Anarkali Salwar Suit

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Indian actress Priyanka Chopra modeling an Anarkali suit.

An anarkali salwar suit is a form of women's dress originating from the Indian subcontinent. The anarkali suit is made up of a long, frock-style top and features a slim fitted bottom. It varies in length and embroidery such as floor-length cuts.

Anarkali suits owe their name to the fictional Anarkali, a courtesan in the court of Mughal emperor Akbar. According to the legend, she was murdered for her illicit relationship with the crown prince Salim, who later become the Emperor Jahangir.[1]

The word anarkali translates to the "delicate bud of the pomegranate flower/tree." This name signifies the qualities of softness, vulnerability, innocence, and beauty associated with the women who wore anarkalis.

Types of Anarkali Suits[]

The following are some of the different types of Anarkali Suits.[2]

  • Floor-Length
  • Pakistani
  • Cape Style
  • Jacket Style
  • Layered
  • Gown Style
  • Churidar

See also[]

References[]

  1. ^ "Legend: Anarkali: myth, mystery and history | DAWN.COM". Archived from the original on 2012-12-14.
  2. ^ https://www.shopkund.co.uk/bloguk/types-of-anarkali-salwar-kameez-that-should-grace-every-womans-wardrobe.html
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