Modern India is home to a wide variety of dressing styles that reflect its varied cultural traditions along with a generous blend of western and Indian dressing styles. Although Western apparel is generally finding more acceptance in the country, Kurtas are still very much a favourite attire in the country.
Worn both by men and women, Kurtas have seen a popular resurgence as part of the national tradition since the 60s and the 70s. Traditionally worn over ethnic lower garments like salwars, dhotis, and churidars, it is now become very fashionable to wear them along with jeans.
Kurtas can be worn both as casual and formal wear depending upon the lower garments they are worn with. Classification also depends upon the kind of fabric and designs utilized. Moreover, the cut and the style is also a factor and can vary depending upon individual preferences.
Cotton is a preferred fabric for Kurtas in this part of the world. Cotton Kurtas are especially a popular choice for both men and women, as they are an ideal summer wear too. These usually feature intricate thread work and simple block or floral prints. Long cotton Kurtas are also popular. They are great for meditation too, and find a huge following in western countries as well.
Kurtas for men come generally come up to the hip or the knee. They are available in a variety of sizes, patterns, and colours. Short kurtas can be worn with jeans and trousers for a casual look. Churidhars lend kurtas an elegant formal look. Kurtas form a popular gift item for a number of occasions and are preferred apparel for a variety of occasions and family events. Silk is yet another preferred fabric for Kurtas. Silk kurtas are very popular and they come in a variety of designs and a range of prices.
Kurtas are also extremely well-liked by women. Kurtas for women are extremely decorative and trendy. They come decorated with exquisite embroidery, zardosi work, and fine details and are can be worn for a variety of formal as well as informal occasions. Kurtas for women are made from a variety of fabrics such as cotton, silk, crepe, poplin, chiffons, nets, and stretch material. Short Kurtis for women are especially zooming up the fashion graph, and are adored by one and all.
Today, designer kurtas are finding great admiration and appreciation in India as well as abroad. They are a hot choice especially for occasions and events of all sorts. Many celebrities like Rani Mukherjee, Kareena Kapoor, Celina Jaitely, and Samira Reddy give their backing to wearing Kurtas in the summer. No wonder designer David Abraham says that "miracle of Kurta is spreading everywhere".
By: Nihit Aurora
Send Cotton Kurta to India:
Books on Fashion Design:
Fashion Design Illustration: Men
Inside Fashion Design, 5/e
Fashion Designer's Directory of Shape and Form
Worn both by men and women, Kurtas have seen a popular resurgence as part of the national tradition since the 60s and the 70s. Traditionally worn over ethnic lower garments like salwars, dhotis, and churidars, it is now become very fashionable to wear them along with jeans.
Kurtas can be worn both as casual and formal wear depending upon the lower garments they are worn with. Classification also depends upon the kind of fabric and designs utilized. Moreover, the cut and the style is also a factor and can vary depending upon individual preferences.Cotton is a preferred fabric for Kurtas in this part of the world. Cotton Kurtas are especially a popular choice for both men and women, as they are an ideal summer wear too. These usually feature intricate thread work and simple block or floral prints. Long cotton Kurtas are also popular. They are great for meditation too, and find a huge following in western countries as well.
Kurtas for men come generally come up to the hip or the knee. They are available in a variety of sizes, patterns, and colours. Short kurtas can be worn with jeans and trousers for a casual look. Churidhars lend kurtas an elegant formal look. Kurtas form a popular gift item for a number of occasions and are preferred apparel for a variety of occasions and family events. Silk is yet another preferred fabric for Kurtas. Silk kurtas are very popular and they come in a variety of designs and a range of prices.
Kurtas are also extremely well-liked by women. Kurtas for women are extremely decorative and trendy. They come decorated with exquisite embroidery, zardosi work, and fine details and are can be worn for a variety of formal as well as informal occasions. Kurtas for women are made from a variety of fabrics such as cotton, silk, crepe, poplin, chiffons, nets, and stretch material. Short Kurtis for women are especially zooming up the fashion graph, and are adored by one and all.Today, designer kurtas are finding great admiration and appreciation in India as well as abroad. They are a hot choice especially for occasions and events of all sorts. Many celebrities like Rani Mukherjee, Kareena Kapoor, Celina Jaitely, and Samira Reddy give their backing to wearing Kurtas in the summer. No wonder designer David Abraham says that "miracle of Kurta is spreading everywhere".
By: Nihit Aurora
Send Cotton Kurta to India:
Books on Fashion Design:
Fashion Design Illustration: Men
Inside Fashion Design, 5/e
Fashion Designer's Directory of Shape and Form
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