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Three important parts of Pakistani Shalwar Kameez Suit

October 8, 2017    Pakistani Dresses Online    

Shalwar Kameez is a traditional Pakistani Dress. It consists of a Kameez (shirt), shalwar (pants) and dupatta (scarf). All these are very important parts of Pakistani Clothing culture and traditions. Pakistan being an Islamic country, has an important role of the hijab in society. Women must properly cover themselves according to Islamic values. Salwar kameez dresses are used for both casual and party occasions. The term 3 piece suit is used to mention these three parts. Now we will explain three pieces in detail.

Kameez (Shirt):

Shirts used in the shalwar kameez suit can be longer or medium length. The length of the shirt depends on the prevailing styles or personal choice of the wearer. Some customer buys Kurtis (shirt only), they use shirts with pants or tights. Kurti is more famous among young girls. In the case of lawn suits, mostly printed kameez is used. But nowadays, designer lawn suits also come with fine embroidery works done with threadwork. The shirts used for formal functions have hand embroidery works on them. Hand embroidery is done with dabka, cora, sequins, beads, and diamantes work. The colors vary from lighter to darker shades also depending on the choice of a customer.

Shalwar (Pants):

There are many styles of shalwar that are used in the current season. The most common are straight trousers, flappers, pencil trousers, shalwars, tulip pants, and tights. Shalwar doesn't need to match in colors with the shirts. Contrast colors are also used, in fact, designers currently use contrasting colors for pants and dupatta. Embroidery is also done on pants, normally at loser portion commonly know as Pancha of shalwar.

Dupatta (scarf):

Dupatta is a necessary part of Pakistani clothes. Printed dupatta is normally used with lawn and winter dresses. With chiffon suits, the plain dupatta is used. There is embroidery on the borders in case of party suits. Printed and embroidered Dupatta not only serves the purpose of the hijab but also adds to the beauty and elegance of a shalwar kameez suit. Many colors are used on dupatta, printed one is multicolor.

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