Punjabi Patiala Suit

Punjabi Patiala Suit

Punjabi Suit is a vital dress for the (Punjabi) women. This is one of the identities of Punjabi women; you also called it the custom or tradition of North Indian. Now in these days the Punjabi Salwar Kameez or Punjabi Suit is accepted all around the world. Anywhere and every time the word “traditional salwar kameez” comes, it means Panjabi Salwar Kameez or Punjabi Suit in trends. Punjabi Suit is generally dilapidated with chunni or dupatta and rest part of the suit attached with the salwar. Usually the customary salwar size from peak at waist area is approximately double the genuine waist size to make it relaxed to wear. Salwar has big room at the thigh area for comfortless.

Punjabi Suit is famous for it’s soothed and gives the impression of being not only in India but all over the world. There is lot of variety in Punjabi suits but one of the most famous and trendy fashion is Patiala salwar or suit. Its unique quality is crease of cloth stitched jointly that meets up at the bottom. Patiala salwars need dual the length of cloth to get stitched. It gives a tremendous stylish look for the slim ones. It has several folds and attached at the bottom near the feet thus giving a superb look. 

There is specific history among Patiala suit   There is a myth at the back the name. Patiala is a place in Punjab in North India. In ancient period, the King of Patiala was very famed. Their costume was a pleated and loose-fitting type salwar with long wobbly kameez with full sleeves. The costume originates traditions, culture as well as royal soothe. In the recent time, women derivative this costume and give the name of Patiala Salwar kurta or Patiala Suit.

Printed Salwar Suit

One of the most prominent methods to decorate any fabric is to get them printed. Indian salwar kameez are one of the most successful evergreen attire of Indian sub-continent. Indian salwar kameez suits are available in many types. One of the most famous and common type of salwar suit is the Printed salwar kameez. Printed salwar kameezes have won lot of appreciation in the fashion market.

Fabric
Printed salwar suit look good in fabrics cotton, silk, georgette, chiffon, crepe, handloom etc.

Design
Printed salwar kameezes have a lot of interesting patterns. Tie and Dye print is in fashion trend. Block print, flowery print, paisely design print, geometrical, abstract prints, ornamental designs are some of the prints used in making lady salwar suit. Even traditional prints like Patola print, Polka dot print, Kantha print, Jaal printed, Meenakari printing etc. are done to give the traditional look. Printed salwar suits can also have these popular and classic designs with an array of detail work like embroidery, patti, mirror, zori and sequins work to give a more ethnic look which can be worn for marriage and formal occasions.

Various methods of printing like direct printing, resist printing and screen-printing are practiced in India. It is not necessary that both salwar and kameez have to be printed. Sometimes either of them is printed. Most time it is the kameez, which is printed, and the salwar is in contrast color. Printed Salwar suit is available both in stitched and unstitched forms. Available in various styles, patterns and colors, the printed salwar kameez is soft and classy in looks. Printed salwar suits give an attractive look to anyone who wears it.

Embroidered Salwar Suit

The embroidered salwar kameez made up of a comfortable fabric, can be worn in festivals or other celebrations. Feminine and graceful, the salwar kurta is decorated with embroidery and mirror work. The dupatta is also embroidered gorgeously.

The embroidered salwar suit can be divided into two categories:

• Hand Embroidered Salwar Suit Hand embroidered salwar kameez is a result of the efforts done by our craftsmen. In such type of salwar kameez, the embroidery work is embellished with threads. Chikankari, kantha, phulkari are famous hand emroidery used in salwar kameez. There are many decorative items that can be also embroided along with the thread like stars, beads, moti, gungroo, laces, stones and jewels etc.
• Machine Embroidered Salwar Kameez
  In machine embroidered salwar suit, the main component of embroidery is threads of different colors and fabric like cotton, polyester, silk, resham, silver, gold etc. Machine embroidery has better look than the hand embroidered salwar kameez material.

Design patterns on embroidered salwar suit depend on some popular type of works such as:

• Embroidery work
• Patch work
• Floral work
• Lace work
• Bead work

Embroidered salwar kameez in vibrant colours, patterns, fabric are always attractive. While the heavy embroidered ones are preferred during marriage and other celebrations, the light embroidered ones give a very graceful look. 

 

 

Desigener Salwar Suits

The popularity and comfort of the salwar kameez has reached such stupendous heights that most of the new breed designers have started channelizing a major portion of their creative abilities to give this ensemble a new look. Varying from the ethnic touch to the cocktail look, the salwar kameez has come to suit all occasions and what could be better and more creative than adaptation of embroideries and other designs on salwar kameez. The Indian salwar kameez too has had many design changes. The new designers have come up with great variations of the Salwar kameez.

Designer Salwar suits have no parameters of creativity or it does not follow the rules of traditional parameters upto some extent. Designer Salwar Kameez may be the result of non-uniform creativity, unmatching imagination, odd combinations, uneven proportion, number of fabric but the results give the value to the community who wears it.

Bollywood has very hot market of designer salwar kameez. Bollywood actresses have a liking for these type of designer salwar kameez which make them look attractive and sexy.

Designer Salwar suits implement work like uneven patches of different fabric on base fabric, resham embroidery, silver embroidery, golden embroidery, metal beads, real pearls, different shapes and curves, stylish cuts, buckles, wood beads, glass beads, glass work, lace work, net work with sexy looking linings showing the body underneath.

Fashion designers follow blending concepts in terms of designs and patterns using a great combination of silk or cotton threads. Designer salwar kameezes are ideal for marriage and party wear. Young girls who wish to make their own fashion style generally choose designer salwar kameez which is modern yet has the touch of Indian tradition.

Tradional Salwar Suits

The Salwar kameez is the second most popular Indian dress after saree and is gaining in popularity fast with the younger generation. The Indian salwar kameez too has had many design changes. The new designers have come up with great variations of the Salwar kameez. But then India is a country that believes in the traditional clothes. Inspite of new designs on salwar kameez, women community India still loves to wear traditional Indian Salwar Suit.

Traditional Indian Salwar Kameez has specific design.

• Salwar: Salwar or bottom part is a sort of loose Pajama like trouser. In the traditional design, it is wide from top. It has 4 to 5 inches belt attached to rest part of the salwar which is pleated. Upper part of the belt has tunnel for drawstring. Salwar has big room at thigh and calf area. Salwar has almost double bottom size as the circumference of the ankle so as to make proper space for the feet to put inside for wearing.
• Kameez: Traditional Kameez is normally long up to knee with wide circumference (Gher) and with full sleeves. It is almost fully covered from the back as back neck line depth like 2-3" and medium low at the front like 6-7" inches as front neck line depth. It is wide or broad at neck like 6-7" inches to put the head into the Kameez. That is, kameez is normally found long upto knee, lengthy sleeves, medium neck and low back depth.

Not only the cut of the salwar kameez, but also the design and pattern makes a difference to the traditional salwar kameez. It is available in all kinds of fabric, colours, patterns and design.

Traditional salwar kameez includes intricate mirrorwork, bead work, zardozi, zari, dabka, kashmiri, kundan, chikankari, phulkari handwork in silver and golden threads and also floral prints and beautiful motifs in checks, rajasthani, batik, bandhej, jaipur and tie dye pattern which give the ethnic look.

Punjabi Suit Designs-2

Salwar kameez has undergone various changes in its shape and designs over the years. As times and fashions change, so do the syles of salwar kameezs of India. Although the traditional salwar kurta is still the most popular among most women, there are some variations in cuts that have gained in popularity over the years. There are designer salwar suits available higlighting the latest trends. You can check out the various types of salwar kameez, salwar types, salwar kameez designs, designer salwar suits below so as to get a better idea of salwar suits and what style suits you:

The various types of Salwar Kameez are:

Salwar Kurta/Punjabi Suit

The most used variety of salwar kameez- the Punjabi suit has traditional designs – a long kurta, salwar made with lots of fabric to give large circumference and a matching dupatta... More

Churidar Kurta

It has a legging that looks like a tight pant. The churidar is long than traditional salwars. As such, when worn, the lower end of the pants roll up in shape of many bangles or 'churis' and thus the name churidar... More

Parallel Salwar Suit

A parallel salwar has straight cuts just like normal pants. It is different from traditional salwar which has wider upper portion and narrower lower portion. The parallel salwar has similar width for whole length of the salwar... More

Patiala Salwar Suit

A patiala salwar is made from much more cloth than traditional salwar. It has many pleats that gather at the waistline and drape below gracefully, giving a beautiful appearance to the salwar... More

Pakistani/Pathani Salwar Kameez

"Pathani Suit" got its name because it was originally worn by the Kaabli Pathans of Kabul. It is traditionally a mens dress where the salwar has the traditional form and kurta is longer enough to cover the knees of the wearer. The neck line of kurta has collars and it has long sleeves too. Women's dresses that has such a form is called Pakistani or Pathani salwar kameez. More

Sharara Salwar Kameez

Sharara salwar has wider leg pants that has similarity with full skirts. The pants are fitted till the knee, with a big flare from the knee onwards or a kind of loose, trailing pajama. It looks like a lehenga at the lower part but has lesser circumference to make it a sharara....Sharara Salwar KameezMore

Custom/Tailored Salwar Kameez

Any salwar kameez that is made according to the specifications of an individual purchaser is the customized salwar kameez.

Salwar Kameez can further be classified on the basis of design, fabric and occasion.

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Who can ever forget the legendary historical character Anarkali? This court dancer of the Mughal emperor Akbar and the love of his famous son Salim used to perform her dances in a typical dress that resembled plain umbrella patterned skirts at the bottom and an embellished choli or blouse at the top. This ethnic wear was made most popular, perhaps by our yesteryear bollywood actress Madhubala who herself performed the role of Anarkali in the film 'Mughal-e-Azam'. Further, this type of salwar kameez, that became popular as Anarkali salwar suits were worn by such Bollywood stars as Meena Kumari in 'Pakeeza,' Rekha in 'Umrao Jaan,' Aishwarya Rai Bacchan again in the remake of 'Umrao Jaan' and Madhuri Dixit in 'Aaja Nachle.' Therefore, these actresses should also be given equal credit for making Anarkali churidar suits popular among today's young women of India.

Basic Design of Anarkali Churidar Kurta

As explained earlier, this designer salwar kameez has a base resembling skirt but it is not a separate piece of clothing. This skirt like structure is attached to the top segment of the kurta, which, if looked separately, will appear like a blouse. Traditionally, anarkali churidar kurta has the top choli part enough longer to reach below the bust. However, trendy designs can let the length of this choli as short as one desires. Further, the kurta of anarkali style salwar is heavily embellished with embroidery and other things including zari, gota, sequins, laces, beads, pearls etc. However, the more casual wear salwar kameez like those made from cotton are not so much decorated with trims and accessories but the form of the kurta design itself lend them an amazing grace. The kurta is mostly accompanied with a churidar but sometimes salwar is also worn with it.

Latest Designs of Anarkali Salwar Kameez

Here are some latest designs of Anarkali Churidar Kurta. Look at them and get your outfit made with required modifications according to your body type.

This is the perfect bridal salwar kameez - the most traditional yet trendy Anarkali churidar kurta. The combination of white and golden color lends elegance and beauty to the dress. Over all golden work on the sleeveless kurta and bright golden border at the hem as well as on the choli instantly remind of the original and beautiful 'Anarkali.'

This chiffon salwar kameez in anarkali pattern is plain and beautiful. The churidar is matched with the ruffled sleeves of the kurta. The heavily worked upon choli of the kurta contains a brocade patch having all- sequins, beads, embroidery, and zari. The crushed dupatta in contrast color brings out the elegance of the dress. It can be used as both- formal wear salwar kameez for parties and casual wear salwar kameez for daily wear.

This unique anarkali style Georgette salwar kameez has three pieces- the churidar; the kurta; and the jacket. The plain kurta with scattered sequins and a golden patch work border at the hem becomes ravishing all of a sudden due to the effect of the heavily worked upon jacket. The transparent fabric of the collared jacket is complimented with heavy embroidery on the long sleeves and the middle border which is just joined at a point with a string. If you like, you can wear it with jacket or a dupatta too- your choice!

This anarkali pattern embroidered salwar suit in dull color makes the personality of the wearer more presentable. The yoke and the bottom of the empire waist kurta has heavy resham work embroidery. Sleeves and the back too has been embroidered and sequined. Embellished patches on hem of the kurta and sleeves as also on salwar makes it a great party wear salwar kameez.