Among famous Indian ethnic wear, Salwar Kameez is notably one of the most popular one. This attire usually consists of three basic parts – a long tunic or kurta generally termed as Kameez, a baggy pant which is addressed as salwar which is tied at the waist with drawstring and a dupatta. This particular apparel is worn by women of all age group in India.
Salwar Kameez
Origin
In the past, this dress was mainly worn by the women residing in the North of India, which means present day Pakistan and Punjab. In fact this particular attire used to be worn by both men and women in the country of Afghanistan as well as Central and South Asia. In the present age, this costume is worn by all the women across the country of India, Bangladesh as an alternative for saree for it is highly convenient. It usually takes less time to wear a Salwar Kameez than a saree.
Description
The cut of a kameez is usually straight and flat. Modern kameez are made according to the latest trends usually have set in sleeves. The kameez may be of various styles like it may have a deep neckline or may be split up to the thighs or even to the waist. The sleeves of the salwar are designed according to the fancy of each and every individual – it may be full sleeves or half sleeves or the sleeves may be of various attractive designs.
Cotton Salwar Kameez
Modern Variations
With the passage of time, there have been variations in latest types of Salwar Kameez. Here are some types of salwar kameez.
- Anarkali – This is especially in vogue now. This is mostly worn on special occasion or on weddings. This is usually figure hugging till the upper part of the body and flaring in the lower portion. Usually the kameez have heavy jardosi and kundan work on them.
- Another style which is also generally seen in Salwar Kameez is a short kurta with a dhoti style salwar. The trend that is generally followed here are Mix and Match. The reason behind the name is that there are contrast in color and print on both the salwar and kameez.
- Patiala – This type is mostly worn in the state of Punjab. The specialty of it is that the salweer are exceptionally baggy and are worn in contrast with a long kurta or a short kurta according to the taste of the wearer.
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