Behind the sari, salwar kameez is the next most popular item of clothing worn by indian women. It consists of 3 key elements - kameez (top), salwar ( bottoms), and a dupatta (scarf like garment). This article provides a brief insight into the many different versions of salwar kameez that exist. While I cover many of the most commonly worn types, there are many versions that inevitably will be left out. Every area, region, religion, and eithnic group will render its own version of the salwar kameez based on how they like it to be. Please let me know if you are aware of variation that I have left out. I would love to know about it.
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| ANAARKALI |
In this outfit, the top is tight from the upper body till the waist at which point it blossoms out like an open umbrella. These types of dresses were worn by dancers in Mughal India. Legend has it that Anarkali was the name of a slave girl in Emperor Akbars court who fell in love with his son. Currently there exist many different renditions of this very pretty outfit.
