Salwar Kameez

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Salwar kameez dates back to the 12th century since of Islamic or the Iranian era which was then followed by the Moghul Empire in the region called now as India and Pakistan.

During those days it was men and women both used to wear salwar kameez as part of the traditional dress but over the years Salwar Kameez has found its popularity in India and Pakistan and the salwar kameez is still worn in the continent.

After the Independence in 1947 Salwar kameez in India started its transformation but with Khadi being Rage promoted by none other than Mahatma Gandhi – Father of the nation most of the salwar kameez were made in cotton or khadi.

In the 70s the salwar kameez started its slow transformation to its today modern look as Asha Parekh, Mumtaz and many other bollywood actress started wearing new variations like mumtaz got the short kameez and the tight churidar look which became a rage. Besides this lot of variations started as salwar kameez started coming in various print combinations and fabric.

In the 1980’s Fashion designers started entering into designer wear salwar kameez but were not able to garner much market as it was not possible for them to reach a wide and diverse market like India. Bollywood was again the inspiration from normal Indian women as it had wide reaching effect through its cinema and Television which was totally dominated by Doordarshan, an Indian Government Enterprises. The 1980’s also bought colored television in every home with the start of Asian Games in India.

The 1990’s were dominated by the designers who entered and controlled the salwar kameez market in India and bollywood like never before. New Designs, Styles and cuts make into being and salwar kameez transformed itself from Indian Traditional wear to Indo – western wear.

The 2000’s bought Salwar Kameez a New Market for the elite and middle class women of India with large No.s of Malls opening all across India. Even Designer Stores came into being all over India with even specialty stores across major town and cities of India where under one store you could find designs of Known Indian Fashion Designer under one roof.

Today the salwar kameez is very popular Indian wear which is worn from day to day wear to office wear to wedding, parties, festivals and functions. The Salwar kameez makes an Indian women figure appealing and stunning due to its flowing fabric matched by Indian women body figure.

The salwar kameez is divided into three different set. The first is the salwar which is more of baggy trousers which is tied by a string on the waist or even with elastic. The kameez form the top the salwar kameez which flows from the top till the knees or can be above or below the knees as per styling. Then the last set is the dupatta which is a free flowing fabric about 2 meters in length. A complete salwar kameez of an average size can be made in 6.25 meters. The salwar is made in 2.25 meters, the kameez is made in 2 mtrs and the dupatta is made in 2 meters. The total of 6.25 meters can vary as per large sizes and also as per the designing of the salwar kameez.

The salwar kameez is made in various fabrics like silk is normally worn in winter being a hotter fabric while cotton with embroidery on the salwar or other designs is worn in summers. Georgette and chiffon are ever green fabric and is used in lot of salwar kameez.