salwar kameez
South Asian outfit
Salwar kameez is a traditional South Asian outfit consisting of loose trousers (salwar) and a long tunic (kameez), often worn with a matching scarf or shawl.
Common across India, Pakistan, and Bangladesh, it's worn by both men and women, though styles differ: She wore a silk salwar kameez to the wedding.
Also spelled shalwar kameez.
Loose hip-length top
- trousersBifurcated lower-body garment
- dupattaTraditional South Asian drape
- kameezLong collarless tunic
- necklineGarment's upper opening
sleeves · hemline · side slits · drawstring · cuffs · bodice · yoke · panels
South Asian agricultural region
- PakistanSouth Asian nation
- IndiaSouth Asian republic
- BangladeshSouth Asian republic
- NepalSouth Asian mountain nation
Afghanistan · kurta · dupatta · kurti · Eid · Diwali · mehndi · bazaar
Decorative stitching on fabric
- mirrorworkTextile with embedded reflectors
- bandhaniIndian resist-dyeing method
- sequinsSmall reflective fabric ornaments
- beadworkStrung ornament craft
threadwork · appliqué · lacework · stonework · border · motifs · handcrafted · block print
Not firmly secured
- breathablePermits air passage
- relaxedFree of stress
- cottonPlant fiber for textiles
- linenFlax-derived textile
everyday · practical · lightweight · roomy · flexible · homewear · casual · soft
One who plans appearances
- runwayPaved path for planes
- collectionGathered set of items
- contemporaryOf the present age
- fusionJoining into unity
trend · couture · boutique · ensemble · silhouette · draping · lookbook · styling
tunic
Loose hip-length top
- trousersBifurcated lower-body garment
- dupattaTraditional South Asian drape
- kameezLong collarless tunic
neckline · sleeves · hemline · side slits · drawstring · cuffs · bodice · yoke · panels · lining
Punjab
South Asian agricultural region
- PakistanSouth Asian nation
- IndiaSouth Asian republic
- BangladeshSouth Asian republic
Nepal · Afghanistan · kurta · dupatta · kurti · Eid · Diwali · mehndi · bazaar · tailor
embroidery
Decorative stitching on fabric
- mirrorworkTextile with embedded reflectors
- bandhaniIndian resist-dyeing method
- sequinsSmall reflective fabric ornaments
beadwork · threadwork · appliqué · lacework · stonework · border · motifs · handcrafted · block print
loose
Not firmly secured
- breathablePermits air passage
- relaxedFree of stress
- cottonPlant fiber for textiles
linen · everyday · practical · lightweight · roomy · flexible · homewear · casual · soft · adjustable
designer
One who plans appearances
- runwayPaved path for planes
- collectionGathered set of items
- contemporaryOf the present age
fusion · trend · couture · boutique · ensemble · silhouette · draping · lookbook · styling · high-low
straight-cut
Cut in direct lines
- A-lineFitted-top flared garment
- palazzoItalian grand residence
- cigarette pantsSlim, straight-leg trousers
tulip · parallel · flared · designer · bridal · formal · casual · floor-length
- traditional dresstraditional garb, folk dress, traditional dress, folk costume, national dress
- South AsianIndian, Pakistani, Bengali, Bangladeshi, Hindi
- Asian clothingkimono, sari, cheongsam, hanbok, kurta
- ethnic wearkimono, sari, saree, hanbok, dirndl
- folk costumekimono, sari, kilt, lederhosen, hanbok
- Indian clothingsari, saree, kurta, lehenga, dhoti
salwar kameezsari
Wrapped South Asian dress
saree · lehenga · kurta pajama · sherwani · dhoti
salwar kameezbusiness suit
Formal professional clothing
miniskirt · cocktail dress · kimono · hanbok · dirndl