Posted by jasnav on July 29, 2008
Churidar or the Churidar pyjamas are referred to as the fitting trousers which are worn by both the men and women usually in the Central and South Asia. They are considered to be one of the variations seen in the commonly worn Churidar having a narrow ankle and wide cut on the top portion. The contours of the leg are more revealing with the folding appearance at the end. Stretch is the major factor when sleekness is appeared at the end. While cutting, increased length is taken and then it is finished by tightly fitting with the buttoned cuff seen at the ankle. The increased length folds up and seems to be like a set of bangles which rest on the ankles.
The name Churidar was evolved from the word ‘Churi’ which means ‘bangle’ in India. While sitting, the extra folds found at the bottom makes the entire process more comfortable. This also helps in easy bending of the legs and thus sitting becomes comfortable despite the figure hugging design. The word Churidar is a Hindi term and it came into English only in the 20th century. Earlier the same attire was referred to as mosquito-drawers, long-drawers and even the Moghul breeches. It was named so by the British to denote this attire.
Churidar is usually dressed up along with a full sleeve top also known as kameez. It is also referred to as a kurta which is used mostly by men as well as women. The kameez is either stitched plain and in case of wedding receptions or parties, it is heavily embellished with stones and other embroidery works to add to the beauty. Slowly, it has spread far and wide to different parts across the globe. There are different materials with which Churidar is now made available like chiffon, silk, cotton, crape, nylon and other stuffs.
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Posted by jasnav on July 15, 2008
Salwar Kameez is a traditional dress worn by the people of South Asia. The garment is worn by both the genders, men and women. Salwar kameez is a casual outfit and it is generally preferred by the people of India, Pakistan, Bangladesh, Afghanistan and Srilanka. While in Pakistan and Afghanistan the garment is worn by men as well (it is the national dress), but in general, salwar kameez is a woman’s garment.
The traditional salwar is a loose trouser having wide legs at the top portion that becomes narrow at the end(the feet side). The Salwar resembles a pajama and it is a very comfortable garment for use during day or night. Kameez is referred to as a long shirt and covers the area above the waist-line.
The Salwar can be gathered along the waist with the help of elastic or string belt. The traditional dress salwar kameez is always accompanied by a long, light shawl-like cloth called dupatta and it provides the beauty for the garment, besides offering modesty to the wearer.
There are different varieties of salwar kameezes and lots of different types of textiles are also available in the market for the purpose of stitching a salwar kameez. You can either go for stitching as per your precise requirement from a boutique that deals in it, or pick up readymade salwaar kameez from designer stores to save on time and effort.
Salwar kameez is sometimes also known as the Punjabi suit, which comes with a high appeal of fashion, tradition and culture. Adornment of the salwar kameez with embroideries, decoration, paintings, bead work and multiple colors makes this garment a great success across many nations. In general it is considered as an elegant and simple outfit, which provides freedom of movement while being fashionable and chic. Salwar kameez has evolved into different forms of outfit such as the chudidhar, kurta and sherwani, depending upon the requirement of the user.
The existence of many online shopping stores these days has provided the option of purchasing salwar kameez through the internet. Hence it has become favorable for the people across the world to adorn this particular garment.
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Posted by jasnav on July 3, 2008
Punjabi salwar kameez is also called as the Punjabi suit and it is popular as a basic outwear for the North Indian and Punjabi women. Punjabi suit is often described as an identification of the North Indian and Punjabi women community. The outfit is a traditional wear and it is popular throughout the world.
Like other special types of suits, the Punjabi suit has its typical design as well. The bottom of the Punjabi suit comes with a double bottom circumference, which offers width for the salwar pant and offers great comfort for the thigh area. This outfit helps in bringing out the elegance and feminity in women.
Punjabi salwar kameez is exclusively adorned with a chunni or dupatta. The top portion of the kameez comes with a combination of tops and dupatta, and the bottom portion is covered with loose salwar pants. The traditional Punjabi suit comes with a long kameez and has full sleeves. The dress provides full cover and protection from the top to bottom for the women and offers elegance too. Since it is a customary dress for the Punjabi women, these suits are tailored to suit their specifications. The top part of the kameez in the Punjabi suit is done up with beautiful fittings, gorgeous neck designs, sleeve designs and different slit cuts.
The bottom part of the Punjabi suit is defined as the salwar and it is tailored as wide opening on the top of the salwar that gradually narrows down as it comes down. The salwar is stringed with the help of a belt or nada, which needs to be tied tightly along the waist and this provides comfort for wearing. The beauty is that even if you gain or lose a few inches, the garment will absorb the change with hardly any need for modifications.
The latest textile industry has brought about a revolution in the different kinds of designs and varieties offered in Punjabi suits. Elegant ladies have the option of choosing the best Punjabi suits that are available in different exotic colors and designs. The outfit is suitable for all occasions and functions, and is sure to make eyes turn when worn in its full glory.
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