The national clothing of the Indians has long attracted the attention of stylists and designers from different countries. The rich colors and brilliant jewelry are mesmerizing from the first second. Today, saris and salwar kamiz are very popular among women who respect Indian culture. These costumes gradually appear in the wardrobes of European fashionistas.
What is salvar kamiz
Salwar kamiz is called traditional Indian clothing for women. Such an outfit consists of three parts: pants, a long blouse and a large scarf. Pants (salvar) are usually dimensionless. They are wide at the top and narrowed at the bottom. At the waist, the pants are gathered on a ribbon. This style of salvar allows women not to worry about their figure. Even with a change in weight, there will be no need to buy a new suit.
The blouse, similar to a tunic, has the name "kamiz". Their usual length to the knees or slightly lower, there are side cuts to the hips. The sleeves of the fireplace can be of different lengths and shapes.
Dupatta (light transparent shawl) completes the Indian national costume Salvar Kamiz. A photo of this outfit can be seen in the article.
Today, salwar kamiza are popular not only in India. In many countries they wear this costume because of its unique beauty. Due to its practicality and brightness, the fashion for Indian costumes spread to Europe, where young people eagerly supported it.
Costume story
The Salvar Kamiz outfit was originally owned by Punjabi women. Over time, the costume fell in love with other representatives of the Indo-Aryans, and he gradually became known throughout India. Each woman had in her wardrobe at least one salvar kamiz. And after some more years, this costume won first place among other national outfits. Women everywhere wore salvar kamiz, and their closets were full of costumes of different colors.
At first, the outfit consisted only of a fireplace to knees and wide trousers, from which modern Alladins went. Gradually the dress was shortened and acquired a more feminine cut. Kamiza more tight-fitting waist and bust, giving along with sexuality. Then the tunics worn instead of dresses and tight pants with pleats at the bottom came into fashion. So there was a variety of salvar kamiz - churidar.
Another important detail of the Indian costume is dupatta. This is a shawl with light tissue, which a woman should cover her breasts. Dupatta symbolized the honor of a girl. If a woman walked without a shawl, she was considered disgraced. Nowadays, wearing a dupatta is not necessary. In the modern world, such a wrap is used only as an accessory.
Types of Salvar Camiz
Modern Indian salwar kamiz has several types:
- Churidar kamiz: this suit includes tight trousers that fit your legs. Beautiful folds form at the level of the knees and ankles.
- Anarkali suite: the upper part of this costume is a fitted flared dress. It is worn with churidar pants. Such an Indian costume beautifully emphasizes the virtues of a female figure. In India, Anarkali is considered a festive costume, which is usually worn for celebrations. Many women prefer this outfit as wedding wear.
Modern models of Indian costumes are diverse not only in style. Each outfit is distinguished by fabric, decoration and a combination of colors. The salvar kamiz is mainly sewn of silk, cotton, satin, chiffon, tulle, georgette. Traditionally, Indian national costumes are decorated with rhinestones, sequins, beads, colorful appliques and embroidery. Each outfit is unique and inimitable.
The length of the salvar of the fireplace can be different. The classic version of the suit should be up to the ankles.
How to sew
Each woman who wishes can independently sew a salvar kamiz. The pants pattern is shown below.
The figure shows 4 main details, the stitching of which allows you to get the classic and most common style of salvar.
For the manufacture of salvia kamisa, it is better to take elastic fabrics: jersey, lycra, stretch cotton. They fit well on the figure and do not constrain movements.
Before sewing, carefully measure the hips, waist, length from waist to ankles, girth of calves, knees and ankles. Next, you can begin to create patterns. To do this, take large sheets of paper and apply on them all the details of the salvar indicated in the figure, taking into account the measurements taken. Be sure to leave 2.5 cm to the seams. Then it is necessary to cut out each detail and connect with a seam. After that, you can try on the product. If the pants are well-fitting, you can start sewing on a typewriter.
It is a little more difficult to sew a kamiz. To create this part of the costume, you can use the pattern of a long tunic, decorating the finished product with sequins and rhinestones.
How to wear
In India, the salwar kamiz costume is worn both at home and at work. In each case, clothes are selected taking into account the importance of the event. For home, it is better to choose an outfit made of cotton. If a social event is planned, the costume should be made of silk and beaded. The more stripes, the richer the salvar kamiz looks.
A transparent shirt should be worn under the suit. Then you need to put on your pants and pull them to the waist. Salvar must hold on tight.
Kamiz is usually worn over the head. If there are hooks or locks, they must be carefully connected.
To complete the image, you need to throw a scarf. It can be twisted around the neck or thrown over the shoulders, covering the chest. So that the scarf does not fall off, it can be pinned in several places to the clothes.
Optionally, you can wear accessories. Large bracelets, beads, large earrings and Indian bindi, which are traditionally worn on the forehead, are suitable for salwar kamiz.
How much does a costume cost?
Now salvar kamiz can be freely purchased in online stores. The price of Indian clothing starts from 3 thousand rubles. The cost of anarkali suite can reach up to 20 thousand rubles. The price of Indian outfits depends on the fabric, the number of jewelry and style.