Traditional Wear Of Punjab

Traditional Wear Of Punjab 

Punjab, state of India, located in the northwestern part of the subcontinent. It is bounded by the Indian states of Jammu and Kashmir to the north, Himachal Pradesh to the northeast, Haryana to the south and southeast, and Rajasthan to the southwest and by the country of Pakistan to the west. Punjab in its present form came into existence on November 1, 1966, when most of its predominantly Hindi-speaking areas were separated to form the new state of Haryana. The city of Chandigarh, within the Chandigarh union territory, is the joint capital of Punjab and Haryana.

Punjab Traditional Costume For Women's

Punjab traditional costumes have rich culture and tradition in India. The dress is very famous costumes in India. Women Men interest to wear the Punjabi dresses for comfort. Hence the traditional costumes are very beautiful and attractive, So let’s go to know more about tradition and modern fashion of Punjab.

Phulkari :

Phulkari was known as Bagh in which there is rich embroidery made of brilliant colors and attractive patterns.

Phulkari is among the popular traditional women wear, which are as popular as the Punjabi suits, The women from rural areas of Punjab wear Phulkari as their regular wear, The most attractive aspect of these clothes is the embroidery work done in folk motif styles, Women wear these beautiful clothes for occasions like wedding and on the birth of a child.

Phulkari Is Handmade Product

Designing one phulkari can take several months and the results are simply enthralling. In general, the elder women of the households design these clothes at homes for their granddaughters. Phulkari is also an important part of the traditional shawls that women wear in the state. While some of these shawls have embroidery work done on borders, others have overall embroidery designs.

Salvaar Kameez: 

Salwar Kameez is the traditional dress of Punjabi women. Most of the girls felt interested in wearing the salwar kameez. These Salwar Kameez costumes are like suits, wearing these costumes is the present trend of style. The dresses are mostly in white and black colors with matching dupatta. Phulkari is another traditional dress, which is worn by women on the wedding and traditional occasions. However, Punjabi women are famous for their handicraft phulkari. Phulkari costumes have embroidery work with beautiful designs. The Patiala salwar kameez dresses are also the traditional dresses of Punjab. We can see the richness of Punjab culture in their dresses. The dress is the combination Eastern and Western dresses.

Churidar Kurti :

Churidar Kurta is commonly clothing for women in Punjab.Churidar and Kurta is the most commonly worn costume among Punjabi women. This is the traditional dress of Punjab women, but now its popularity has spread far and wide and is worn all over India. This is a highly comfortable dress that women from rural as well as urban Punjab prefer wearing over other types of costumes such as the Indian sari

Punjabi Ghagra:

Punjabi Ghagra is another traditional dress of Punjabi women. Punjabi Ghagra was widely used by women before the advent of the Punjabi suit. Still, in some regions in Punjab, the traditional ghagra has been using to wear.

Traditional Wear For Men's

Costumes of Punjab are indicative of the dazzling and vibrant culture and lifestyle of the people of the region. The costumes are an amalgamation of colors, comfort, and beauty, Men generally wear the traditional dress of Kurta and Pajama. The Kurta is worn on the top and is a loose apparel with a straight cut for comfortable movement.
Dresses are not mere clothing but symbolize tradition, culture, the lifestyle of a particular group of people which in the end represents a nation.

Even the dimensions, fabric and embellishment of dresses can indicate some of the demographics of a nation. Punjabi dress for men comprises Pagri, Kurta, and dhoti.

The Punjabi Pagg Pagdi or Turban

A generation ago, the turban was the “crowning glory” of all Punjabis whether Muslim, Hindu or Sikh. Muslims and Hindus have given up their turbans, but it remains an article of faith for Sikh men whose religion forbids them to cut their hair.

Punjabi men are recognized the world over by their unique headgear called the Pug or Pagdi. The turbaned Sikh is a common sight in most parts of the world because most of them do not sacrifice their Pagdi because it is a symbol of their religion and a sign of honor or respect to their Guru. Traditional Punjabis do not cut their hair or shave as their religion does not permit them to do so. However, with changing times, the modern Punjabis have given up these customs and dress and wear their hair just like others. The turbans are worn in various colors to match their kurta or shirt.

The turban, as well as the other articles of faith worn by Sikhs, have an immense spiritual as well as temporal significance. The symbolism of wearing a turban are many from it being regarded as a symbol of sovereignty, dedication, self-respect, courage, and piety, but the reason all practicing Sikhs wear the turban is just one - out of love and obedience to the wishes of the founders of their faith.

In Punjab, Two people would trade their turbans to show love or friendship towards each other.

Kurta Payjama

Kurta-Pajama, consisting of two pieces of garments, is one of the basic clothing of the Punjabi 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 pajama, which is a lightweight drawstring trouser. It is similar to a shirt but with long sleeves and no opening in the front. The kurta is worn by pulling it over the head like a banyan or top vest.

The term ' pajama' derived 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.The Kurta is a kind of loose shirt which is long and straight-cut. The Pyjamas are loose, baggy pants which are tied at the waist. Some men also wear the Kurta with the Lungi or Tehmat, which is a kind of sarong. During winters they can be seen wearing bright colorful sweaters.

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.

Jutti

The traditional dress of Punjabi men includes the traditional shoes called the Jutti.

Jutti is commonly made of leather with a lot of embroideries, in silver and gold threads. These days, you can find Jutti in rubber soles as well. It is a type of handcrafted footwear typically associated with the Punjabis. The juttis have no left-foot or right foot distinction and take the shape of the feet over a period of time. The jutti of a man differs from that worn by women in its design. The one worn by men come with an extended curve at the tip of the foot. Women’s juttis have extensive embellishments and embroidery.

This is also well-known in India and most Punjabi love to wear the Jutti. Apart from Punjabi shoes or jutti, there are many local styles such as Kasoori, Lahori and Peshawari Juttis. Nowadays, Patiala and Amritsar have become the major transfer centers for Indian handcrafted juttis. Many traders supply Punjabi Juttis from these places to India and other parts of the world.

Punjab Traditional Costumes Men's Women's For Marrige.

Punjab Traditional Costumes In These Days:

With the advents of westernized styles into the present society, the style of costumes has been changing their style and designs. Now the costumes are turned as jeans, shorts, funky t-shirts and so many western variety costumes. These styles have been mixing with local traditions.


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