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What is Salwar Kameez
Salwar kameez is the traditional dress worn by various peoples of South Asia. Salwar are loose trousers and the kameez is a long shirt.
It is the usual everyday dress for women in India where it may be transliterated into English as shalwar qamiz. It is also popular in European and American countries and often worn in Rest of world. Some versions are sometimes called a Punjabi suit, after the Indus valley area called the Punjab. In Gujarat it is usually called a Zabho.
Salwar kameez:
1922 Salwars are loose pajama-like trousers. The legs are wide at the top, and narrow at the bottom. The legs are pleated or gathered into a waistband with a drawstring. The pants can be wide and baggy, or they can be cut quite narrow, on the bias. In the latter case, they are known as churidar.
The kameez is a long shirt or tunic. The side seams (known as the chaak) are left open below the navel, which gives the wearer greater freedom of movement. The kameez is usually cut straight and flat; older kameez use traditional cuts, as shown in the illustration; 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.
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 hijab). For 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 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.
Purchasing or sewing salwar kameez
Its Long time, you were thinking to buy or sew salwar kameez.Becuase its most popular now in European and American country. Now its not far from you to have Beautiful salwar kameez with your own choice.. one simply visits the www.indiabazaar.net and has a salwar suit made to order. Overseas Asians and interested Westerners can order custom suits over the internet (through India bazaar). One selects the fabric, indicates the style features desired (type of pants, neckline style, embroidery or other decoration desired, type of sleeves, length of tunic, etc.), pays by paypal or Credit/Debit card, and fills out a measurement form. The prices range from under $60 to over $300. There are also Various kind of Salwar kameez shown on webs.. salwar, churidar, kameez, and kurta,Patiala, Parallel, Sharara.. etc.
so what you still thinking about..Its now time to go and order a salwar kameez from
India bazaar
www.indiabazaar.net
Whenever you purchase an item of clothing from India bazaar, you will receive an authentic hand made article. You not only acquire a unique treasure, you will help a centuries old art to continue to bring pleasure to the world of fashion.
Share this Informations and forward to your freinds..Include gangani2@yahoo.com. you will added in our list and you may be lucky to have Free salwar kameez.
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Salwar kameez is the traditional dress worn by various peoples of South Asia. Salwar are loose trousers and the kameez is a long shirt.
It is the usual everyday dress for women in India where it may be transliterated into English as shalwar qamiz. It is also popular in European and American countries and often worn in Rest of world. Some versions are sometimes called a Punjabi suit, after the Indus valley area called the Punjab. In Gujarat it is usually called a Zabho.
Salwar kameez:
1922 Salwars are loose pajama-like trousers. The legs are wide at the top, and narrow at the bottom. The legs are pleated or gathered into a waistband with a drawstring. The pants can be wide and baggy, or they can be cut quite narrow, on the bias. In the latter case, they are known as churidar.
The kameez is a long shirt or tunic. The side seams (known as the chaak) are left open below the navel, which gives the wearer greater freedom of movement. The kameez is usually cut straight and flat; older kameez use traditional cuts, as shown in the illustration; 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.
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 hijab). For 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 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.
Purchasing or sewing salwar kameez
Its Long time, you were thinking to buy or sew salwar kameez.Becuase its most popular now in European and American country. Now its not far from you to have Beautiful salwar kameez with your own choice.. one simply visits the www.indiabazaar.net and has a salwar suit made to order. Overseas Asians and interested Westerners can order custom suits over the internet (through India bazaar). One selects the fabric, indicates the style features desired (type of pants, neckline style, embroidery or other decoration desired, type of sleeves, length of tunic, etc.), pays by paypal or Credit/Debit card, and fills out a measurement form. The prices range from under $60 to over $300. There are also Various kind of Salwar kameez shown on webs.. salwar, churidar, kameez, and kurta,Patiala, Parallel, Sharara.. etc.
so what you still thinking about..Its now time to go and order a salwar kameez from
India bazaar
www.indiabazaar.net
Whenever you purchase an item of clothing from India bazaar, you will receive an authentic hand made article. You not only acquire a unique treasure, you will help a centuries old art to continue to bring pleasure to the world of fashion.
Share this Informations and forward to your freinds..Include gangani2@yahoo.com. you will added in our list and you may be lucky to have Free salwar kameez.
India bazaar www.indiabazaar.net
An Exclusive one stop online shopping portal from india
Indian clothing, Indian Jewelery, Hand Art and craft
Kitchen, Home decor, Gifts, India-western fashion
Belly dance bazaar, Henna, bridal wears, Indian barbie
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Re: What is Salwar Kameez
Sun, October 1, 2006 - 10:12 AMHello...
Can you also tell me of the name for when you have the Kameez, but the trousers are tight fitting? I have forgotten the name...
Also, What is the difference btwn Ghagra Choli and Choli Lehenga? It is just a regional difference in naming the same outfits?
thx...
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Re: What is Salwar Kameez
Thu, October 5, 2006 - 4:34 AMthe one u asked salwar kameez with tight trouser called "Churidaar" Churi means bangle in hindi and this churidaar salwar have nice falls and gaether on ankle like bangles.. thats why its called churidaar
in gagra choli and lehenga choli is same only diffrent names by peoples
ajay
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