An Introduction to Kurta Pyjama for Men

Everything you need to know about the kurta pyjama for men and its many variations.

The kurta pyjama is the first image that comes to mind when thinking of a typical Indian man in indigenous ethnic wear. While the this is worn in many regions of Asia namely India, Pakistan, Bangladesh, Sri Lanka and Nepal, this garment has gained a reputation of being an Indian ethnic garment. There have been no widespread debates as to where the ethnic garment has originated from as there is no historical evidence to trace this garment back to its roots. By definition the kurta is loose flowing cotton tunic that reaches down to the knees while pyjama is the drawstring trousers the kurta is worn with. There are many variations of the kurta pyjama and there are different ways to style these ensembles, read further to know more.

Casual Kurta Pyjama

The casual kurta pyjama is one of the most commonly worn ethnic ensembles in India. The easy to wear cotton garments are worn by men on an everyday basis. These garments are worn by men while lounging around the house, on casual outings outside the house and even during dates with friend. The casual kurta pyjama pertains to an all white kurta pyjama ensemble and this ensemble is also worn during religious rituals and prayers. The white kurta is also worn during funerals. There are also modern contemporary variations of the in which the kurta is often printed, comes in checks and stripes or in vibrant single colors.

Festive Wear Kurta Pyjama

The festive wear kurta pyjama is mostly like the casual kurta except for the fact that the kurta comes in vibrant colors and high sheen fabrics like silk. The pyjama in most cases is white and stitched from cotton however the silhouette may vary and many younger men prefer the churidar silhouette. The festive wear is often embroidered with floral and foliage designs and could also feature ornate collars and sleeves. In some cases the kurta may be comparatively shorter and the pyjama may be replaced by jeans or straight legged trousers however this trend is more prevalent amongst a younger group of men. These kurtas are worn on various religious and social events such as Diwali, Holi, Eid, Independence Day and many male attendees at an Indian wedding may prefer this garment.

Wedding Wear Kurta Pyjama

The wedding kurta pyjama for Indian grooms is an exquisite garment that may have more traditional elements in comparison to the casual wear kurta. Since different parts of India have different traditional variations of the garment, most grooms prefer to wear and ensemble that reflect their culture and ethnicity. For example in Bengal the Punjabi Pyjama which a local variation of the ethnic essemble is preferred by Bengali grooms. While this is a norm, many grooms may prefer highly embellished and embroidered kurta pyjama ensembles created by India’s best designers for their wedding day. These high fashion ensembles are valued according to the fine detail embellishments and embroidery.

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