An outfit that most women wear in India is the Salwar Kameez. This is originally a north Indian outfit that is embraced by every community in India.
This outfit transcended socio economic differences.
Women of all ages and status levels wore and still wear these loose fitting long tops and pants that can be made with cotton or silk or any other kind of fabric. They could be printed or plain, embroidered or embellished with beads or sequins.
They are not only worn all over India in pretty much every state, they are worn in other neighboring countries of India in the Indian subcontinent. India is a neighbor to Pakistan, Nepal, Bhutan, Bangladesh, Afghanistan, China, Sri Lanka, and Maldives. This outfit is as common in Pakistan and Bangladesh as it is in India. I think, in Afghanistan men and women wear this. In Afghanistan it is known as the pathan suit. I am not sure if it is worn in Srilanka, Nepal, Bhutan and China.
But in India it is a very common outfit. It is as common as a saree. Salwar Kameez can be bought fully stitched from stores or fabric can be bought and salwar kameez can be stitched with details of our choice. Usually it is accompanied by a chunni or dupatta in a matching or coordinating color in a lighter fabric such as chiffon or georgette.
