SAREES,SALWARS
India with its vast culture and diversity remains versatile The blending is well seen in the clothes we wear The traditional Salwar Kameez originally worn by Punjabis and Muslims is adapted by all With the emphasis on presentability men and women are exploring various trends in Indian clothing Contemporary traditional works are blended with fusion Maintaining the ethnicity the Indian sari is experimented with design embroidery and well tailored blouses Designers embellish the wears and accessorize it though the look remains Indian The Indian villagewear which is basic is modernized and comes to the city The hirkali sari of Maharashtra or the Phulkari duppatta of Punjab has traveled far down to the south of India and abroad too Indian fashion proves to be effecting seamless integration not restricted to geography Trends in clothes are much affordable with a little imagination The erstwhile tailor is now transformed to a designer as he she keeps up with the latest happenings in fashion The embellishments like turbans encrusted with gems crystals on a lehenga kundan jewelry on a kameezkurta makes a statement The fashion world though fickle catches the fancy of all as the kurta soon becomes a kurti Krishna paintings on shirts the fast changing length of jeans the lowwaist fusion work with leggings beneath a batik Kurta is worn by all Indians have done it proud by winning titles flaunting the sari
The draping of the sari itself is an art and urban Indian women apply style and comfort in pinning it up The 9 yard sari of the maharashtrians and south Indians appears in Paithani Kanjivaram and pure cottons Calcutta is famous for its Organza and Orissa for its block prints in ikkat Banarasi sarees are a musthave in an Indian girls trousseau The price of bridal sarees is astronomical but justified for the great day of your life time In India and overseas festive season like Navratri marks the vibrant display of colour design and innovation The combination of grace comfort and ethnicity is what makes the Indian clothing appealing Indian fashion is not restricted to women the Kutras worn by men eclectic sherwanis and dhotis shoes like mojris topi and turbans are worn stylishly The mediums of print movies and celebrities also play a large role in influencing fashion and setting trends for the season The latest mantra is to accessorize and team it with detailing Its a proud feeling to see Indian fashion designers on an international platform showcasing their ensembles India is a country of diversities People from different castes and creeds live in the vast geographical region called India Likewise the textiles of India are also diversified Different regions of India are famous for the production of different types of textiles This article aims at discussing the main types of textiles produced in different areas of India . The following are the main kinds of textile products of different places in India which have been developed on the basis of the geographical location climatic condition and the culture of the areas
Muga silk is a beautiful kind of silk produced in Assam It is mostly used in the production of sarees and mekhla chaddars i e traditional sarees worn by Assamese brides that are white colored with a zari border This material is highly durable and strong though it looks delicate This type of silk is produced from silkworms called Antheraea assama or muga silkworms There are several thousands of families in Assam engaged in the production of Muga silk The patterns traditionally used on Muga silk fabric are inspired by nature and the architecture in the area
Manipur is famous for the production of cotton fabric popularly known as Manipuri cotton Different types of tribal fabrics of Manipur are famous such as Moiraingphee Lasingphee and Phanek Most of the people in Manipur undertake weaving which is passed on from one generation to another Children are taught how to weave since a very young age The motifs that are traditionally used in these fabrics are inspired by nature Usually natural colors are used in these textiles
Khadi which is also known as Khaddar is the pride of India Khadi is cloth that is hand spun and hand woven in India Cotton silk or wool or a mixture of these materials is used for the production of Khadi It is a cloth that can be worn both in summers and winters The production of Khadi is largely undertaken in the villages of India Khadi was popularized by Mahatma Gandhi originally as an attempt to create self employment opportunities and to abolish the use of foreignmade clothes However Khadi is largely being used in the production of designer apparel nowadays It has no longer remained the fabric of the poor man It is a fabric that is in demand not only in India but also internationally
Sri Kumaran Silks has launched the concept of a sareeshirt combination which is known as Jodi Pattu They have designed sarees with a matching shirt piece which is meant for the ladys husband Both the saree and the shirt are made of pure handloom silk The saree has a beautiful embroidered pallu and matching embroidery is done on the shirt piece too
Sri Kumaran Silks has also come up with the concept of a silk saree that changes color.When the wearer of the saree moves out of her home the color of the saree changes The retailer claims that this is the first ever colorchanging saree to be developed in the world
The Durbar Krishna saree has been developed by RMKV This saree depicts a famous picture of Lord Krishna in the pallu in which Swarowski crystals have also been used This image is believed to bring good luck to the owner
This is another innovative concept in silk sarees by Sri Kumaran Silks They have designed a saree with four different but matching pallus Each of these pallus have an attached zip The wearer of the saree can easily detach one pallu and attach another This saree is popularly known as Zipnwear saree This is yet another innovative concept by Sri Kumaran Silks This saree has a pocket which can hold a cell phone and other small items
Sri Kumaran Silks has also developed a new type of saree called the Landscape Saree This saree is made of pure silk and the design of a rural landscape is woven into the pallu
SALWAR KAMEEZ
Besides sari there are many other dresses that are worn by Indian women like salwar kameez lehanga churidar etc A kameez is a long tunic worn over pyjama which is like a loose fitted trousers A tightfitted pant is known as churidar A pleated skirt is called a lehanga Some traditional garments for men are kurta lungi dhoti and pyjama kurta is like a long top while lungi and dhoti are apiece of cloth that is draped around the waist pyjamais the pants worn under the kurta A collarless khadi jacket is also popular among men But most of the India men unlike women wear the conventional western clothes A majority of women in India wear sari though some urban women love and feel comfortable in western dresses
Throughout the country there are many religious and regional variations in the costumes such as Rajasthani women wear embroidered mirrored and the tiedye materials while in Arunachal Pradesh women are found draping homespun long woolen skirts. Indian dressing style is thus marked by many variationsboth religious and regional and one is likely to witness an abundance of colors textures and style in garments of India. Perhaps the most endearing quality of an Indian woman is the range of comely apparels that she adorns Indian clothing especially Indian women clothing is famous the world over for its elegant ostentatious and exquisite styles Not only that Indian clothing has also become popular for its elegant cuts and comfort Moreover with the popularity of Indian clothing gaining strength in western countries various Indian designers have now launched ranges of westernized Indian clothing lines to suit the western palette This has led to Indian clothing gaining wider popularity throughout the world
Even though women living in different regions of India adorn different styles of clothing there are certain styles of women apparels that are more popular than the others The more popular Indian women apparels are saris salwar kameez and kurtis These apparels have wide appeal both among working women and housewives Considering the tropical climate of India these apparels have wider appeal in lighter fabrics such as cotton However there is no dearth of the variety of fabrics in which these apparels are available. For the western reader a salwar kameez can be described as a long shirt worn with loose pants with or without a scarf and the kurti can be described as a top that can be worn over jeans or formal trousers. With more and more styles of Indian salwar kameez and kurtis invading the market this apparel is now available in very comfortable designs that can be worn to work to parties or even as casual wear at home So you can choose from a wide variety of these dresses made out of cotton crepe silk and various other materials Depending on the occasion for which you wish to pick this dress you may choose a salwar kameez or kurti with embroidery stone work sequins and so on The range truly is mind boggling.Truly a comfort wear most women love to wear a comfortable Indian dress or an elegant kurti with western trousers to work The dress looks classy stylish and very contemporary especially the Indian dresses that are now available in western cuts. For those of you who dont live in India buying Indian clothing is now easier than ever No longer do Indian clothing enthusiasts have to make a trip to India to buy Indian clothes They can now buy the Indian clothes of their choice over the net There are numerous websites who now cater to the huge western demand for Indian clothes So you can now sit in the comfort of your home and order an exquisite Indian salwar kameez of your choice to impress your friends at a get together
LEHENGA DUPATTA
Lehenga is a garment that is draped around your waist Let us say like a skirt However it is normally ankle length It gets its early origin from the Moghul period When the Mughals invaded and India and conquered it the queens of the period used to wear a long skirt type of thing known as lehenga accompanied with a choli and duppatta and decked up with heavy jewelry It was then considered to be a dress of high society for the queens. The girls women of those days used to wear lehengas as their daily wear clothes like we wear jeans and tshirts But later on with the development in the fashion world it became more of a fashion statement for girls and women but this attire has largely been left for special occasions But even in villages nowadays also women and young girls are found wearing lehengas in their daily life. It is a very elegant garment and is usually worn along with a dupatta say like a stole or a shawl and a choli like a shirt or a top Indian women wear many kinds of clothes and they range from the sari to slawar kameez However Lehenga holds a special place in these garments
With the world becoming global the traditional Indian attires have been applauded through out the world With our fashion designers making the borders of countries dissolve the traditional Indian dresses are now even worn across the borders. Down south when a girl turns into a teen they drape her with a silk Lehenga and celebrate the occasion with family and friends It is called as Pavada or Langa In the Northern part of India they celebrate weddings and the girls Lehenga is the most important of all Here they call it Lehenga or Ghagra In the East of India they wear the traditional Mekhla It is like the wrap around and is exquisite in design It is said that a Lehenga can cost anything from Rs 300 to 30000 or more It all depends on the texture of the garment. In todays world Lehenga has made its way into the everyday life of women Instead of the heavy embroidered ones women prefer to wear the cotton skirts These are comfortable and can be worn with a tee or a choli They can use a stylish stole to cover it and throw in an accessory to fit the contemporary style. When you walk into to buy a pair of jeans you do want to know if the pair that you pick up is authentic The same applies to the Lehenga So when you walk into a store to pick up this Indian garment make sure you know what you want Here are a couple of varieties that may catch you eye. You have to go to the top notch wedding and want to wear a Lehenga that catches the brides attention Get yourself the Gota work Lehenga this design is mainly stitched on to the material by using gold threads or if you want it less expensive you might as them to use in silver I will tell you one thing here you will shine through the day or night wearing this piece If you want to wear something to a casual get together go for the ones that are Tie and Dye Yes this one is still in fashion here and they come in great cottons So if you want to wear one this season just wear one and shake your hips or sit down in the corner But beware you will be noticed and complimented
India with its vast culture and diversity remains versatile The blending is well seen in the clothes we wear The traditional Salwar Kameez originally worn by Punjabis and Muslims is adapted by all With the emphasis on presentability men and women are exploring various trends in Indian clothing Contemporary traditional works are blended with fusion Maintaining the ethnicity the Indian sari is experimented with design embroidery and well tailored blouses Designers embellish the wears and accessorize it though the look remains Indian The Indian villagewear which is basic is modernized and comes to the city The hirkali sari of Maharashtra or the Phulkari duppatta of Punjab has traveled far down to the south of India and abroad too Indian fashion proves to be effecting seamless integration not restricted to geography Trends in clothes are much affordable with a little imagination The erstwhile tailor is now transformed to a designer as he she keeps up with the latest happenings in fashion The embellishments like turbans encrusted with gems crystals on a lehenga kundan jewelry on a kameezkurta makes a statement The fashion world though fickle catches the fancy of all as the kurta soon becomes a kurti Krishna paintings on shirts the fast changing length of jeans the lowwaist fusion work with leggings beneath a batik Kurta is worn by all Indians have done it proud by winning titles flaunting the sari
The draping of the sari itself is an art and urban Indian women apply style and comfort in pinning it up The 9 yard sari of the maharashtrians and south Indians appears in Paithani Kanjivaram and pure cottons Calcutta is famous for its Organza and Orissa for its block prints in ikkat Banarasi sarees are a musthave in an Indian girls trousseau The price of bridal sarees is astronomical but justified for the great day of your life time In India and overseas festive season like Navratri marks the vibrant display of colour design and innovation The combination of grace comfort and ethnicity is what makes the Indian clothing appealing Indian fashion is not restricted to women the Kutras worn by men eclectic sherwanis and dhotis shoes like mojris topi and turbans are worn stylishly The mediums of print movies and celebrities also play a large role in influencing fashion and setting trends for the season The latest mantra is to accessorize and team it with detailing Its a proud feeling to see Indian fashion designers on an international platform showcasing their ensembles India is a country of diversities People from different castes and creeds live in the vast geographical region called India Likewise the textiles of India are also diversified Different regions of India are famous for the production of different types of textiles This article aims at discussing the main types of textiles produced in different areas of India . The following are the main kinds of textile products of different places in India which have been developed on the basis of the geographical location climatic condition and the culture of the areas
Muga silk is a beautiful kind of silk produced in Assam It is mostly used in the production of sarees and mekhla chaddars i e traditional sarees worn by Assamese brides that are white colored with a zari border This material is highly durable and strong though it looks delicate This type of silk is produced from silkworms called Antheraea assama or muga silkworms There are several thousands of families in Assam engaged in the production of Muga silk The patterns traditionally used on Muga silk fabric are inspired by nature and the architecture in the area
Manipur is famous for the production of cotton fabric popularly known as Manipuri cotton Different types of tribal fabrics of Manipur are famous such as Moiraingphee Lasingphee and Phanek Most of the people in Manipur undertake weaving which is passed on from one generation to another Children are taught how to weave since a very young age The motifs that are traditionally used in these fabrics are inspired by nature Usually natural colors are used in these textiles
Khadi which is also known as Khaddar is the pride of India Khadi is cloth that is hand spun and hand woven in India Cotton silk or wool or a mixture of these materials is used for the production of Khadi It is a cloth that can be worn both in summers and winters The production of Khadi is largely undertaken in the villages of India Khadi was popularized by Mahatma Gandhi originally as an attempt to create self employment opportunities and to abolish the use of foreignmade clothes However Khadi is largely being used in the production of designer apparel nowadays It has no longer remained the fabric of the poor man It is a fabric that is in demand not only in India but also internationally
Sri Kumaran Silks has launched the concept of a sareeshirt combination which is known as Jodi Pattu They have designed sarees with a matching shirt piece which is meant for the ladys husband Both the saree and the shirt are made of pure handloom silk The saree has a beautiful embroidered pallu and matching embroidery is done on the shirt piece too
Sri Kumaran Silks has also come up with the concept of a silk saree that changes color.When the wearer of the saree moves out of her home the color of the saree changes The retailer claims that this is the first ever colorchanging saree to be developed in the world
The Durbar Krishna saree has been developed by RMKV This saree depicts a famous picture of Lord Krishna in the pallu in which Swarowski crystals have also been used This image is believed to bring good luck to the owner
This is another innovative concept in silk sarees by Sri Kumaran Silks They have designed a saree with four different but matching pallus Each of these pallus have an attached zip The wearer of the saree can easily detach one pallu and attach another This saree is popularly known as Zipnwear saree This is yet another innovative concept by Sri Kumaran Silks This saree has a pocket which can hold a cell phone and other small items
Sri Kumaran Silks has also developed a new type of saree called the Landscape Saree This saree is made of pure silk and the design of a rural landscape is woven into the pallu
SALWAR KAMEEZ
Besides sari there are many other dresses that are worn by Indian women like salwar kameez lehanga churidar etc A kameez is a long tunic worn over pyjama which is like a loose fitted trousers A tightfitted pant is known as churidar A pleated skirt is called a lehanga Some traditional garments for men are kurta lungi dhoti and pyjama kurta is like a long top while lungi and dhoti are apiece of cloth that is draped around the waist pyjamais the pants worn under the kurta A collarless khadi jacket is also popular among men But most of the India men unlike women wear the conventional western clothes A majority of women in India wear sari though some urban women love and feel comfortable in western dresses
Throughout the country there are many religious and regional variations in the costumes such as Rajasthani women wear embroidered mirrored and the tiedye materials while in Arunachal Pradesh women are found draping homespun long woolen skirts. Indian dressing style is thus marked by many variationsboth religious and regional and one is likely to witness an abundance of colors textures and style in garments of India. Perhaps the most endearing quality of an Indian woman is the range of comely apparels that she adorns Indian clothing especially Indian women clothing is famous the world over for its elegant ostentatious and exquisite styles Not only that Indian clothing has also become popular for its elegant cuts and comfort Moreover with the popularity of Indian clothing gaining strength in western countries various Indian designers have now launched ranges of westernized Indian clothing lines to suit the western palette This has led to Indian clothing gaining wider popularity throughout the world
Even though women living in different regions of India adorn different styles of clothing there are certain styles of women apparels that are more popular than the others The more popular Indian women apparels are saris salwar kameez and kurtis These apparels have wide appeal both among working women and housewives Considering the tropical climate of India these apparels have wider appeal in lighter fabrics such as cotton However there is no dearth of the variety of fabrics in which these apparels are available. For the western reader a salwar kameez can be described as a long shirt worn with loose pants with or without a scarf and the kurti can be described as a top that can be worn over jeans or formal trousers. With more and more styles of Indian salwar kameez and kurtis invading the market this apparel is now available in very comfortable designs that can be worn to work to parties or even as casual wear at home So you can choose from a wide variety of these dresses made out of cotton crepe silk and various other materials Depending on the occasion for which you wish to pick this dress you may choose a salwar kameez or kurti with embroidery stone work sequins and so on The range truly is mind boggling.Truly a comfort wear most women love to wear a comfortable Indian dress or an elegant kurti with western trousers to work The dress looks classy stylish and very contemporary especially the Indian dresses that are now available in western cuts. For those of you who dont live in India buying Indian clothing is now easier than ever No longer do Indian clothing enthusiasts have to make a trip to India to buy Indian clothes They can now buy the Indian clothes of their choice over the net There are numerous websites who now cater to the huge western demand for Indian clothes So you can now sit in the comfort of your home and order an exquisite Indian salwar kameez of your choice to impress your friends at a get together
LEHENGA DUPATTA
Lehenga is a garment that is draped around your waist Let us say like a skirt However it is normally ankle length It gets its early origin from the Moghul period When the Mughals invaded and India and conquered it the queens of the period used to wear a long skirt type of thing known as lehenga accompanied with a choli and duppatta and decked up with heavy jewelry It was then considered to be a dress of high society for the queens. The girls women of those days used to wear lehengas as their daily wear clothes like we wear jeans and tshirts But later on with the development in the fashion world it became more of a fashion statement for girls and women but this attire has largely been left for special occasions But even in villages nowadays also women and young girls are found wearing lehengas in their daily life. It is a very elegant garment and is usually worn along with a dupatta say like a stole or a shawl and a choli like a shirt or a top Indian women wear many kinds of clothes and they range from the sari to slawar kameez However Lehenga holds a special place in these garments
With the world becoming global the traditional Indian attires have been applauded through out the world With our fashion designers making the borders of countries dissolve the traditional Indian dresses are now even worn across the borders. Down south when a girl turns into a teen they drape her with a silk Lehenga and celebrate the occasion with family and friends It is called as Pavada or Langa In the Northern part of India they celebrate weddings and the girls Lehenga is the most important of all Here they call it Lehenga or Ghagra In the East of India they wear the traditional Mekhla It is like the wrap around and is exquisite in design It is said that a Lehenga can cost anything from Rs 300 to 30000 or more It all depends on the texture of the garment. In todays world Lehenga has made its way into the everyday life of women Instead of the heavy embroidered ones women prefer to wear the cotton skirts These are comfortable and can be worn with a tee or a choli They can use a stylish stole to cover it and throw in an accessory to fit the contemporary style. When you walk into to buy a pair of jeans you do want to know if the pair that you pick up is authentic The same applies to the Lehenga So when you walk into a store to pick up this Indian garment make sure you know what you want Here are a couple of varieties that may catch you eye. You have to go to the top notch wedding and want to wear a Lehenga that catches the brides attention Get yourself the Gota work Lehenga this design is mainly stitched on to the material by using gold threads or if you want it less expensive you might as them to use in silver I will tell you one thing here you will shine through the day or night wearing this piece If you want to wear something to a casual get together go for the ones that are Tie and Dye Yes this one is still in fashion here and they come in great cottons So if you want to wear one this season just wear one and shake your hips or sit down in the corner But beware you will be noticed and complimented
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