Silk Salwar Kameez

Salwar Kameez is never out of fashion. It still holds the same charm as it had say 60 years ago. It has managed to survive the varied time periods in the most gracious manner keeping the elegance & its usability intact. Always seen as a comfortable attire, this traditional Indian dress has crossed boundaries now & is strongly making its presence felt even on the international fashion circuit. A woman adorned in an amazingly beautiful salwar kameez adds on to her charm & overall charisma.
The suit has definitely adapted its beauty with changing fashion definition, & thus, one can come across a salwar kameez representing a particular genre or time period. A loose sort of pajama like trouser with a top in the form of a long shirt or tunic is what actually a salwar kameez generally looks like. Either pleated or gathered into a waistband, the salwar is always held firmly on the waist through drawstrings.

Though, nowadays found even with a western touch, the salwar kameez still holds an enigmatic appeal luring all age groups. Worn in every part of India, it beautifully serves the purposes of a casual attire as well to mark the special occasions. The designers constantly come up with stupendous & innovative designs which helps the ensemble touch new heights.

Silk material has always imparted a royal sheen to the second most sought after Indian ethnic wear (after Saree of course!). The beauty gets manifolded to three fold when assorted with unique embroidery work.

Fabrics
There is no dearth of material when it comes to salwar kameez. Anything can be beautifully modified to give a perfect shape to salwar kameez. Quality though plays a vital role in the choice of a fabric for the ensemble.

Silk fabrics are available in varied types & the ones popularly used for making salwar kameezes are :

• Pure Silk
• Jacquard Silk
• Tussar Silk
• Habutai Silk
• Crepe Silk
• Silk Georgette
• Satin Silk
• Chiffon Silk

Designs & Patterns
Definitely Silk salwar kameez attire has come of age with innovative & interesting designs. It has been constantly experimented by the designers to define the ageless ethnic wear in new & exciting patterns & designs. Be it an ethnic touch or the cocktail look, the traditional wear suits in any occasion.

Inspirations from varied cultures are as well evident in these designs with adaptation of embroideries frequently being taken to highlight the ancient traditions such as China, Russia, Turkey, Afghanistan etc. Style is synonymous with this most versatile attire.
Be it chikan work, appliqué, bead work, embroidery work, zari work, silk salwar kameez is easily found in any desirable print & design.

The varied types of popular designs applied are :

• Parallel/Trouser salwar suits & short Kurta style top
• Churidar style salwar kameez
• Afghani style pajami kameez
• Traditional style salwar kameez
• Formal punjabi kameez salwar
• Afghani suit
• Everyday wear cotton kameez salwar
• Phulkari salwar kameez
• Parallel salwar kameez
• Indo-West salwar kameez
• Chikan stiched silk salwar kameez