Anarkali Salwar 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.

Indian actress Priyanka Chopra modeling an Anarkali suit.

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
  • Palazzo
  • 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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