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Types of Salwar For The Discerning Wearer – Part 1
Posted by jasnav on October 2, 2008
Types of Salwar kameez have to be looked into for anyone who is interested in this extremely versatile dress for use. In this two part article, I will talk about some of the types of salwaar kameez that is popular around the world.
Salwaar kameez has steadily gained popularity throughout India right from the time the ancestors of salwar kameez entered in India way back in the 12th century. Though this form of dressing was restricted to the northern parts of India for a very long time, it gained steady momentum in the south after the 1920s. Today salwar kameez has touched every part of India and is very popular especially among the teenagers.
There are large number of types of Salwar kameez – a variety of styles and several different fabrics. It is available in Silk, Cotton, Chiffon, Crepe, Lizi Biz, Georgette, Voile, Satin, Organza and several other fabrics. Silk is preferred for the classy and elegant look whereas cotton is preferred during the summers as there can be nothing more comfortable. Georgette gives a special delicate look and can be worn for formal occasions and the ever sensuous look can be achieved with a salwar kameez made of crepe. The special categories of salwar kameez also are a lot in number and each type is different in its own special way.
To start with, there is the Punjabi style salwar kurta which has paved way for the other types. The dress type gets its name from the Indian state of Punjab. The women in these regions would be most often seen only in a salwar kurta. It is a three piece dress consisting of the salwar or the pant that is broad at the waist and narrows towards the foot. Next is the kameez that is the long tunic and is worn on the top. The set is incomplete without a dupatta or the scarf. The creativity of the designer can be shown off on the dupatta or on the necklines. The sleeves can be kept long, short or sleeveless as per the choice of the user.
In part 2 of this article, we will see some more types of salwaar kameez.
** Choose a type of Salwaar Kameez to suit your own personal style
