2.
Kurtas like the ubiquitous saree have been the very
essence of Indian dressing since eons. One of the most
versatile of garments for men is traditional yet transcends
boundaries of formal and casual wear too. The wardrobe
go from being regular to not so regular wear of Indians
however everyone has a kurta because it has climbed the
traditional outfit pedestal and here to stay. A Kurtas for
men be it is get together, wedding ceremonies or any
important occasions is ethnic with comfort, designs, style,
patterns and versatility. The last word is the reason kurtas
have lasted long since it provides minimum fuss attempt
at different looks with the same outfit and ease.
Kurtas Pajama
3.
A kurta is a long loose shirt, the length of which falls
below or may be just above the knees of the wearer with
long sleeves that do not narrow down and it may or may
not have a collar. Team it with a churidar, loose salwar,
dhotis or lungis or mundus and of course the jeans. From
formal as well as informal occasions, day and night, from
birth to even post life rituals, it is a popular and
distinctive outfit. The fabrics can be seasonal ranging
from cotton to silk, linen and khadi. Kurtas spell class and
elegance and is a perennial fashion favorite. Ethnic kurtas
are an ethnic wear and there are different varieties of
Kurtas depending on their design and fabric.
Kurta Pyjama
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Long Kurtas are basically the long tunics and can be
worn knee-length pajamas. New designs & colorful
shades have made it a must have in your wardrobe.
Short Kurtas vary in lengths and can be on pajamas,
dhoti-pants, pant cut pajamas or jeans. Kurta Shirts
are a new concept and these kurtas are cut like in the
shape of the t-shirts. Kurtas also come with heavy
embroidery, artwork, block printed, hand painted
and with motifs or even with sequins, beads & stone
from normal to special occasions.
5.
The rich Indian ethnic wear also includes the new
age designer kurtas made specifically to look royal
and are long tunics that are worn along with the
pajama. and can match it with nagras or mogiris as
footwear. With new appealing designs and shades,
women have stiff competition in the looking good
department. Ramp shows and fashion weeks are
now watched with eagerness to weddings and
special grand events. Plan your look, do some
research, check the colours that suit you and select
the kurtas that go well with your body type.
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Let us look at some regal options that we can select
for special occasions. Accessorize the outfits with
longer over coat, broach, stole, a dainty neck piece,
kilangi and exquisite buttons or even shawls.
For a casual meet wear, try plain and simple wear it
with pajama or denims over a nice pair of jutis.
For dinners, engagements, get together other soirees,
go all out with colours and mild thread work, fold
the sleeves, team it with jeans, dhoti or pyjamas.
Wear jutis and try on a jacket or a stole in khadi for
‘that’ effect.
7.
Sherwani – Rich colours, rich embroidery or zari work,
perfect fit and teamed with comfortable churidar,
pajamas or Patialas
The Nawabi- Embroidered Chikan Kurtas of Lucknow in
crisp cottons with or without overlapping panels
The Dogri- Opens from the front, may or may not have
overlapping panels. Team it with churidars
Kantha – Fusion with Kantha embroidery of West Bengal
and Bangladesh and can be made traditional or causal
depending on the occasion
Now comes the real deal and India has so much to offer:
8.
The Hyderabadi- Light thread based embroidery
around the neck which is essentially keyhole and is a
good regular wear option
The Bhopali- True to its name, it is of regal descent
with influences from turkey. It has pleats and is
longer than the normal traditional kurta and worn
with pyjamas
9.
Sindhi- Uses mirrors around the neck and also bandhani
or ‘Rilli’
Pathanis- A daily wear the super comfortable outfit is
central to dressing in Punjab
Multani/ Saraiki –Origins go back to Multan (Pakistan)
and includes crochet. Side buttons, Ajrak prints and
round neck define this kurta
Kashmiri- With thread work depicting the leaves, motifs
and flowers of the region, it is a delight to wear , very
comfortable and can be worn with shawls
There are some regionalism based options too:
10.
Khadi- almost a global phenomenon handspun,
hand woven and very desi and may have cotton or
silk mixes in it
There are global options in looking good:
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From mulmuls, to cottons to khadi, jute, and the
silks, kurtas can be picked in the material that suits
you and the weather. When buying regal looking
kurtas, look for high quality, the colour that suits
you and defines her personality. Recycle to ensure
that you maintain value for money also go for a
combination of contemporary and traditional look.
Wear changeable buttons to mix and match. Avoid
pockets for occasion wear to get a good fit.
12.
Whatever the occasion, looking regal and feeling
good for a relevant occasion can now be a breeze to
enhancing your style quotient, balancing your
budget and make you feel comfortable. Kurtas make
you look regal even if it just plain and along with
Indians have evolved and travelled beyond the
Indian borders.