Learn Churidar Stitching

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Churidar Stitching

The Comfort Of A Salwar Kameez –

The evolution of the salwar kameez has a long and colorful history which originated with the influence of Islamic reign on India. The intermingling of cultures created the trend of wearing loose pajamas and kurtas for men as well as women, the only difference being that women also added an odhni or dupatta to their outfit.

The salwar is a type of lower garment. It is pant like and usually loose fitting. Recently the salwar kameez has taken a cue from Indo – western fashiona dn ahs come up with innovations in designs. In some cases, the trousers are tight and fitted, these are known as churidars. And, there is another kind of salwar too, known as the patiala, which has a billowing cut at the hips and is tight at the ankles.

The kameez in a salwar kameez set is a long top or kurta worn over the salwar. It may be long, reaching up to the knees or may end at mid thigh length. The length of the kurta varies according to the choice of the wearer, even thoughpatiala salwars are conventionally known to have short kurtas. The Indo-western influence can be seen in kameezes also. Modern kurtas have a variety of designs such as Chinese collars, jeweled necklines, halter style necklines and even strappy styles. The sleeves of a kameez range from short to full depending on individual choice. The design of some of these kameezes are such that sometimes one does not even need to carry a dupatta at all.

Unlike a saree, the salwar kameez is easy to wear and one does not have to spend time in draping it the right way. The fit of the salwar kammez suits women of all ages and sizes regardless of whether they are slim, chubby, plump or petite. From teenagers to middle aged ladies, everybody loves to wear salwar kameezes.

The popularity of salwar kameezes stems from the fact that not only they are easy to wear, but also very comfortable for the tropical climate of our country. Salwar kameezes are multi purpose as they can be worn for any occasion. It looks good as casual wear and also as party wear. Salwar kameezes are not very expenive and are readily available at any retail outlet. You can also buy beautiful lengths of material and get them stitched according to your size. While cotton, voile and linen fabrics are good for casual wear, silks, crepe or tissue with embellishments are perfect for party wear.

The Wedding salwar kameez blends elegance with style quite effortlessly. In recent times designers in bollywood have also influenced styles in salwar kameezes to a large extent. As a result, the Embroidered salwar has been raised from daily wear to a fashion statement. Be it in traditional designs or fusion styles, you can find women dressed up in trendy salwar suits in the most fashionable parties. Moreover, thanks to India's heritage of skilled artisans, there is no shortage of beautiful embroidery or karigiri in salwar kameez styles.

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