How did the Indian salwar kameez come to be? We talked about what it is in a previous blog, but because we sell this garment set at Ahaarya and know it to be so rich and diverse, we want to spend time in this blog speaking a bit more about where it comes from and what it really means.
Through the years, the Indian salwar kameez has stayed as a basic given of Indian culture. You see it in older and younger populations, and you see it in plain, khaki colors or in vibrant designs. The salwar kameez is a lightweight pant and tunic set that does not stick to the body and lets air flow through to the skin. When the sun is blazing like a furnace and there is little shade, Indians are happy to be wearing their salwar kameez.
Even though we just said that the salwar kameez hasn’t changed much even in the face of growing popularity of Western fashion in Indian, the garment set has changed a little bit in terms of cuts. It used to simply be cut straight, but now there are different designer cuts. Our designer kurtis which we offer at Ahaarya as well are a similar example of this. Practicality remains in the garments, but fashion sometimes takes a forefront position. Decoration and scarves can be added, mostly by women, to change the piece into a dressier look. The scarf is a great addition to many other Indian clothing pieces, because it also provides protection from the sun while contributing to elegance.
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