Indian Accessories

Salwar kameez, the national dress of Pakistan, is a combination of several styles. You can see a slight western style blended in the latest fashion of Pakistani salwar kameez.

Pakistanis have their own culture, traditions and customs. Salwar kameezis the common attire worn by both Pakistani men and women.

Pakistani salwar kameez includes a trouser-like bottom called salwar and a top similar to a long shirt, kameez. Salwar is a pair of thin cotton trousers, baggy at the top, becoming tapered at the bottom. The waist portion has a drawstring called Nara or Izaar band in Pakistani language, to hold it up like a belt.

Kameezis a long tunic like shirt stretching down to the knees. While men wear only simple white or light colored dress women go for various tasteful colors and intricate designs and look more stylish and fashionable.

Pakistani salwar suits are found in various modern designs and fabulous styles and in bright and pastel shades. These salwar are available in different fabrics such as silk, cotton, khaddar, jeans and Banarsi silk. The popular styles include guddi salwar, lain salwar, Patiala salwar, trouser kameez, pajama kameez, cut sleeve shirt and short shirt in various colors, prints and designs.

Pakistani salwar kameez, very popular in India, was introduced by the ancestors of Pakistanis. The Westerners visiting Pakistan are attracted towards this costume and most of them, especially women, attire this dress while their stay in Pakistan and purchase a good number and gift them to their near and dear on return to their places.

Now the salwar kameezstands as the top most dress code in Pakistan. It also finds the top spot in the ex-patriot community in North America and English Speaking countries all over the world. The popularity of this garment has induced the modern fashion designers to convert a major part of their abilities to provide a new and better look to this ensemble.

Since salwar suit exhibits both ethnic touch as well as cocktail look it has an ideal wear for all occasions. Various exquisite and intricate embroidery and designing works of different countries have lent more flavors to this dignified attire. Taking tips from the ancient traditions of Russia, Turkey and China liberally, Pakistani and Indian designers have given an entirely different look to the Salwar Kameez.