Salwar-kameez is a common outfit worn by Indian women
for years. A salwar resembles a pyjama, which is drawn tightly at the
waist with a string and is tailored in such a way that it tapers at the
ankles. The kameez is the upper part worn over the salwar. Instead of a
salwar, women also wear a churidar. This is a tighter version of the
salwar accentuating the knees and ankles. The salwar-kamee is usually
worn with the dupatta. Today the look of salwar kameez has totally
changed. With more of fusion clothing the look of salwar suit has
changed from traditional to more contemporary. Salwar kameez is a rage
among the female population in India, so much that it has left an
indelible imprint in the annals of Indian history. With a fine tradition
and a colorful past, salwar kameez has become a fabric, which has
brought about a touch of class to Indian women. There are three parts in
a salwar suit, namely the kameez, salwar and a dupatta. It is worn in
different styles in different communities like the Muslims call it
shalwar qameez or shalwar qamis and the Hindu calls it salwar kameej and
salwar camis and some people call it salwar suits. The different styles
available are salwar kameez, salwar suits, punjabi suits, pakistani
shalwar kameez.
The bridal salwar kameez comes in different fabric and style. Mostly
bridal suits are available in silk and brocade. Heavy embroidery is made
on the suits with zardosi and zari work. Lucknow is renowned for its
famous chikankari suits. But the styles chikankari and zardosi have
evolved over the years. Zardosi embroidery, which is done with gold
thread, is mostly seen in bridal suits. Nowadays Patiala style of salwar
suits is in vogue. It has lots of gathers, and drapes in an elegant
mould forming even folds from hip to ankle. Salwar kameez is worn during
wedding and festive occasion. Especially sangeet ceremony and mehendi
ceremony are the special moments when this attire is worn. With the
passage of time the style of kameez salwar suits has changed. It has
been modified from long kameez to shorter, trendy and fancier kameez.
Salwars are also been modified from baggies ones to straight trousers
and bell bottom styles. Presently the short kurtas and broad salwaar is
very much in fashion. The short kurta or kurtis and churidar, and two
scarves also look very elegant and fashionable. For wedding purpose you
can opt for colors like rust brown, shades of red and yellow because it
is considered auspicious colors for Indian bride.
