Kundan is an absolute masterpiece, that originated at the royal courts of Rajasthan, India. Who says you cannot feel like a Royal even when you aren’t blue blood? That’s right! No embroidery is better than Kundan embroidery if you want your outfit to outshine and look dazzling. Originated in Rajasthan, it is an embroidery work where Kundan, a traditional gemstone, is used to decorate outfits on motifs and borders. The word “Kundan” means highly refined gold and is used as jewellery , on footwear, on bags, even on cutleries.
Kundan forms as an essential part of embellishment in many saree and blouses and salwar kameez designs . They add royalty to your attire. It definitely gives grandeur to your salwar kameez. So Kundan salwar kameez are for wedding, festivities and important occasions. Kundan work or design looks great in so many different fabrics especially on Georgette and Net . As there fabric is thin , the luscious thick Kundan stone designs will standout in the thin fabric making your attire look luxurious. Kundan definitely makes it a heavy weight work so that is one of the reasons the base fabric is chosen to be in light yet strong material. Nevertheless , Kundan work does look good silk materials too mainly used for neckline , sleeves, borders of the kameez and borders of Dupattas.
A Kundan work anarkali defines grandeur and festive. Abaya style Kundan work anarkali will look ethereal on every women. Adding grace and charm to your Kundan anarkali will when Kundan is co ordinated with other embroideries like resham, moti work and gota works. These works will add dramatic canvas to your kundan anarkali salwar kameez. Wear them with gold jewelleries and heavy make up to look flattering.
Kundan Sharara or Gharara suits
If you don’t want to look too dolled up in the pre-wedding parties, georgette sharara or gharara suit is a perfect outfit for you. Where the colours of the suit imparts an overall subtleness, the embroidery in cut dana, moti, sequins, gotta patch zardosi, zari and kundan work adds glam to the look, wear the sharara or gharara pant with thin gota borders and a net dupatta which will give the dramatic finish to your look.
Let’s not forget the rich silk materials in which a kundan salwar kameez will work wonders. When it comes to Indian evening wear, women have a plethora of options to choose from. Amongst the most under-rated garments is the silk salwar kameez, currently enjoying a surge in popularity amongst celebrities and in television shows. There are rich kundan works that can be added to a kundan work salwar kameez that will look spectacular on every shape and size of women. Raw silk, crepe silk, cotton silk are some of the materials Kundan work will look best. Choose a salwar kameez that has contrasting base shade and Kundan stone shades. For example, a grey or green raw silk salwar kameez with ruby red kundan work or a red, black silk cotton salwar kameez with gold uncut Kundan stone works can be worn as semi formal attires. Pair them up with beautiful designer pearl necklace with kundan pendants and Kundan pearl earrings. Another beautiful material kundan work looks ethereal on is Velvet material. It is a heavy material and to carry that with work like kundan stones ; speaks Royalty in volume.
Kundan work Patiala or Punjabi Suits
Patiala salwar suits are mostly woven out with rather soft materials which are breathable and make you feel lights and relaxed. But if you want to wear Patiala or Punjabi suits for weddings and festivities then Kundan work Patiala or Punjabi salwar suits are your must have in your wardrobe. Dark shades Patiala or Punjabi suits with heavy kundan jewellery neck designs and kameez and sleeve borders with light shades net dupatta with small kundan motifs will have people ogling at you at festivities and parties. A jutti with Kundan work and customised kundan name clutch will be the cherry on top.
If you think Kundan work can be found in ready made salwar kameez then you are wrong . There are plethora of Kundan work unstitched salwar materials. As you can have versatility in what you wear . You can stitch whichever design of salwar kameez you prefer with Kundan work unstitched materials . They come in designs like Gota Kundan work, kundan work with buttar and borders and contrasting bandhini Dupattas with kundan and gota borders. One can also find Bandhini or Banarasi or Kota Doria with kundan work , that you can stitch into an A line or Straight cut, any type of salwar kameez you prefer.
Kundan work Kids Salwar kameez
Ethnic girls dresses include lehenga, saree, salwar suit and what not, but one of the most comfortable and desirable ethnic clothing is salwar kameez. And who said Kundan salwar kameez can be carried only by adults. Kundan kids salwar kameez is a classic indian attire for little girls. Kundan and Gota Patti are graceful embroidery works that your little girl can flaunt effortlessly anywhere she wants to. Punjabi suits with peplum tops, or short kurti and a dupatta in light weight materials. And minimal accessories with Juttis is the right choice for girls. Get your daughter her personal salwar kameez and add the elegance to her look.
Bollywood film industry especially the television industry took Kundan sarees and Salwar kameez to higher level India and worldwide , the many festive and special occasion scenes has never gone without main characters adorned Kundan salwar kameez, sarees and jewels. Kundan work salwar kameez are perfect for night parties because of the exquisite colour stones splattered on the fabric and lavish kundan Latkans that are adorned on the blouses, Dupattas or jackets of anarkali or on kids wear adds that splash notorious royalty to every salwar suits , mix kundan work with other embroidery works and they give spell binding look.
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