Layering it up- putting on multiple layers of clothing is the simple trick to protect ourselves from the chilly winter air. Shawls, jackets, socks, gloves, and coats become our weapons to brave the days and nights, but who said we can not put on one more layer- style?
Traditional Indian fashion has a vast variety of winter wear, made with locally available fabrics, adorned by ethnic motifs and embroidery, and crafted with love to ensure warmth and appeal that will last for decades.
Treat this blog as your personal stylist for this winter, and take a look at a wardrobe curated for you, offering a snug charm of winter wear that strikes the balance between coziness and beauty.
Popular for the luxuriant Pashmina shawls, the beautiful valley of Kashmir is home to weavers who create comforting woolen and silk jackets, which are traditionally embroidered with classic Aari work- thick threadwork with floral motifs to craft appealing statement wear.
The jackets come in a variety of colors and lengths, with full sleeves and buttoned-up necklines, and have eye-catching floral details all over that can be added to any attire during winter, to experience elevated comfort.
Made with silk that is soft, breathable, and warm, Kaftans are the ultimate loungewear for mild to moderate winter days. Flowing gracefully, Kaftans are often embellished with traditional threadwork such as Aari embroidery, which uses woolen threads on silk fabric, making classic floral details that infuse a feminine beauty to the look, giving you a fashionable fusion of coziness and chicness to enjoy the winter in style.
Who does not love the classic charm of kurtis in everyday wear? But to style a kurti in winter can be a tricky task. Just relax and switch your cotton kurtas with the lovely woolen kurtis from Kashmir. Crafted from soft wool collected by the trained artisans of Kashmir, these kurtis display the charming patterns and embroidery techniques of the valley on their fabric.
With an elegant feel and vivid embroidery on the length, neckline, and sleeves, woolen kurtis are a statement of feminine beauty and an easy way to make your casual style interesting.
A piece of luxury and comfort from the days of the Mughals, Phiran is the simplicity and smartness of Kashmir woven into a cloth. Worn by the common people of Kashmir as the uppermost layer during chilly weather, Phirans is the Indian version of an overcoat, but a thousand times more exquisite.
Comfortably tailored with soft and snug wool, Phirans can serve as statement wear or a part of a winter ensemble. The fabric is often embellished with classic embroidery work using vivid threads and ethnic motifs, that lend Phirans a timeless stylishness.
Ponchos are a universally loved element in winter clothing, originating from Southern America and Mexico while Capes have been taken from medieval European wardrobe, both known for their untailored length and a familiar snuggle.
The free-flowingness of ponchos and capes make them the perfect accessory and a comfy last layer to any winter attire. Made in India, these American and European winter wear are often embellished with traditional embroidery, making them a fusion of chic and classic appeal.
These are only a few examples of Indian clothing for winters, in which you find ease and exquisiteness at once. For lovers of a luxurious appeal and elevated charm in their wardrobe for all seasons, Indian winter wear is the perfect choice, inspired by the tastes of royals, who relied on these clothes to give them effortless opulence.
Explore Exotic India’s tailored collection of classic winter wear and get your hands on royal-approved winter clothing, to enjoy the chills in style!
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