Salwar Kameez : An Ethnic Wear From India
The Indian attire has bowled many around the globe. Online shopping has grown leaps and bounds and hence, one can buy Indian cultural wear just by a click. The Indian Salwar Kameez has always had an eternal following; preferred above sarees! Not only is the salwar kameez easy to wear, but it also comes in different patterns!
A salwar kameez, has three sections. There is a kurta/Kurti (kameez) which is complemented by a salwar which is worn like a trouser. The salwar is well matched to the kameez; even a contrast works at times! The third part of the outfit, the dupatta is optional which is either placed across the neck to covering the shoulders breasts and part of the neck or could even be dropped on one side of a shoulder.
The styles of designing, patterning and styling this outfit is seamless.
The Indian salwar kameez or Punjabi suit is something you cannot go wrong with. It can be worn effortlessly in a jiffy and the woman can look divine. The salwar kameez ranges from casual wear to heavy, bridal or occasional wear too. Its reliability ensures that the woman needn’t be worried about carrying it off well. A woman can make a style statement by placing her dupatta in different manners. This attire gets a makeover almost every 6 months and women of all ages throb for it. No wonder, the demand for it never ends.
If a woman wants to look unique and elegant on an occasion, the Indian salwar kameez is the best bet as it gives you the choice of heavily handcrafted ones to silver and gold embroideries to enhance the look.
A designer Salwar kameez proves a winner in case of bridal wear. Mostly of georgette, chiffon and silk, it presents the feminine beauty of the woman. A woman looks ravishing in a designer snug-fit kurta with a heavily embellished dupatta to go with it.
A variation to the conventional salwar kameez is the Pakistani suit. Made of cotton, silk or chiffon, it is a three piece; pleated or Patiala salwar or chudidar, a long kameez and essentially the dupatta. The pattern is inspired from those in Sindh, Baluchistan and Kashmir, when they were a part of undivided India. The cultural pattern with a twist of modernity is adorned with Kamdani and Gota embroidery work which makes the suit look resplendent.
The most popular and spectacular style is the Anarkali dress. Stitched in cotton and net, the kurta is on the lines of a frock. The kurta is stitched long, around 5 inches above the ankle, tight till the waist and pleats or gathers thrown below the waist like a frock. Known for its bright contrasts, it is accompanied by a chudidar and a heavy or embellished dupatta. The kurta has a feminine neckline pattern and heavy prints towards the bottom. There is an increasing demand for Anarkali suits online on a number of shopping sites.
