WHAT YOU SHOULD KNOW ABOUT KURTIS.

Kurti — ethnic wear for women in India was evolved in not more than 200 hundred ago when seen in paintings of the Banni where this form of ethnic wear was worn with ghagra. Back then it was seen as sleeveless apparel with a deep-shaped neckline. Generally worn with Kanchli, different communities adapted different styles. While in some districts what worked was with expanded necks. Other options included side plackets, attached jackets, piping, front buttons or loops. The variations also included embroideries such as phulkari, zardosi, parsi, lace, beads, thread work, sequence, mirror work, short kurtas and kundan.

Over the years fashion and new trends have altered the shape and design of this form of ethnic clothing amongst women. Numerous ways have been brought to being to customize the way kurti is stitched. Given below are the basic attributes by which you customize the garment.

Different cuts:

1)      Anarkali – Frock Style, A-Line.

2)      C-Cut – C shape. C Cut at bottom.

3)      Straight fit – Basic Kurti with slit on both sides.

4)      Collared – Collar at Neck and slit on both sides.

Sleeve Type :

1)      Sleeveless – appropriate during summers and spring.

2)      Full-Sleeves – commonly used during winters.

3)      3/4th sleeves – for all seasons.

4)      Half sleeves – apt during summers and rainy season. During winters, may be worn underneath pullovers.

Neck type: Options are numerous; the most common ones with zero risk include

1)      V-Neck.

2)      Mandarin.

3)      Round Neck.

4)      Sweetheart Neck.

5)      Collared Neck.

Fabrics used :

1)      Cotton.

2)      Chiffon.

3)      Georgette.

4)      Semi-Crepe.

Daily wear casual picks include printed straight fit cotton kurti, chiffon kurti, georgette kurtis that feature V-Neck and slits on both sides. They are also apt for wear to work clothing and are styled with leggings or Patiala salwars. Given the rising demand this form of ethnic wear is available at as low as Rs.250.

When it comes to formal gatherings, must-haves include embroidered kurti, sequence kurti, banarsi borders, and zardosi borders. When the overall look styled with fashionearrings is simply gorgeous.

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