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source(google.com.pk)Fashion in India: Shalwar Kameez and Kurti (Part I)
Posted in Fashion, Outfits, tagged hindu wear style, history of indian fashion, styles of garments in India, types of indian garments, types of salwar kameez on September 17, 2011 | Leave a Comment »ne of the most remarkable features of Indian apparel is the ingenious way in which a simple length of unstitched cloth is used. Gracefully drapped as a sari, or wrapped around the head as a turban, the length of fabric is versatile and is worn by men and women. Today, despite the growing influence of contemporary Western fashion trends, most Indians continue to dress traditionally. Stitched garments include the kurta (for men), kurti (for women), pyjama, sherwani, lehenga choli and of course, the trouser, shirt and ubiquitous blue jeans. The sari, particularly, is still worn all over India, even though the style of draping it differs from region to region.court nobles of Ottoman and Qajar dinasty upheld Shalwar Kameez as their court costume, hence, this royal background made it reach the heights of fame. It was imported to India by the Muslim invasion that set off in the 12th century. The Turko-Iranian regime of the Delhi Sultanate and later the Moghul Empire in India sustained the tradition of dressing in Shalwar Kameez. The rest of the story is the rising of this garment to popularity.It has received the greatest embrace from North India, especially the region of Punjab, and sometimes it’s called “Punjabi Suit”. This is the national dress for both men and women in Pakistan and Afganistan.Sometimes shalwar is pronounced salwar but basically both are referring to same outfit. The word “salwar” or “shalwar” comes from the Persian that means pants and the word “kameez” comes from the Latin “camisia” from which it probably made its way into various European languages (chemise) and into the Arabic as “quamiz”.The shalwar or salwar is a sort of loose pyjama like trouser. Traditionally it is wide from top. It has 4 to 5 inches belt attached to rest part of the shalwar which is pleated. Upper part of the belt has tunnel for drawstring. Normally the traditional shalwar size from top at waist is almost double as the actual size to make it comfortable to wear. It has big room at the thigh area and almost double bottom size as the circumference of the ankle so as to make proper space for the feet to put inside for wearing.The kameez traditionally is long up to knee with wide circumference (gher) and with full sleeves. It is almost fully covered from the back as back neck line depth like 2-3” and medium low at the front like 6-7” inches as front neck line depth.The dupatta (scarf or shawl) is the third piece of the Shalwar Kameez set. It is usually worn around head or neck.For Muslim women, the dupatta is a less stringent alternative to Chador or Burqa.For Hindu women (especially those from Northern India), the dupatta is useful when the head must be covered as in temples or the presence of elders. For other women, the dupatta is simply a stylish accessory that can be worn over one shoulder or draped around the chest and over both shoulders.Shalwar kameez are made of lot of materials as plain cotton, rich silk, tussar, crepe, georgette, shiffon and other types of fabric available. The several designs include sequin embroidery or semi precious stones embroidery; mirror work, artwork, cut-work or simple prints, hand paintings, etcThe Traditional style is the baggy style pants and a full sleeve tunic but nowadays the contemporary outfit follows the trends set by the fashion industry. The Bollywood film industry is a great trendsetter. The shalwar kameez that Bollywood actresses wear in movies are lapped up by their fans. Soon, a particular outfit design made popular by a movie actress will be seen on the display windows of showrooms.Churidar style is quite popular amongst the Indian community. The bottom part of the garment has a different design as compared to the traditional style.It is sleek in look and has leg shape fitting with less amount of thigh and upper space. At bottom it has small hole with hooks or thread to close the bottom at the ankle. It is longer than traditional shalwar for spiral shape look at the bottom. Churidar has different designs as per the market trend and requirements.
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