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20-DEC-2004 Jyothi Karthik Raja

12.19.04 - Salwar

State College

'Salwar Kameez' or simply 'Salwar' is the most common dress worn by women in India.
It is made up of loose pants, a long top and a 'Dupatta' which is worn as a drape.
Though the sari is a very traditional attire and worn by more women in South Indian,
the salwar is known for its casualness and comfort.

Nowadays, with the influence of modern fashion and MTV, these clothes are become
restricted only to older women and no longer worn by girls unless it's an occasion.
Most girls in India today have adopted the jeans and t-shirt look, which is sad because
I think these traditional Indian clothes suit the Indian women so much better. It is
ironic because sometimes you can spot more women in Indian clothes on the streets
of New York than you can in big Indian cities.

S is also for 'Shwetha' which means white or pure.

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Guest 27-Jan-2007 21:52
I agree....traditional costume is much nicer to see but then comfort and practibility are also important. Shame s wasn't for Shilpa Shetty!
Guest 28-Dec-2004 15:10
That's a very pretty one...I don't think I've seen it before.
Karthik Murugesan21-Dec-2004 03:24
It's been a while since I looked at your work. You are doing so good! Nice effort on the commentries with every image. - Karthik
Gayle P. Clement20-Dec-2004 15:58
Very lovely and graceful.
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