Kurta Pajama For Men Biography
Source (google.com.pk )Kurta-Pajama, consisting of two pieces of garments, is one of the basic clothing of the Indian men. The first garment is a kurta that is like a loose long shirt almost reaching the knees, whereas the second one is the pajama or pyjama, which is a lightweight drawstring trouser. Though mostly worn on formal occasions, kurta pajama can also be worn casually. Infact, there are many Indian men who wear this dress as their sleepwear.
The term 'pyjama' crept into the English language from Hindustani, a language from which Urdu and Hindi originated. The word originally derives from the Persian word 'Payjama' meaning 'leg garment'. It was due to the British colonialization of India that the term 'pajama' and the dress spread to other parts of the world. In India, one will often find politicians wearing white starched Kurta Pajama. As a tradition, civilians wear this dress during festivities and other special occasions like holi, religious ceremony, etc.
Only soft material fabrics are used for making kurta pajama as it is supposed to be a comfortable loose fitting dress. Though good quality cotton is the most common material used for making kurta pajama, other fabrics like silk and satin are also used. Normally adults prefer wearing the kurta and pajama in neutral shades, as they give a very dignified look. Children, on the other hand, wear this dress in varied hues and patterns. Kolhapuri chappals are the most preferred footwear for this type of attire.
The kurta pajama is the male counterpart of the feminine salwar kameez and the preferred mode of dressing for the Indian male. The reasons for this are not too far to seek. Highly comfortable and eminently suited to all climatic conditions, its use is widespread throughout the Indian subcontinent.
The sherwani (a long coat-like garment), is named after the Sherwani family, a large Muslim clan of mixed Arab and Pashtoon descent, now settled mainly around the Aligarh (UP) and Malerkotla (Punjab) areas in India. It is the national dress of Pakistan, one which is universally accepted there, not specifically belonging to any one of its many provinces.
As a dress, the coat fits close to the body, and is fastened in the front with buttons, extending to slightly below knee-length. They are usually embroidered or detailed in some way and nearly all Pakistani grooms (and now many Indians too) wear them at their weddings.
The dhoti is associated by many with Mahatma Gandhi, who invariably wore one on public occasions.
The dhoti is basically a rectangular piece of cloth, wrapped in a complex manner about the waist and legs and is usually white or cream in color, though black and darker hues are often used to create more vivid ensembles. Celebrating India's diversity, there are indeed more than 60 different ways of wearing it. In North India for example, it is worn with a Kurta on top, the combination known simply as 'Dhoti Kurta'.
Closely related to the kurta pajama is the achkan, characterized by a longer tunic (kurta) and invariably choodidar pants.
A Jodhpuri Suit is blend of Indian and western aesthetics. Also known as prince's ensemble, it is much like an English suit, with a coat and a trouser, at times accompanied by an inner jacket and suited for occasions like weddings and formal gatherings
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