| Churidar is a
traditional (yet worn even by modern Indian women) Indian
garment worn originally by Indian women from the state of
Punjab (northwest India). The churidar is actually pants
made in such a way that it is tight from the knee down and
loose and comfortable from the knee up. It is tied at the
waist with draw strings. It is worn very similar to draw
string pants but the legs are tapered as I mentioned
above. A 'kurta' or long loose shirt which comes up to the
knees is worn on top. This churidar - kurta set can be
worn either with or without a 'dupatta' which is a long
thin shawl draped over the shoulders. Some of them come
with heavy embroidery and rich designs which are usually
worn on special occasions.
These days churidar is most
popular among young women who consider it as an easy
alternative to saree in their busy schedule. It is easy to
wear yet modest and very versatile when jumping into
crowded commuter buses and trains in India where majority
of the population resort to public transportation for
their daily commute. Some women drape the 'dupatta' or the
shawl around their shoulders and some drape it over their
head, especially while praying or talking to elderly
people in the family as a sign of respect.
Churidar - kurta sets are
stitched in different types of fabric: Silk, raw silk,
cotton prints, georgettes and so on and so forth.
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