Patiala Suits A Never Ending Fashion

 The Patiala suit is one of the oldest and most popular ethnic wears from Punjab.It  is believed that the persians and turks were the ones who first wore loose trousers which we call today as salwars. It is a traditional and cultural dress of  Patiala city located in Punjab.it is also known as Punjabi suit.It was mughals who brought these types of designs in india.It is a combination of  both Indian and persian style.These dresses are not only traditional outfits but have a cool comfort quotient that makes them high in demand, especially in hot and humid climates.It is the most elegant Indian dress to be worn in occassional  as well as any royal event.It is suitable dress for both casual or party.It enhances the beauty of women.Women look quite attractive in this dress. This type of dress is suitable for wearing by any body sizes.This dress is made using distinctive bright color cords, embroidery and patterns.The top half also known as the kameez (kurta or kurti), comes plain or in an abundance of cuts with different types of neck styles like V-shaped,Chinese collared,high-necked,frock and Anarkali styles with zari embroidery,lace,mirror work or any other works. The beauty of these dresses lies in the distinctive look of the pants, which are made of several ample pleats that are gathered together at the ankles. Patiala bottoms are made with a belt that is made from the same material which is operated by a long channel to tighten the waist fitting on the top. Dupattas are of  2.5 metre in length which are embroidered or printed in bright colours. There is not any rule set for fabrics.Various fabrics are being used to make these designer salwar suits including: cotton, chanderi, georgette,chiffon,silk,crepe,net and many more.However, we need to keep in mind that using materials that possess their own fall are essential when getting a Patiala salwar ready.  In the  beginning patiala suits were traditionally a symbol of royalty and elegance in the northern states of India like Punjab,Delhi,Gujarat and was noticed that only some special group of people carried themselves in this attire.However, the fusion fashion has opened the doors for every  individuals to wear this fashionable outfit.These dresses have become extremely trendy and have therefore become popular not just in Punjab but across India as well as other countries like Pakistan,Canada,United Kingdom,United States of America,France.The credit for the popularization of this dress goes to Bollywood movies like Jab We Met,Bunty aur Babli,Band Baja Baarat,Patiala House,Namastey London,2 states and many more wherein stylish and colorful Patiala suits were prominently featured. Bollywood divas like Rani Mukherjee and Kareena Kapoor have revived the age old trend and made it a modern style.Women across the planet thus flaunted off their desi avatar in style.  This Indian dress is now very easily available online.One can get this dress after spending a few minutes on any Indian online retail store. Nikvik is one of the best Indian online shops to but it. This store is established with a purpose to ensure the latest variety of Indian clothing included Patiala suits to people living in abroad at very economical prices.The interested people  can shop this dress by browsing the official website that is Nikvik.com.

How to dress up in Holi?

The festival of colors is very near,bringing with it new form of joy and happiness in our lives. Holi, also known as the ‘Festival of Colours’ or ‘Festival of sharing love’.This festival signifies the victory of right over wrong,the arrival of spring season,end of winter season,play and enjoy,forget and forgive,repairing of broken relationships,thangiving for good harvest.on this day people forget their enmity and become friends.On this day everyone look colorful.It is mainly celebrated in India,Nepal and some other regions of the world where the population of Hindus or Indian origin are significant in numbers.But nowadays it has been spread to some parts of south Asia,Europe and North America  marked as a celebration of love and colours.It lasts for two days starting on the purnima (full moon day) which falls somewhere between the end of February and the middle of March.The first day is known as Holika Dahan or Chhoti Holi and the second day as Rangwali Holi.The reason for its huge popularity is its uniqueness.This year it is taking place on Monday 13th March, as it is celebrated the day after the full moon in March each year. The most  important question comes in to our mind what to wear on this occasion so that  we look different in the crowd.

1. Choose the right fabric – We should choose the type of fabric which are cozy to wear. It should not stick to your body.Avoid transparent clothes.Cotton,silk and georgette would be most suitable fabric for this occasion.  
2. Choose the right colour – Although white is the most preferable color for this occasion but you can try light shades of pink,peach,gold,yellow also.
3. Sari – Saris in white or light shades of pink,yellow,peach,gold are the most suiatable for this occassion.Try to avoid transparent sari so that when it will wet not look vulgar.Choose the light weight saree with not so much embroidery and other works done on it.
4. Suits – Palazzo,straight cut and anarkali suits are the most suitable dresses for this occassion.Try to avoid transparent palazzo,straight cut and anarkali suits.Don’t forget to carry dupatta with it.
5. Kurti – You can wear long kurtis in white or light shades of pink,yellow,peach,gold with leggings or short kurtis or tops with jeans.                 
6. Kaftans – You can also try digitally printed kaftans which are very comfortable and easy to carry also
7. Jewllery – You should avoid to wear heavy and precious jewellery because they can be lost or slipped off in the holi madness.You can put bindi and earrings that is enough for this occasion.
8. Makeup – On this occassion avoid any types of makeups just be natural.
9. Skin – To prevent your skin from any types of toxic effects of colors,apply your skin with olive or coconut oil.Cover your lips with a thick coat of Vaseline or any other lip guards.Protect your nails from permanent colours by applying thick coatings of nail polishes.If you have long nails then you can also use it underside of the nails also.
10. Hair – To prevent your hair from any toxic effects of  colors,apply olive or castor oil over it.

konrad sarees,lovely borders

Konrad sarees is also known as temple sarees or mubbhgam sarees. Konrad sarees belong to the state of Tamil Nadu, India and has earned fame due to the traditional affluence and the usage of excellent fabrics. These sarees have borders embellished with varied designs. Konrad sarees main attraction is their border which is exclusively designed wide and with exclusive designs of motifs of natural elements and animals with a royal touch. The borders range from 10-14cm wide and are woven in plain color with narrow bands of supplementary warp patterning. This itself is quite popularly known as kampi or pettu and is generally positioned within 3 centimeters of each border edge. The weavers add the wedding appeal by designing them with motifs like peacocks, elephants denoting water, fertility and fecundity. The colour options range from earthen hues of browns, greys and off-white colors to vibrant shades. With a distinct identity of its own the Konrad saree has secured a strong place in bridal ensembles. These sarees are widely famous for their extensive use in marriages and other occasions in south India. Konrad saree consists of checks or striped patterns, whereas the end piece of the saree has wide zari stripes or intricate gold thread embroidery work. In recent times some designer versions of this traditional saree have done away with the zari at the end piece and have instead focused delicate patterns of gold thread work along the entire length of the saree including the kampi, in order to give a more elaborate appearance to the saree.

The Konrad saree of South India is majorly woven in eastern Tamil Nadu, in Kanchipuram, Salem, Arni Madras, Kumbakonam and Thanjavore. Although, Arni was considered to be one of the major centres for these sarees in the 19th century, but in present times, Kanchipuram is quietly regarded as the most crucial Tamil-silk weaving centres. The Kumakonam and Thanjavore areas of South India do create heavy to medium weight Konrad silks that is quite similar in style as well as technique to Kanchipuramï; however the endpiece warps are quietly attached in a different manner. One of the more traditional variations of the Konrad sarees is the so-called temple sarees. The Konrad saree is a figured silk, but its distinctive appearance sets it apart from the others. The Konrad saree of south India has been occupying the position of one of the traditional sarees because of its exclusive designs and weaving technique. The exclusive representation of natural elements gets an extra charm in the hands of the weavers. The sarees are available in soothing and traditional colors. The exclusively designed borders of Konrad sarees make them stand apart among the other sarees.

We all know that western dresses are covered all the market but konrad sarees still have the huge market in the current industry, passion are increasing to have konrad saree, women loves to wear konrad saree during wedding or any occasion. It will be great choice if you buy konrad saree for your wardrobe.