Ladies Shalwar Kameez Biography
Source (Google.com.pk)
Iranian era was followed by the Mughal empire in the region
now called as India and Pakistan. Shalwar kameez is very popular in asian
countries specially Pakistan and India. It dates back to the 12th century
since the Islamic era. Shalwar kameez is
also known as salwar qameez and has evolved itself over the centuries in a mix
of Indian and western wear. Shalwar Kameez has transformed over many years into
various styles, designs and cuts and even the name has seen lot of variation over
the decades. While the Salwar Qameez originated during the Mughal Empire when
Urdu was the commonly spoken language of the era. But over the years Hindi as
Urdu became less common and Hindi language became the common language of the
present era the original name came as salwar kameez. In Pakistan where Urdu is
still commonly used its still known as salwar qameez or shalwar, but in India
and Punjab region of Pakistan its known as Salwar Kameez. Women’s Salwar Kameez
Suit consists of Salwar, Kameez and Dupatta. Shalwar is a loose flowing pants
narrowing down to the ankle. It has a wide band measuring about 7-8 inches from
waist to hips with gathers that at the hip line. A draw string at waist or elastic band helps
to adjust to different waist sizes. Men’s Salwar Kameez is also known as Salwar
Kurta. Salwar a loose flowing Pants/ Trousers narrowing down to the ankle with
a draw string at waist to adjust to different waist sizes. Kurta for men is
straight cut long shirt/ tunic with slits at sides to facilitate easy movement,
is worn over the Salwar. Salwar Kameez traces its origins to the Mongols and
was once considered a Muslim Dress. Shalwar Khameez is a traditional garment
worn by the people of India, Pakistan, Afghanistan and Bangladesh. It is worn
by both men and women due its modesty with Muslim values, comfort and freedom
of movement. Differences exist between Men’s and Women’s Shalwaar Kameez.The
salwar kameez has lowers as salwar and long knee length top known as kameez.
Now the dress is not getting worn by men but has classically transformed itself
with new cuts and styling into women salwar kameez. Designer Shalwar kameez are
made by fashion designers and normally have lots of hand embroidery work which
is done in pearls, stones, beads and sequins. The latest in fashion are the
digital prints on the printed salwar kameez which include variety of colors.
Whereas the Shalwar is comfortably loose around the waist till the ankle making
it a very comfortable dress. The bright printed colors or heavy embroidery of
stones, sequins and beads is must on a Punjabi suit. The silk salwar kameez
gives a very rich look to the dress due to its shine. The silk used in salwar
kameez has started coming in various combinations besides pure silk like
Chiffon silk, pure silk, satin silk, paper silk, crepe silk and tussar silk.
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