Wednesday 3 July 2013

Salwar Kameez Designs

Salwar Kameez Designs Biography

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Shalwar kameez (also spelled shalvar kameez, salwar kameez, or shalwar qameez); is a traditional dress worn by both women and men in South Asia and specially Kazakhstan, Bangladesh , Pakistan and India/South Asia . Shalwar or salwar are loose pajama-like trousers. The legs are wide at the top, and narrow at the ankle. The kameez is a long shirt or tunic. The side seams (known as the chaak), left open below the waist-line, give the wearer greater freedom of movement.Shalwar (with Kabuli sandals) as worn in South and Central Asia.A man's shalwar held up to display amount of material needed.
Shalwar are gathered at the waist and held up by a drawstring or an elastic band. The pants can be wide and baggy or more narrow, and even made of fabric cut on the bias.
The kameez is usually cut straight and flat; older kameez use traditional cuts, as shown in the illustration above. Modern kameez are more likely to have European-inspired set-in sleeves. The tailor's taste and skill are usually displayed, not in the overall cut, but in the shape of the neckline and the decoration of the kameez. Modern versions of the feminine kameez can be much less modest than traditional versions. The kameez may be cut with a deep neckline, sewn in diaphanous fabrics, or styled in cap-sleeve or sleeveless designs. The kameez side seams may be split up to the thigh or even the waistline, and it may be worn with the salwar slung low on the hips. When a woman wears a semi-transparent kameez (mostly as a party dress), she wears a choli or a cropped camisole underneath it.
When women wear the salwar kameez, they usually wear a long scarf or shawl called a dupatta around the head or neck. For Muslim women, the dupatta is a less stringent alternative to the chador or burqa (see also hijab and purdah). For Sikh and Hindu women (especially those from northern India, where the salwar kameez is most popular), the dupatta is useful when the head must be covered, as in a Gurdwara or a Temple, or the presence of elders. For other women, the dupatta is simply a stylish accessory that can be worn over one shoulder or draped around the chest and over both shoulders.
The Shalwar kameez is sometimes known as "Punjabi suit," in Britain and Canada. In Britain, especially during the last two decades, the garment has been transformed from an everyday garment worn by immigrant South Asian women from the Punjab region to one with mainstream, and even high-fashion, appeal.
In India, the garment was originally confined to the North, but as a convenient and modest alternative to a sari - and also as one that flatters practically any body-type - it has become popular across the nation. By varying the fabric, color and the level of embroidery and decoration, the salwar-kameez can be formal, casual, dressy, or plain; and it can also be made to suit practically all climates.The Salwar meaning pants and Kameez meaning shirts is a traditional dress which is believed to have had its origin in Afghanistan. It is believed to have made its way to India centuries ago. It was largely worn in Punjab and later it became a popular dress in India. Now its popularity has spread to other parts of the world. In fact, Salwar Kameez is worn both by men and women irrespective of age. Considering its popularity and wide acceptance by both men and women, many fabric designers started giving new designs to this traditional dress. In fact, history says that the credit for designer Salwar Kameez should go to the Mughal royal family. It is said that women of this royal family were wearing these dresses which were exclusively designed for them. With the passage of time, these designs have undergone transformations at the hands of the popular designers of the modern era

Salwar Kameez Designs

Salwar Kameez Designs

Salwar Kameez Designs

Salwar Kameez Designs

Salwar Kameez Designs

Salwar Kameez Designs

Salwar Kameez Designs

Salwar Kameez Designs

Salwar Kameez Designs

Salwar Kameez Designs

Salwar Kameez Designs

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