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Salwar Kameez – the Vibrant Indian Fashion Wear

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Salwar Kameez

Whenever someone mentions India, a few things pop up in your mind instantly. Of these, dresses of course are an important part, among which the Salwar Kameez is foremost in the minds of most people. The salwar kameez is a popular Indian dress whose popularity spans across the entire diaspora of the country. The Shalwar Kameez is a rage among the Indian female population. This dress has definitely left an indelible mark in the corners of Indian history. With its glorious past, the salwar suit has become an indispensible part of Indian women’s attire.

Origins of the Salwar Kameez:

The Salwar Kamiz was worn by 16th century women in Afghanistan. It was a dress intended to fight off dust storms and also was well suited to their generous proportions. The journey of the Shalwar Kameej across the frontiers to India is fascinating. It was introduced to India by the Mughals who came to rule the country during the 17th and 18th centuries. The Mughal reign in India brought about many changes in Indian society, one of which was the adoption of salwar kameez by Indian women.

Churidar Salwar Kameez

At first it was only Muslim women who continued wearing the salwar kameez. With the British rule in India the Salwar became pretty much extinct as dresses and gowns became more fashionable. In the late 1950s and the beginning of 1960s, the film industry in India gave the salwar kameez a new lease of life. Actresses like Saira Banu, Nanda, Sadhana and of course Asha Parekh immortalized the salwar kameez and made it into the epitome of fashion. The onscreen divas inspired women all over the country with their dancing and prancing. Soon women all over the country started taking to the salwar kameez.

The revival started in Kashmir and Punjab. Gradually it spread to every nook and corner of the country. Today it is a strong part of our tradition, culture and heritage. It portrays women at their best and is a simple down-to-earth outfit.

Most of the credit for the revival of this outfit goes to fashion guru Mike Kripalani. He is said to be the man who gave the salwar kameez a new lease of life by taking it out of hidden closets and putting it in the fashion spotlight. Nowadays even the most conservative state of Tamil Nadu has accepted this garment and many women can be seen wearing it.

The popularity of this dress comes from the fact that it showcases the beauty of Indian women modestly as well as exquisitely. It amps up the feminine appeal of Indian women and portrays a perfect set up. Not only does it look good, it is also extremely comfortable and can be worn in any season under any circumstances.

Modern designers have twisted the cuts and styles around to introduce many new designs to keep up with changing tastes. So, styles like parallel suits, Anarkalis, Patialas, short kurtis and kurtis with leggings have enticed more and more women to take to the Shalwar Kameez. This dress truly is a portrayal of our national grace and elegance.

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The Saga of Salwar Suits in India

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Anarkali Salwar Kameez

The saga of salwar kameezes date as far back as the 12th century when the Islamic invasion in the Indian subcontinent led to the rule of the Mughal empire. During that time the salwar kameez was a dress not only of women but men as well. While women’s kurtas were fitted and worn with a dupatta, men wore loose kurtas with a skull cap.

Over the years the salwar kameez has established itself as a part of the national dresses of India. Its popularity is still on the rise and women of all ages can be seen wearing it throughout the country. For youngsters who find it uncomfortable to wear sarees and yet still can’t adapt to western wear, the salwar kameez is the perfect compromise.

The popularity of salwar kameez comes from the fact that it is comfortable for any kind of use. For day wear simple prints, light fabrics and sober colors work very well as office wear or for day to day chores. When it comes to partying or clubbing, blingy salwar kameezes in bold colors and with heavy embellishments are perfect for the occasion.

Fabrics like georgette, chiffon, satin and silk, when used to make salwar kameezes results in multipurpose salwar suits which can double up as daily wear as well as outfits for fancy occasions. The latest trend is of using fusion fabrics which are long lasting, wrinkle free and provide even more comfort.

Salwar kameezes have transformed themselves into a variety of styles and designs over the years. The many cuts available are:

Patiala Salwar kameez – the Patiala suit originated in the Patiala region in Punjab. It was the official dress of the king of Patiala. It has a loose salwar with many folds and pleats, paired with a knee length kurta. Nowadays it has become a dress exclusively for women.
Churidar Salwar kameez – the churidar salwar kameez is sleek and is well suited for tall, slim women. The salwar in this type is tight with bangle like folds, or churas, at the ankle. The kameez too is fitted and shows off a slim figure to its best advantage.
Designer Salwar kameez – designer salwar kameezes are the modern innovation of the traditional wear. They have unusual cuts such as strapless kurtas, halter necked kameezes, harem style salwars or slim fit salwars. Normally they have a lot of handworked designs and embroidery done with pearls, stones, beads etc. They are one of a kind designs and are normally very expensive.
Bridal Salwar kameez – bridal salwar kameezes are made of rich heavy fabrics that are glossy and give off a gorgeous sheen that looks good on weddings. Bridal salwar kameezes are normally made of dark colours which radiate a bridal aura. They are embroidered and embellished heavily with crystals, stones, beads and other precious or semi precious stones. The work is usually jaali work and the resultant dress is heavy due to the various adornments.

Apart from these varieties, there are simple cotton salwar kameezes, silk salwar kameezes and printed salwar kameezes and anarkali salwar kameeez too. They are more common and worn as everyday clothes.

Neck Styles for Salwar Kameez

admin — Thu, 01 Jul 2010 11:16:30 +0000

Churidar Salwar Kameez

Churidar kurta in recent times have gone through major design changes. Whether the work is done with embroidery, heavy threads and sequin works, or patchwork it is sporting more variety in design than ever. Dupatta or Chunnis, an important part of the whole attire, also has some forms of designs on these. In the same way the neck styles of salwar kameez has also gone through several changes and sports more innovativeness than ever.

In fact, the new part of the attire where much experimentation is going on now, is the neck designs. From simple round and V neck traditional designs to hotter and contemporary halter and collar neck- all types of neck designs are incorporated in the churidar kurta sets. As more and more consumers are targeted, this variety in neck line is expanding to fit in several occasions.

There are salwar kurtas in embroidered motifs for the major part of the dress to inspire an ethnic look. With this type of more traditional design, an innovative round-V neck combination will go perfectly. This will be a combination of traditional design with contemporary thinking. Pathwork in bright colors, depending on the body color of the kurta will bring an attractive contrast. Similar patch work can be done in the sleeves as well. With light dupatta in patch work or in zari work will make the entire outfit a gorgeous one.

anarkali salwar kameez

Anarkali style in salwar kameez is reigning supreme. This design incorporates high empire waist design combined with a simple neck-style. The samke combination if round and V neck together can go well with Anarkali churidar-kameez also. Coupled with long semitransparent sleeves, these salwar-kurtas look very attractive. The same patch work or even stone work can be woven around the neck-line to make it look more appealing.

The main style change in Indian ethnic wear has been inspired by the “east meets west” motto. Salwar kameezes are not an exception any more. Along with the designing changes in the main body of the attire, the most experimented part is no doubt the neck line. Some of the most obvious styles that are winning the heart of the bold and young generation are the halter neck, spaghetti style and also the collar neck line. You will find a wide number of salwar kameez have been designed in a way where these neck line designs are incorporated in Anarkali style kurta or even in the simple age-old style of salwar-kameez. But the end results are stunning party wear that are cool, casual and yet ethnic.

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Anarkali Salwar Kameez -The Style Statement Of Today

admin — Wed, 02 Dec 2009 09:26:15 +0000

Ever wondered what the latest fashion craze is in this festive season? Well, undoubtedly it has to be the Anarkali Salwar Kameez, back in fashion after a long time and how! Anarkali style is nowadays becoming very fashionable in India and among most of the NRI women as well. But do we know the history of how this stunning dress got its name as the “Anarkali shalwar kameez”?

Well, Anarkali (“pomegranate blossom”) was a renowned slave girl from Lahore (Pakistan) during the Mughal era. She was a performer and dancer at the palace of the Emperor Akbar. She was allegedly ordered to be buried alive by the Emperor for having an illegitimate love affair with Prince Salim, who later became the royal leader Jahangir. The dance called mujra was famed at that time. Legendary dancers at the fortress of the Mughal kings danced for the kings’ amusement. So, the dresses worn by the dancers were known as mujra dresses which slowly came to be known as Anarkali dresses or Anarkali shalwar kameez in the commemoration of the great dancer and ardent lover, Anarkali.

We have all seen how bollywood stars admired this designer salwar kameez over many lavishly designer sarees, making them so famous in the 1970′s to 1990’s. It was made popular by Madhubala in the song ‘Pyar kiya to darna kya’ from the film ‘Mughal-e-Azam’ and Madhuri in ‘Aaja Nachle’. Heroines like Rekha, Parveen Babi, Jayaprada, Sridevi, Madhuri Dixit, Divya Bharti brought this Anarkali salwar style into the fashion in Bollywood and it has been re-discovered time and again.

Base of this Designer Salwar Kameez known as the skirt is uncomplicated plain umbrella patterned and the top known as the blouse or choli is made up of shimmery chiffon or china silk materials with heavy embroidery work. This Indian shalwar kameez gets a chic appearance because of its blouse or choli. You can add an elite and designer look with heavy weight embroidery using zari, zardosi work, mirrors, aari, sequins and kundan. You can then embellish your cholis with a variety of designer sleeves. Your suit can look even more graceful with half sleeves as well. You can add petite ghungaroos to your half sleeves or mega sleeves hanging on your arms. Long sleeves with puffy or bolloon at shoulder, but sleeveless cholis can indeed make you the fashion diva of any social gathering, the dazzling eye-candy of the entire ceremony.

Your Churidar salwar can have attractive patches at the bottom. Salwars or churidars stitched in tight patterns with bangles or wrinkles at the bottom will make you look even more stylish. Dupatta can be of dual shades with beautiful laces on the edges. Good quality fabrics like crepes, georgettes, silks and brocades are used to make the suit more charming. Embroidery adds to the ethnicity on silk or georgette material.

So, the next time you plan a shopping trip, don’t forget to include the Anarkali Salwar Kameez to your ensemble apart from your batch of selected sarees, as it’s surely the rage and fashion trend of today.

Indian Saree Motifs and Designs

admin — Wed, 28 Oct 2009 12:04:50 +0000

Saree motifs and designs in India are crafted in bright and classy colours. These are designed according to the trends of different regions of India. The motifs and designs are available in georgette sarees, sequin sarees, casual sarees and several other sarees. Saree motifs and designs are famous in India as well as in the international market. These Indian designer saris are beautifully crafted from different fabrics in variable patterns and bright color combinations. Motifs objects like conch, elephant, horse, peacocks, parrots, fish, hunting scenes, scenes from the epics are elementary designs in today’s designer Indian saris.

Saree motifs and designs in Indian sarees provide the specific needs, tastes and a traditional looks to Indian women. Women residing in India or abroad prefer designer sarees rather than other dresses for wedding and different other functions and are considered more cultural women. Indian designer sarees are in high demand around the world due to its quality material and look that are time taking and are made with great efforts. You can get these designer saris in variable shades and in an eye-catching appeal. Sarees in their every form typifies the eternal beauty of the female form. The motifs in Indian sarees indeed play an important role as to a large extent the fame and elaboration of this magical cloth depends largely on these.

Saree motifs and designs are knitted on the whole fabric and in the border of the saree. These motifs and designs woven on the Indian sarees are generally symbols of birds, floral design, animals, ornamental designs and several other intricate figures and designs. Some of the saree motifs and designs in Indian designer sarees are hand woven which are knitted with heavy gold silk threads in a three-dimensional effect. You can find out saree motifs and designs with stones, beads, sequins, and silk threads embroidered in different patterns. These Indian designer sarees are made attractive with variable designs and motifs along with embroidered floral works. They have gorgeous blouse pieces and pallu with bandhini dyed leaf design work.

The history of Indian saree flourished around 2800-1800 BCE to the Indian Subcontinent. These are long rectangular shaped fabric that range from 5 to 9 metres in length. Indian sarees are age-old tradition that reflects different Indian cultures and provide elegance and glamour to the wearer. It is worn over a petticoat with a blouse and has become a symbol for all of India. They are considered as evergreen fashion wear for women that cover the whole body in various styles, making them look traditional. These are worn according to the season, functions and occasions. Different types of Indian sarees are available such as silk sarees, georgette saris, bridal and wedding sarees, etc.

After a long experiment the new easy-to-wear Indian designer sarees were introduced and the trends were adopted as well as appreciated in the global market. The saree motifs and designs in Indian sarees provide catchy and ethnic look. These are available from small geometric shapes, interlocking designs, squares, frills, strips, chevrons, etc. several man made materials are added to the saree motifs and designs that impart an elevated feeling. The artisans also include temple motifs as their designs to the saree border and in the pallu. They are usually knitted in the sarees in interlocked-weft techniques.

Saree motifs and designs created by artisans of different region vary according to their region. The designs found in tribal regions are square motifs; however the motifs and designs of Islamic connections vary from Hindu or Buddhism iconography. Because of its unique design and softness these saree motifs and designs on the fabric provide a classy look to every woman. These artisans merge the ancient tradition with modern tradition and the culture of India to produce their variable designs.

Designer Indian saris pattern include a wide array of variety ranging from interlocking diamond shaped motifs to checks, basket weave, chevrons and also the serrated patterns. Symbol of rich cultural heritage of India, the motifs in Indian sarees thus stand as the logo of Indian artistry. One of the most multifaceted symbols in the pattern of sarees has been the lotus and the spiritual aspect of this motif is far more emphasized on traditional sarees, particularly in Indian wedding sarees.

Exclusive collection of saree motifs and designs of Indian designer sarees are designed by famous designers from India like Anju Modi, Ritu Beri, Rohit Bal, etc. They are famous for designing Indian sarees for different celebrities from Bollywood, for Hollywood stars, competitions like Miss India, Miss World, etc and also bridal wear. These designer sarees are available in saris in tikki work, sarees in parsi handwork, kashmiri work, etc. You can buy designer Indian saree with motifs and designs in famous designer’s showrooms where they explore their new collection and can also search through Internet and can order online through different websites.