Monday 13 February 2012

Traditional Indian Costumes with a Contemporary Look


Indian costumes are a unique blend of conventional and contemporary designs.Sarees and Salwar Kameez are the two main outfits adorn by Indian women at any occasion. Now-a-days when fashion knows no bound and there are numerous trendy western and fusion dresses available in the market, the grace and charisma of Indian sarees and salwar kameez is still the same and manages to capture the hearts of millions across the globe.For any social gathering, ceremony, function, big or small event sarees are probably the first choice adorned by women all over India. Over the years the look and texture of sarees have also changed. Today, it is much more different from what our mothers or grandmothers wore. These days the market is flooded with sarees of varied textures, designs, styles and patterns.


Traditional sarees are given a contemporary look so as to match today’s fashion scenario.These days, Shalwar Qameez is also much in demand. Women prefer wearing salwar kameez because of its trendy looks and comfort. It is highly popular amongst women in North India, especially Punjab. Also often known as Punjabi salwar kameez, these can be worn on occasions, ceremonies, weddings and it even makes a simple, hassle-free and affluent daily wear. The Punjabi salwar kameez is available in numerous cloth material and textures, design and colours, style and patterns and are usually embellished with heavy embroidery, semi-precious stone work, and simple thread work. Their style and designs are changing with time so as to match the latest trends.Punjabi salwar kameez, Shalwar qameez, sarees, salwar kameez are the essence of  Indian traditional costumes and are adorned for their grace and beauty not only in India, but all over the world.

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