Mens Kurta
A kurta is a comfortable garment worn with a set of pajamas available in a variety of cuts and colors. It can be worn as a formal or informal depending on the design. Men’s kurta is an Indian traditional wear which was worn by the great moghuls. They were embroidered kurtas with real gold and silver threads which weighed between 5 and 10 kilos. As time and fashion changed, modifications were made according to the comfort and affordability of the people. Now it has become more of an informal relaxing wear.
Kurtas are worn both in the summer and the winter. The most commonly worn kurta by men are the handloom kurta with the Chinese collar which is either plain woven or woven with different colors. The material worn during the summer is crisp light cottons, while the winter material would be heavy and thick. As for the handloom kurta are worn by men both during the summer and the winter.
The most common style in the men’s kurta is the straight cut with side pockets. There are kurtas of Rajasthan and Gujarat, with its traditional block printing, rich embroidery and glitter mirror work. The cotton kurtas are usually the chikan hand embroidery of Lucknow which is very popular for its rich traditional look. The winter kurtas are mostly in silk, satin and other fabric.
A three piece kurta, churidar with a long coat can be worn as an Indian party wear suit for men. It either comes with or without embroidery. A traditional kurta consists of a rectangular fabric with a few gusset inserts. The cut is usually simple although sometimes it is decorative. The sleeves of the kurta are normally long and fall straight to the wrist. Usually the kurta opens in the front. The front opening often has a hemmed slit, and is often centered on the chest, or positioned off centre. A traditional kurta does not have a collar. The modern ones have the stand-up collars seen on the sherwanis and the Nehru jackets. Many light summer kurtas feature chikan embroidery around the hems and front opening which is very subtle.
Some kurtas are typically fastened with tasseled ties, cloth balls and loops, or buttons. Ready made kurtas avoid the use of horn buttons frequently made from cow or buffalo hooves or horns. The buttons are usually wood or plastic. Some kurtas that are worn on formal occasions feature decorative metal buttons with jewels, enameling and other traditional jeweler’s techniques. With all these features it is surely understandable that men will continue to enjoy wearing the kurta.
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