All You Want To Know About Salwar Kameez

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Every culture has a unique dress that represents their culture and forms a huge part of their heritage. It is very easy to identify the cultural background of a person if they seen wearing their traditional dress anywhere in the world. There are many dress styles, which although belongs to a specific culture, are now becoming a popular trend all around. One such traditional dress which is making waves in the fashion world everywhere is Salwar Kameez.




About:

The salwar kameez is the traditional dress worn by women in many South Asian countries such as Pakistan, India, Bangladesh, Sri Lanka and many more. The Salwar is a loose trouser also referred to as pajamas. The salwar has a narrow fitting around the angle and is wide around the top. The Kameez is a long tunic with slits on the two sides to enhance the shape and provide freedom of movement to the person who wears it. The woman completes this attire by draping a matching stole/scarf around the neck. This stole is referred to as dupatta or chunni. The basic design of the traditional Salwar kameez has remained same over the centuries, ...
... but with changing times, this traditional dress has been modified and altered into many different styles.



History:

Historical evidence indicates that Salwar kameez was initially worn by Turko-Iranian people residing in Central Asian regions. The Turko-Iranian tribes converted to Islam and established their rule over local farmers. Hence, Salwar kameez is also known as the traditional dress of many Islamic countries. But fashion does not see religion or culture that is why it is worn by many women who are not Muslim around the world for over a century now. Salwar Kameez is also known as a 'Punjabi Suit' in United Kingdom and Canada.


Fashion Statement:

The traditional Salwar kameez is now available in many different styles and designs. Some of the popular trends in Salwar kameez are:

-waist coat style Salwar kameez

- Salwar kameez with chikan work

-Anarkali Salwar suit

-embroidered salwar kameez

Women, in today's time, have taken this traditional dress to a whole new level by replacing the Salwar with a pair of jeans and teaming it with an elegant kurta.



Cost:

The cost of a Salwar Kameez depends upon many factors such as fabric used, design, and embellishments. However, you will find that designer Salwar kameez cost slightly more than others. The benefit of buying a designer Salwar kameez is that you will have a unique dress in your wardrobe which will add to your personality and make you the center of attention.



Availability:

Salwar Kameez can be purchased from any market in almost every South Asian countries. One can buy a 'stitched Salwar kameez' which is ready to be worn or an 'unstitched' one which you can get stitched by a fashion designer or a tailor as per your personal style. Now-a-days, you will come across many websites selling Salwar Kameez online. While purchasing Salwar kameez online you can browse through a wide range of designs, colors and sizes and buy one while heightens your personality.



Glitter Designz, a leading online store offers a wide collection of Salwar Suits, Salwar Kameez, Readymade Salwar Kamee and a huge collection of Sarees Online, Indian Jewelry as well as accessories. The site has a user-friendly interface, where you can make online purchases of ethnic apparel and offer speedy delivery across many countries the globe over.