Though saree was and still is
the traditional garment of Indian women, another stage reached in the
history of Indian costumes with the invasions of the Mughals in the 16th
century. The Mughal had a great impact on Indian society. Their dress
pattern was one of the richest art forms. Persian fashions in clothing
entered India. Sharara is traditionally a muslim garment. Sharara came
into existence during Mughal period and is popular since then.
What is a sharara?
Sharara is a wide legs pants-fitted till the knee, with a big flare
from the knee onwards which looks like full skirt with draw string
waist. Sharara is usually worn with a matching long Chunnri and cholis
and it is also called sharara cholis which are usually heavily
embellished. Another definition of choli sharara is a kind of loose,
trailing pajama worn by women. In short, a sharara is a loose flowing
gown divided in between. Like lehenga or ghagra, shararas are worn with
choli and dupattas.
Fabric in Sharara
- Silk
- Georgette
- Crepe
- Net
- Satin
- Brocade
- chiffon
Design
In the modern world of fashion, designer Indian sharara is essentially
a wedding dress for the ladies. Girls accompanying the bride throughout
her wedding need something special too. Sharara cholis are just right
for them. There are choli sharara for party wear, sharara cholis for
formal occasions, wedding parties in traditional colours and much more.
Some popular designs of shararas are rich Zardosi Sharara Choli, Resham
Work Choli Sharara, Mirror Work Choli Sharara and many more.
