The origin and fashion of Salwar Kameez

I wish to dedicate this blog to the worldwide aficionados and fans of Salwar Kameez. After growing up in India, I've spent a great deal of time in the US now. I've observed the Salwar Kameez transcend its original domain in the Indian sub-continent, primarily the Greater India, to countries in Europe and North America. In these non-Indian countries, the primary audience used to be the ethnic Indian community which had emigrated to European countries, primarily UK and Germany, as well as Canada and US. Now the attraction of Salwar Kameez has permeated the non-Indian audience as well and it's no longer a solely ethnic Indian community costume. I've so many friends, who are non-Indians, who wear this costume in the US and UK. The website www.ShopIndia.com, that I have used for many years, has told me that their audience is as far as Hong-Kong, Australia, New Zealand and Japan in the East, and Austria, Germany, UK, Spain, US, Canada, Brazil and even West Indies in the Western side of the world. That is truly quite global, won't you say?

The Salwar Kameez obviously originated in the Indian sub-continent and is a staple Indian clothing, particularly in North India, as well as neighboring Pakistan. In Pakistan, the Salwar Kameez is referred to as Shalwar Kameez.

The costume has 3 parts - the Salwar or Pants, the Kameez or Shirt, and the Dupatta or Stole. If you haven't seen one yet, you can visit many websites that offer the costume or simply go here at www.ShopIndia.com or www.wikipedia.org and search for Salwar.

In India and neighboring countries, the Salwar Kameez, also referred in short as simply Salwar, is worn by ladies for formal, informal occasions and is a popular office dress. It's simple to wear. Put on the Salwar, which are baggy pajamas with a wide top section, all snugly held on your waist with a drawstring. Then pull over the loose-fitting Kameez or Shirt. Finally, add a Dupatta or Stole to accent and grace the costume. You will probably get the feel by now that this garment is quite a 'loose and baggy' one. Well, that's correct. This costume is all about elegant comfort. It's easy to wear and comfortable to have on. No tight pants and shirts.

I'll put up additional postings further covering the Salwar Fashion, its styles, origins, and good places to buy where I've shopped. So long Ladies! Until next time. G'bye!