A Patiala salwar (also called a pattian walee salwar)
(Its also pronounced as Shalwar in Urdu) is a type of female trousers which has its roots in
Patiala City in the Northern region of Punjab state in India. The King of Patiala in earlier times had its Royal dress
as Patiala Salwar. The Patiala Salwar has a close resemblance to the pathani
Suit which has similar loose lowers as salwars and long knee length top known
as Kameez. Over the decade the dress now is not worn by men but has
classically transformed itself with new cuts and styling into women's Patiala Salwar.
The reason why the
patiala dress is preferred by most of the women of Punjab and other regions of
Northern India is its comfortability and durability in summers. Since the
patiala salwar is very loose and stitched with pleats its a very comfortable outfit to wear.
Its distinguishing characteristic is folds of cloth stitched together that meet
at the bottom. Patiala salwars require double the length of material to get
stitched. The fall of the pleats of the Patiala Salwar is such that it gives a beautiful
draping effect.
Patiala salwar with
lots of pleats is also referred to as Patiala "Shahi" salwar since it
was worn by the shahi (royal) people of Patiala city in state of Punjab. The
Patiala salwar is worn as an alternative to the traditional Punjabi Salwar Suit.
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