-dye) or phulkari patterns. These suits could be either ready made or tailor-made. These days semistitched suits are also available that have patterns like ready made salwar kameezes yet can give the fit of a made-to-order dress.

Designer salwar kameez

Most designer salwar kameez make excellent bridal wear. Designer salwar kameez are made in georgette, chiffon or silk and are usually bright in colour. These suits have feminine patterns and fine embellishments on them. These salwar kurtas have a very dressy dupatta and a stylish well-fitted kameez or shirt. A designer salwar kameez could also be in net, tissue or satin and can be decorated with crystals and embroidery in gold and silver. This variety of salwar kameez looks ravishing for night parties.

Pakistani suit

A Pakistani Shalwar Kameez consists of a long kurta, a salwar or churidhar and a dupatta. This salwar kameez is sought after because it brings together old world charm with a touch of modernity. These suits also have long sleeves, long kurta and a full-sized dupatta. The lower portion of the dress is either a churidhar or patiala salwar or a pleated salwar. Also, the dupatta is an essential part of the garment. Common embellishments on these suits include Kamdani and Gota. A Pakistani salwar kameez is usually made in cotton, silk, and chiffon.

Anarkali dress

An anarkali salwar kameez better known as frock-style suits in cotton and net are in vogue. Often made long (till five inches above the ankles) these kurtas are made tight till the waist and has gathers like a frock below the waist. Usually these are worn with a contrast churidhar and a heavy dupatta. These kurtas have a dainty neckline and extensive embroidery on the flare of the frock. These suits can be purchased in net, tissue, georgettes, chiffons and cottons.

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