Bridal Ethnic Wear

A bride's trousseau is more than often made up of ethnic wear. It is very rare to find western clothes, though exceptions are always there. Bridal ethnic wear constitutes of saris, lehengas and suits. All of them come in a large variety which is rather difficult to choose from.

Saris are an essential part of the Bridal Ethnic Wear. Saris can be found in different colors, types, materials, embroideries, etc. Silk Saris or Kanjivarams are a popular choice and are found in every girl's wardrobe. Saris can also be found depending on the season or genre like contemporary, traditional or designer. Lehengas are a part of the Bridal Ethnic Wear. They come in different forms like shararas, lanchas and ghagra-chunnis. The lehengas can be embroidered or printed. They can also be found in different materials and colors. Shararas are famous in the Muslim community whereas the lanchas are with the Punjabis. However, nowadays every bride has one or the other type of lehenga as the Bridal Ethnic Wear. Salwar kameez is also a part of ethnic wear. These can also be found in every color and style that is desired.

Each community has its own Bridal wear style. The Maharastrians wear a Paithani sari and the Kashmiri brides wear tight trousers with heavy kurtas. South Indian brides dress up in heavy Kanjivaram sarees. Punjabi brides wear either sarees or lehangas but a phulkari work shawl is a must. The Bengalis often opt for Benarasi silk.

Nowadays, modern forms of Bridal Ethnic Wear have evolved. Saris can be double in the length, as the double drape sarees, or ready to wear. One can find divided lehengas or lehengas with parallels or churidars along with a skirt. All types of experimentations are also done with the salwar kameezes and the results are beautiful dresses.