Saturday 24 November 2012

Asian Bridal Wear

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Asian Bridal Wear Biography
So you're getting married! Congratulations! Now that the excitement has settled down and you can finally begin thinking clearly again, it's time to start looking for that perfect dress whether it's store bought or custom made . Since you're interested in an Asian-themed wedding  the next step is to decide which type of Asian-inspired dress you want to show off down the aisle. 

Asia is culturally, religiously and traditionally diverse and these factors play a huge part in the wedding ceremony as it is important to know the crucial pieces to look for and how to proceed during the ceremony. Western Asia (The Middle East) bridal traditions differ greatly from that of South East (Indonesia, Thailand) and North Asia (China, Japan, Korea) so You can learn about how each area dresses up for a wedding.

Weddings performed during and immediately following the Middle Ages were often more than just a union between two people. They could be a union between two families, two businesses or even two countries. Many weddings were more a matter of politics than love, particularly among the nobility and the higher social classes. Brides were therefore expected to dress in a manner that cast their families in the most favorable light and befitted their social status, for they were not representing only themselves during the ceremony. Brides from wealthy families often wore rich colors and exclusive fabrics. It was common to see them wearing bold colors and layers of furs, velvet and silk. Brides dressed in the height of current fashion, with the richest materials money could buy. The poorest of brides wore their best church dress on their wedding day. The amount and the price of material a wedding dress contained was a reflection of the bride's social standing and indicated the extent of the family's wealth to wedding guests.

The first documented instance of a princess who wore a white wedding gown for a royal wedding ceremony is that of Philippa of England, who wore a tunic with a cloak in white silk bordered with grey squirrel and ermine) in 1406.; Mary, Queen of Scots, wore a white wedding gown in 1559 when she married her first husband, Francis Dauphin of France because it was her favorite color, although white was then the color of mourning for French Queens.

This was not a widespread trend, however: prior to the Victorian era, a bride was married in any color, black being especially popular in Scandinavia.

White became a popular option in 1840, after the marriage of Queen Victoria to Albert of Saxe-Coburg, where Victoria wore a white gown to incorporate some lace she prized. The official wedding portrait photograph was widely published, and many brides opted for white in accordance with the Queen's choice.

Even after that, for a period, wedding dresses were adapted to the styles of the day. For example, in the 1920s, they were typically short in the front with a longer train in the back and were worn with cloche-style wedding veils. This tendency to follow current fashions continued until the late 1960s, when it became popular to revert to long, full-skirted designs reminiscent of the Victorian era.

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Pakistani New Bridal Dresses

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Pakistani New Bridal Dresses Biography
Ruksati is the ceremony to bid farewell to the bride before her departure to the groom's house. She says goodbye to her parents, close friends and family. The Quran is held over her head as a blessing. It’s a pretty touching moment. Although this practice is un-Islamic but a lot of Pakistani families have come to adopt it.

Several traditional games are played at groom’s house. A tray full of a mixture of water and milk is placed before the couple and a ring is thrown into the mixture and husband and wife are asked to find the ring. The one who finds the ring is considered winner and dominant partner in the relationship. The couple is asked to untie the “ganas” (thick strings) that were tied on their writs before wedding. The one who unties it first is considered the dominant partner in the relationship. Bride eats kheer (sweet, pudding-type desert) out of the groom’s hand. This customs are designed to make the couple more intimate before the physical relationship. Groom washes the feet of the bride in a basin of water that is sprinkled into the four corners of the house. It’s believed that this brings wealth, prosperity and luck into the home.

Chauthi is the custom of bringing the bride back to her parents' home the next day, or on the fourth day after the wedding (depending on family tradition). Usually bride's brothers perform the Chauthi and goes to fetch their sister home.

Walima is ceremony to announce the wedding to community and friends. It’s a grand reception hosted by the groom's parents. Relatives, friends and community people are invited to the reception and wedding is celebrated with great fun and festival.

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Pakistani And Indian Bridal Dresses

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Pakistani And Indian Bridal Dresses Biography
Zardozi is very traditional Indian embroidery but still its importance is not lessen in the fashion world. Zardozi - Threads of creativity - an Intricate hand embroidery using gold, silver or multi - colored wire on a variety of fabrics. This embroidery is mostly use in gagra, pakistani bridal lengha, Indian bridal dresses.

India, rich in art and culture, has finest collection of traditional wear incorporated with marvelous embroidery. Most of the traditional wear comes with the work of gold and silver thread known as Zari. Whether it’s a bridal dress or a dress for little angels, the dress such as lehenga choli incorporates heavy work all over using beads, kundan, zari, thread and sequins.

Zari is gold and zardozi embroidery is the work with gold thread, the sheer magic of creative design and agile fingers. Zardosi lehenga is among the most demanded outfit during any special occasion due to its heavily encrusted gold work which gives an exotic look to its wearer.

The lehenga, embedded with Zardozi embroidery and envisaging the ensemble of lustrous metallic wire makes it the dress of your fantasies. The Zardozi work was traditionally the silver wire coated/plated with beads, stones, gold and silk threads.

The term Pakistani clothing refers to the ethnic clothing that is typically worn by individuals in the country of Pakistan and by the People of Pakistani descent. Pakistani clothes express the Culture of Pakistan, the Demographics of Pakistan and regional Cultures which include Punjabi culture, Sindhi culture, Balochi culture, Pashtun culture and Kashmiri culture. Dresses in each regional culture reflect weather conditions, way of living and distinctive style which gives it a unique identity among all cultures.

Pakistani dressing has similarities with Indian dressing because of pre-partition culture which was shared by these nations for thousand years but the religious factor was always there which makes a difference. With the passage of time Pakistanis are adapting modern dresses and cultural clothing, especially in big countries .

Zardosi lehenga is the traditional wear of Indian women since mughal time. Popular among royal people of olden days, Zardosi lehenga come in many different styles. The Zardosi lehenga made up of a comfortable fabric, can be worn on festivals or other celebrations. Zardosi lehangas are glamorous and elaborate. Rich fabrics such as silk, organza, jamewars and brocades have been used lavishly in this coll by the timeless traditional motifs and contemporary patterns. The colours are bright in hues of reds, oranges, maroons, and golds. Exceptionally feminine, Zardosi lehangas are available in various sizes and are often custom made to suit individual needs. A Zardosi lehanga is said to be the best bridal wear in day and evening time.

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Pakistani Bridal Designer

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Pakistani Bridal Designer Biography
Today the Design director, together with her creativity and acute work ethics makes an outstanding combination to head the fashion house. Strictly professional and exceptionally she is taking Karma to places Pakistani designers have seldom seen. Her vision for Karma exceeds territorial boundaries and goes beyond simply dressing up women.

Pakistani fashion brand CrossRoads was initially known for its wide and trendy range of sweaters but now it’s a brand providing a whole range of casual western clothing for both men and women, keeping its steps in alignment with the fast, ever evolving international trends.

The most zestful fashion label CrossRoads has launched their latest summer collection for both men and women.

The latest Summer Collection 2012 by CrossRoads is something what girlies and boys look for their college and get together.

The new variety contains jeans, skirts and t-shirts in quite eye popping tones like orange, red and lavender for girls and funky jeans and t-shirts for boys. The prices of latest CrossRoads Summer Collection 2012 are also very affordable.

Marriage (Urdu: شادی‎), in Pakistan is a legal union between a man and a woman. Culturally, it is not only a link between the husband and wife, but also an alliance between their respective families. Because about 97% of Pakistan's population is Muslim the Islamic law is usually observed. 

Polygyny, the act of one man having multiple wives, is permitted under Pakistani civil law under the Marriage Act of 1965, (the Pakistani Family Act) up to a total of four wives, with the stipulation that the first wife gives attested written permission. However, it is now less common, especially in urban areas. However, polyandry, the act of one woman having multiple husbands, and group marriages, known these days as polyamory (meaning multiple husbands and wives partners), are not permitted.

Arranged marriages have been an integral part of Pakistani society for years and are still prevalent. Marriages are often arranged within the family or within the same community or ethnicity. Social and educational status are very important in arranged matrimonial alliances. However nowadays, love marriages are slowly becoming more common and acceptable in Pakistan. Arranged matches are made after taking into account factors such as the wealth and social standing of their families. A marriage can also be made within the extended family such as between cousins.

There are two types of arranged marriages in Pakistan. Under semi-arranged marriages, the couple makes the final decision. In a completely arranged marriage, with no compromises made by the potential bride and groom, the parents’ decision is final. Dating is frowned upon in Pakistani society and it’s still not acceptable. However, a new generation of Pakistani adolescents have taken on Western practices of courtship. Dating has become a new phenomenon but it happens “behind the scenes” where it’s hushed in order to protect the family honor. The most liberal and educated of Pakistan undergo semi-arranged marriages in the urban parts of the country, and fully arranged marriages are seen mostly in rural areas which hold the least educated people.

 
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