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India is known to have different traditional dresses, and Salwar Kameez or ‘suits’ as they are also called are the second most popular dress in India after the traditional sari. There are different types of salwar kameez. Some varieties include casual wear, party wear, plain with embroidery, printed and now we also have the Indo Western salwar kameez.
Casual salwar kameez are loose and comfort is the basic designing factor. They are generally made of cotton that is ideal for the long summer months with soaring temperatures in India.
Party wear salwar kameez are generally made of silk, georgette, crepe and have heavy embroidery done on them. The embroidery is done by golden or silver thread, and there are many specialists of the art. Alternatively, fancy mirror work is done on the salwar kameez. They are also decorated with beads, kundan, etc. Those who can afford it, get their salwar kameez made of expensive materials like tanchoi, pure silk, raw silk and get them embroidered using threads made of real gold and silver with precious stones woven into the design. The dupatta may also be embroidered, or dyed using different colors and designs.
The printed salwar kameez have different designs printed on them. These can be pure cotton, natural silk, raw silk, crepe or georgette. The designs can be self designs, or colors in different contrasts. The kameez can be printed with a plain salwar, or the whole set including the dupatta can be printed with the same design.
The churidar salwar kameez has the salwar as a tight fitting legging with pleats at the bottom around the ankle, drawing its name from the bangle-like shape of the pleats. This again can be printed or have embroidery done on them to enhance the beauty of the material.
The indo western salwar kameez is a result of globalization which has resulted in the fusion of Indian and western clothing. Here the kameez can have spaghetti straps instead of sleeves or it can be in a short jacket style.
Whatever be the variety that you choose, you can be assured of a vast choice within each category. Most varieties are available at specialist online stores like www.indianselections.com. Such is the popularity of the Salwar Kameez!