As with any other salwar kameez design, patiala salwaar kameez also comes with a wide variety of embellishments. The different embellishments that are commonly used are embroidery and sequins bead and stonework. Heavily embellished salwar kameez cannot be worn as casual wear and they are generally called part wear salwar kameez. These embellishments add beauty to the patiala salwar kameez giving a dazzling look.
The common fabric that holds the embellishments is crepe and chiffon. For wedding patiala salwar kameez that has heavy embellishments, silk material is used. This will give a unique and special look for the bride. You can find the different styles and variations in the patiala salwar kameez among the Punjab women on different occasions.
Most of the embellishments in the patiala salwar kameez comes with the kameez and the dhupatta and the salwar is generally plain and free flowing. As the salwar is highly pleated and baggy, embellishments are not added to it. Wearing stone and zardozi embellished dhuppata around the neck gives a simply gorgeous look during the parties. All types of embroidery including the hand embroidery, zari and zardozi work are made on the short length kameez.
Sequins and bead embellishments are very common in the wedding patiala salwar kameez. The kameez will be heavily loaded and the fashion designers decorate the neck line and the battan with patch work along with the embroidery. Mirror embellishments are also common with the kameez. As the kameez is of short length, a lot of decorative work is done at the battan. Certain party wear salwar kameez come with plain dupatta with kameez having heavy work. Rich patiala salwar kameez has stone works that are spread along the pleats of the pants. Sometimes precious stones are also used as embellishments and the cost of the set varies with the stones that are used for decorating.
