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Salwar Kameez and Dupatta

A suit made of three pieces.

First the Sari and second the Salwar Kameez suits are most popular dresses in most parts of India. These dresses occupy a predominant position in Indian women's wardrobe.

The popularity and comfort of this dress has reached such stupendous heights that most of the new Breed of Designers have started channeling a major portion of their creative abilities to give this ensemble a new look, Varying from ethnic touch to the cocktail look. The Salwar Kameez is a very versatile outfit and comes to suit all occasions. It is elegant, comfortable and available in a myriad of styles.


• Salwar, also pronounced Shalwar (pants) : Bottoms. They are loose fitting with a drawstring waist or elastic waist. 
• Kameez, also pronounced Kamise ( Shirt) : The top or blouse. It is a long up to knee length shirt.

     
• Dupatta or Chunni or Chuni (Shash or scarf):  It is long scarf that is worn on the blouse around the neck or on the shoulder. 

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