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The Patiala, also known as Punjabi Salwar is a part of the three-piece outfit called the Salwar Kameez. This Patiala Salwar is worn by women of every age and has been particularly associated with Punjab.
With its roots etched in the city of Patiala, the Patiala Salwar gets its name from its place of origin. Also known as the Pattian walee salwar (pronounced: shalwar) the Patiala was a royal dress for the kings of Punjab. It is believed that one of the kings of Punjab was very popular among the women of Punjab. His outfit comprised a baggy, pleated trouser. The salwar is generally teamed with a Kurti or Kameez, and is marked by the multiple pleats on it. The most significant factor of the Patiala as the king’s attire, was its comfort, more than the majesty of the outfit.
Another story behind the Patiala Salwar tells how only the Maharani or queen of Punjab could get them stitched. She had two personal tailors, Santak Singh and Pritam Singh, who stitched every Patiala as per the commands of the Maharani. The patialas became so popular at a point of time that they replaced the ghagra, a trend seen taking over in the 1960s,
Modern day Patiala Salwar is decorated with new designs and styles that make them modern, yet retain their traditional charm. Due to the growing popularity of the Patiala Salwar, the outfit has evolved to be designed with contemporary prints, motifs, embellishments and embroideries. Besides, the Patiala Salwar is also worn with long tops nowadays. From being stitched in regular designs. Online with the Patiala Salwar is now customized as per the preferences of wearer, for instance, the number of pleats on the Patiala Salwar can be kept minimal or multiplied as per the body type of the wearer.
A Patiala is a staple piece of clothing in every woman’s wardrobe in Punjab as as Indian traditional outfit. What makes the Patiala Salwar popular apart from its comfort factor, is the different look that the Patiala Salwar gives off with the fabric it is stitched in, for instance. The Patiala Salwar can thus be worn as casual attire, as party wear or as ceremonial attire as well.
