Kurta pajama – Know about the features and types

Kurta pajama is ethnic wear for men. Like suits are for the ladies, kurta pajamas are for the men. A very comfortable piece of clothing, kurta pajama is a traditional wear outfit. It is basically an attire where the upper part of the body is covered with a knee-length kind of shirt and the lower is a pajama. The pajama is not like the ones which are paired in night suits but a little bit tight fitted lower, matching or contrasting the colours of the kurta. It is an outfit famous in every corner of the world as ethnic wear for men. For occasions like that of a wedding, or a Jagran, or any such traditional occasion, men prefer to wear a kurta pajama rather than any western clothing item. The kurta can also be lowered with churidar, dhoti, jeans, trousers, etc. The feel stills remains that of a traditional outfit.

There are many factors which lead to kurta pajama being the most prefered outfit of all ethnic wear for men. One of the most important factors of which is the comfort level. The loose fitting and the fabrics used to make a kurta pajama are so comfortable that it becomes the go-to option for males for any ethnic occasion. The comforting factor also makes it easier for men to do hospitality of the guests, as they are required to in case it is his family who is the host of the occasion. It basically fulfils two objectives at the same time- the look of the outfit is charming and graceful, as needed from ethnic wear, and the comfort level provided is also high. Hence, working as a perfect choice for traditional wear. This outfit works its charm even in a semi-formal occasion without any extra efforts. A kurta pajama outfit can range from a simple looking one, with a plain and simple coloured kurta, or can be tailored with embroidery and work can be done over it to make it look like a designer one. The scale of work needed over the cloth depends upon the occasion it is being made for and also the wants of the customer. Few of the fabrics used to make a kurta are- cotton, silk, khadi, brocade, etc. The fabric varies according to the weather conditions and the type of occasion. The heaviest looking and rich look work is done through the use of stones, crystals, resham, sequins, zari, etc. Apart from the work on the kurta, the pattern can also be varied using different styles of cuts and necklines. No restrictions for the use of kurta pajama are there. It can be worn as a nightwear. When the kurta is worn with trousers, jeans or chinos, the look becomes an indo western one. Also, the length of the kurta is then decreased so as to make the outfit look more dashing and smart. Overall, kurta pajama is the most basic, elegant and decent looking ethnic wear.